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Hi /r/MacApps!

My name is Guan and I’m the developer of WriteMapper. It helps anyone with writing deadlines get from idea to final draft in no time, by turning mind maps into written content. You can shape and structure your work using a mind map, before exporting to various text formats including Markdown, HTML and Microsoft Word.

Here’s a highlight of some of WriteMapper’s best features so far:

• Visually comprehensive
• Brainstorm-ready to overcome writer’s block
• Distraction-free editor for each node’s contents
• Compatible file exports (MD, HTML, DOCX, RTF, TXT)
• Emoji support
• Beautifully-designed night mode

I’d love to hear from your experience; I’m looking for any feedback on the app and how it may be improved, so I’d be very excited if you gave it a try and tell me what you think!

Check out WriteMapper. It fits a lot of the needs you described. The basic idea is that you start by organizing your ideas visually, and then you click on each "node" and start writing the text.

It's not meant to be the only app you use to write, however. It's meant to primarily be used for organizing and reorganizing your writing, so the workflow is optimized for importing and exporting your text from other apps.

A typical workflow for me using Writemapper would be to use Bear to jot down ideas and keep simple to-do lists. Then, I start a Writemapper file and brainstorm the structure of the ideas, either starting from scratch or importing a markdown file from Bear. Then, after working on it in Writemapper, I export it back to markdown and add it back to Bear or another app to finish it there.

I'm using Writemapper to write a self-help book for younger second-generation immigrants; focus is more about avoiding pitfalls due to tiger moms/dads, professional mentorship, and eventually how to become better parents.

My other writing project is a series of fantasy stories based on jellybeans that I hope to publish alongside a related blockchain project before I graduate.

It's absolutely optional to upgrade to v3, and v2 will continue to be operational, fully functional and available for download from the website, here.

I don't see a new email with this issue yet, but no worries, please PM or email me (hello at writemapper dot com) with your v2 license code or email address, and I'll get this fixed for you!

Fyi, the issue is most likely due to needing to reset your license code, and you can find more details here.

You absolutely can take the license code with you if you change macs (or even to Windows, for that matter), and reuse the same license code on your new computer.

More details are at the FAQ section of the store page on the website, as well as this support article.

I hope that helps! :)

On V2, icloud isn’t directly baked into the app, but your work saved as regular files on your system, so you can use any file syncing service to sync files. More details here.

WriteMapper isn’t quite a note-taking app like Bear is, but if your use case is primarily writing (longer-form) stuff, then maybe give it a try for a while and see how it works for you :)

In reply to your PM:

Yes - you can perform the mind map > text document export in reverse as well! This means you can use WriteMapper to re-structure existing pieces of work too.

To do this, from the intro screen, select the “Open” button, then “Import”, and choose the text document file you wish to import. WriteMapper will then parse the document’s contents and group it by its headings, and turning it into a mind map.

Currently, the app can import from Markdown, HTML, DOCX and OPML file formats. More info on this may be found in part 3 of theUser Guide on our website.

The mind map files (.writemap format), called WriteMaps (☞ﾟヮﾟ)☞, are saved to your device’s filesystem just like any regular file is. So you can use your preferred cloud sync solution to sync these files and access them from any platform WriteMapper is available on. More info at this support articlethis support article on the website. Hope this helps!

Hi /r/Windows,

I’ve just released a Windows 10 redesign for my app WriteMapper, which helps helps anyone with writing deadlines get from idea to final draft in no time. You can shape and structure your writing using a mind map, before exporting to various text formats including Markdown, HTML and Microsoft Word. Here’s just a handful of its best features so far:

• Import existing text documents and auto-convert to mind map
• Automatic saving, file versioning & backups
• Compatible file exports (MD, HTML, OPML, DOCX, RTF, TXT)
• Full surface pen / touchscreen support
• Beautifully-designed dark mode

Personally, I want to also say that Microsoft’s effort in encouraging productivity through their work on Inclusive Design actually speaks very closely to my heart. Satya Nadella’s new mission statement for Microsoft is: Empower every person and every organization on the planet to do more. That intent is kind of why I started to work on this app to begin with.

A productivity app, WriteMapper helps its customers reduce the time spent on getting work done, so they have time for other things, be it reinvesting it to make the work even better, or spending time with your kids. I want to help enable people do the things that matter to them in life, and seeing Microsoft leading the way in this regard is tremendously encouraging for me.

Let me know if you guys have any questions or comments about the new design, I’ll happy to answer them and hear your opinion. Also, I would love to know how you’re using WriteMapper, and what problem is it solving for you. It’ll help me make the app even better for your use cases. :)

Thank you!

Thank you for taking the time to share your extensive feedback! Here are some quick responses to a few of the issues you’ve raised:

• Document versioning is something that is on our product roadmap and will be implemented in a future update, although this might take a while as there are other higher-priority features still to work on and add to the app.
• Leaving the formatting menu open in the toolbar was the default since the app was released, and hasn’t been an issue for other users thus far — although I can see how it might be better for some if it were to close after action as well. Will consider adding an option to enable this behavior.
• The toolbar uses the exact same source glyph in both active and inactive modes — the blur could potentially be from the effect applied to it to indicate its inactive state.
• The text you’re referring to on the general tab of the Preferences window is larger to indicate headings, under which there is one select box each. You can view the license tab to see an example of the heading’s font size versus the regular font size.

I’ve been committed to consistently updating the app to improve upon it, and have been doing so over the past year and a half since the app was initially launched. You can view a detailed timeline of updates on the What’s New page on the website. I will definitely be incorporating your feedback into the product roadmap for inclusion in future updates to the app.

Thank you again for writing back with your suggestions — direct feedback from users like this is what helps the app improve and is very much appreciated. Cheers! :)

Thanks for your feedback! Can I check if the app performing differently as compared to the macOS sequences in the introduction video, on the website's homepage? Those were sequences recorded on an actual device, and so they should be functioning at about the same level. This is an Electron app, although it shouldn't be giving you any noticeable lag — if there is, it might be a specific issue you're facing — and if that's is indeed the case, I'll be more than glad to help you further diagnose the issue and recommend possible fixes. :)

You can visit the downloads page on the website and get the version appropriate for your operating system or device (macOS / Windows / iPad). Thanks for the interest!

Hi /r/MacApps!

I’ve been working hard the past few months, through and during the holiday season to today unveil: WriteMapper 2! WriteMapper is the app that helps you turn your ideas into text documents using mind maps, taking your writing productivity to the next level. It’ll help you:

• Relentlessly generate ideas using mind maps
• Overcome writer’s block by breaking tasks down
• Beat procrastination to skyrocket writing productivity
• Export your final draft to compatible file formats
• And all from a beautifully-designed interface

Also new in WriteMapper 2 are three new major features: File Import, Full Document Preview, and Custom Keyboard Shortcuts, among many other improvements. Free trials are available on macOS, Windows and iPad, and you can get discounted launch pricing if you purchase a copy within the next 7 days, while existing customers will get a free upgrade.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and feedback about WriteMapper, and answering any questions you might have.

Thank you and Happy New Year! :)

Hey there, thanks for the question!

You would be right in that the mind-mapping functionality is mostly the same, where you start at one node and branch out with your individual ideas--you won't get too many surprises there.

However, the contents within each node on the mind map can be edited in a distraction-free writing mode, complete with text styling capabilities. So, for people who have writing deadlines, you get the both the speed of using the mind map, and the focused nature of distraction-free writing, rolled into a single, coherent workflow that'll supercharge your writing productivity.

And if I may say so (others have concurred in this thread), WriteMapper is really well-designed. It surely only helps the creative process to look at something of beauty, than not, I think!

Those are the main highlights, and WriteMapper has got many other features going for it, but this comment is starting to turn into a wall of text. If you'd like to learn more, you can visit the website. Cheers! :)

Hi /r/writing!

My name is Guan and I’m the developer of WriteMapper. It helps writers get from idea to final draft in no time, by turning mind maps into written content. You can shape and structure your work using a mind map, before exporting to various text formats including Markdown, HTML and Microsoft Word.

Here’s a highlight of some of WriteMapper’s best features so far:

• Visually comprehensive
• Brainstorm-ready to overcome writer’s block
• Distraction-free editor for each node’s contents
• Compatible file exports (MD, HTML, DOCX, RTF, TXT)
• Beautifully-designed night mode

I’m looking for feedback from the pros on the app and how it may be improved, so I’d be very excited if you writers gave WriteMapper a try and share your experience with me!

Hi /r/MacApps!

My name is Guan and I’m the developer of WriteMapper. It helps anyone with writing deadlines get from idea to final draft in no time, by turning mind maps into written content. You can shape and structure your work using a mind map, before exporting to various text formats including Markdown, HTML and Microsoft Word.

Here’s a highlight of some of WriteMapper’s best features so far:

• Visually comprehensive
• Brainstorm-ready to overcome writer’s block
• Distraction-free editor for each node’s contents
• Compatible file exports (MD, HTML, DOCX, RTF, TXT)
• Emoji support 😎
• Beautifully-designed night mode

I’d love to hear from your experience; I’m looking for any useful feedback on the app and how it may be improved, so I’d be very excited if you gave it a try and tell me what you think!