The First Draft Pro Blog

We freaking love stories

You do too? Well, well, well. That smells like BFF potential.

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Introducing comments and discussion threads in First Draft Pro

Use comments to leave yourself personal notes as you write, or collaborate with others.
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Write without distraction – a round-up of First Draft Pro's focus features

Create an environment for focused writing with all the power of novel writing software.
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Introducing one-click exporting to Google Drive from First Draft Pro

Exporting your work from First Draft Pro to Google Drive is quick and easy.
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Write together – a round-up of First Draft Pro's features for successful collaboration

Whether you're co-writing, or roping in some help to spot typos – use our collaboration features.
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Introducing track changes in First Draft Pro

It's easy to track changes, make editorial suggestions, and work on your manuscript with others.
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Craft your bestseller – a round-up of First Draft Pro's powerful writing features

Develop your concept, finish your first draft, and polish your manuscript to perfection.
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Introducing scene prompts in First Draft Pro

You’ll never have to refer back to separate notes or outlines, as you’ll have everything you need right on the page!
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Introducing outlining in First Draft Pro

First Draft Pro can easily adapt to your plotting style, whether you're a planner or a panster.
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Introducing goal setting in First Draft Pro

Maintaining a writing habit and keeping your momentum with goal setting.
News
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First Draft Pro is officially live in beta!

First Draft Pro is in private beta: "10/10 would highly recommend for writers!"
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Building better software for collaborative writing

We're on a mission to empower writers, editors, and beta readers to work together more effectively.