Everyone knows that the best writing comes from having a quiet place, free from distractions. But the real world tends to get in the way, and in addition to dealing with all of the toolbars, buttons, formatting palettes, and other bells and whistles that come with your word processing application, there's also the everyday hum of life around you to deal with. Thankfully, ZenWriter has managed to deliver your own personal writing space, self-contained in software!

ZenWriter is a text editor that removes all distracting elements, presenting you with a full-screen interface for writing with an abundance of tranquility and sparse formatting options. Nothing but nothing to get in the way of your thoughts and creativity. To complete the effect of working in your own calm space, ZenWriter lets you select soothing background images, music, and typing sounds, all designed to help you relax and open your creative mind.

And just because ZenWriter is laid back doesn't mean it's a slacker when it comes to organizing your work. You'll find that using ZenWriter leads to notes that are well-organized and easily discoverable, leading to more productive writing sessions and actual work product that you can be proud of.