My DIY Writing Tool Experiment — Boosting Productivity with Simplicity

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I am all about finding ways to streamline my writing workflow.

Fancy tools are great, but sometimes I just want something dead-simple to give me quick insights.

So, I got the urge to build my own little writing analyzer.

The Goal

I wasn’t aiming for some feature-packed powerhouse.

The idea was to pinpoint the things that slow me down: too many adverbs, clunky passive voice, sentences that make my brain hurt to untangle.

Basically, the stuff that gets in the way of clear, efficient writing.

The Result

After some fun coding sessions (and more than a few “Eureka!” moments),

I ended up with a super simple editor.

Paste your text, hit a button, and boom!

Those pesky writing habits get highlighted. It’s not magic, but it’s incredibly handy for a quick self-edit.

Why I’m Sharing This

Honestly, this tool has become a staple for me, boosting my writing productivity way more than I expected.

I want to make this accessible to everyone, which is why I’m offering it with a “pay what you want” model (minimum…