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Hundreds of you have told me how much StimuWrite has helped you, and for months I've been working hard to find a way I can continue to develop it to be the best writing app for neurodivergent people and keep it free for everyone. Yesterday, that culminated in hitting publish on the new Patreon page!

With patreon support, I'll be able to regularly release themes, add-ons, content, and free updates to StimuWrite. This month, I've released two new themes for patrons, and have an exciting addon ready for next months rewards.

For just $5/month you'll get 1 or 2 new themes and/or addons each month

If you have the extra cash & want to contribute more, there are 2 other membership levels that will give you all of the pre-patreon content & a more prominent place in the credits. If you can't afford it, that's totally okay! The base app is free forever and I'll continue to add features for you.

have SO much cool stuff lined up and planned, and if you can afford it, I hope you'll go on this journey with me. I'm endlessly grateful for the kind words and donations in the past, and humbled by how many words this little app has helped people write. Long live StimuWrite! 

If you are interested, look up StimuWrite on Patreon!

You're welcome <3 

Thank you so much!!

Thank you!! I'm so glad you like it

I hope you enjoy the new features and improvements!

Unfortunately, there's no way to scale the UI vertically at this time, but it's something I could consider for the future if enough people are interested.

Hi caelanbug! Thanks for making me aware of this issue, I will look into it

Have you tried using the Flow Circular font? It's not exactly what you are looking for, but if you can touch type, it will make your words unreadable while you write.

I like the blur idea, I will take it into consideration! I need to investigate how difficult it would be to implement.

Thank you so much! I am a solo developer so sometimes the chaos of life takes me away from this project, but when I'm able to I do my best to push it forward and support users :) 

Hi! Thanks so much, I'm glad the program is helping so much. The Outline theme that comes with the theme pack is the dark version of Clear Crystal. I have been considering adding a text color option though, so I will take that into account. I love your theme idea! I am working on some more themes now, and I'll definitely consider it.

Hmm that's strange, you should have the most up to date one. Could you please check the "About" button to see which version you have. I'm wondering now if the bug has returned somehow. I will do some testing and add it to the upcoming version which is coming out soon. Are you on Windows?

Hi Sileka, sorry for the issue! This is due to a bug in an older version of StimuWrite. On open, the app checks the itchio server once to see if there is a new version and is supposed to notify the user if there is an update. There was bug in some older versions of the app that crashes it once I changed my username on itchio. StimuWrite does not send or receive any data other than this one time check.

If you update the app to the latest version you will be able to use it offline. I recommend downloading and running StimuWrite through the itchio app, as it will keep it automatically up to date with the latest fixes and features.  Happy writing!

My apologies for being so late in replying to this! Here's how to install the theme:

1. Download the theme/theme pack/addon to your computer. Do this from the website, do not use the itchio app. 
2. In StimuWrite version 2 and above, click the "Options" link button at the bottom of the writing panel, next to "About"
3. Select "Install Themes & Add-ons"
4. Click "Install Theme or Add-on" button and select the theme file in your file folder
5. That's it! Your new themes will appear in the Theme dropdown

Let me know if you have any more questions.

I love that StimuWrite helped you write stories, but I'm sorry, I don't think this comment section is the best place to link them. People aren't coming to this page to read stories. Maybe try a stories subreddit or putting them on tumblr? I wish you the best in your writing journey, and hope you find a good place for them <3 

yes please do stimuwrite@eveharms.com

Thanks for letting me know, I think it's a great idea and it's still planned as a feature. <3 Unfortunately chaos and busy-ness in my freelance work and personal life has left very little time for stimuwrite development the past few months, but I am hoping to get back to it soon as it looks like things are slowing down on both of those fronts.  stay tuned!

That's awesome! Thanks so much for sharing your findings :D

Would you mind emailing me the file of the custom background image you are using? I've been working on a new version and I have a theory that the crashing issues might be from custom content and that would help me test it. Email address: stimuwrite@eveharms.com

Edit: Also if you could test to see if you have the same issue after switching to a default background and restarting the app that would be helpful.

I will update this when I get a chance! Thanks so much :)

I’m really glad you were able to recover your words, but I hate that you had to deal with a crash.

Please email me, I’m trying to figure out the source of some of these crashing issues that is effecting some users and I could use your help: stimuwrite@eveharms.com

Also, if you could tell me which theme you are using and if you are using custom emoji that would help me a lot as well. Thank you!

Thank you so much!! It means a lot to me to hear it's helping you.

Sorry for the late response, could you please email me to help me troubleshoot?  stimuwrite@eveharms.com

Those were in development, but unfortunately I came across some critical issues with porting. So currently the mobile/web versions are stalled, and I'm not sure when I'll be able to resume development. Sorry about that

Hi there! Happy to answer your question. The app has no cloud functionality and does not feed your work to train any AI. The only time it connects to the internet is to check the version number of the latest version to see if an update is needed. Your words entirely live on your computer's hard drive after you copy or export them and are 100% private and yours!

 It does store your recent writing sessions as a part of the recovery feature, but these are also stored on your hard drive and never uploaded to the internet through the app. Additionally, no AI was used in the creation of the app. I hope this answers all of your questions :) 

Thank you so much! There isn't at the moment.

Hi ImogenG, yes I'll add a way to change auto-save frequency in the next version. Would you be willing to run a debug build while sharing your screen with me to help me figure out the cause of the crashing? If so, please email me: stimuwrite@eveharms.com

Sure, I will change that in the next update. Thank you!

Oh my, that sound really stressful and not at all an experience I'd like you to have with StimuWrite. The program apparently has issues with certain systems that I'm still trying to work out because I can't replicate them on my own machine. I'd love your help if you are able to do a screen share with a debug build, please email me: stimuwrite@eveharms.com

Not currently, but I will consider it for future updates :)

I'm so glad to hear that! Thank you for sharing 💜

So glad to hear it's been helpful! If you go to Options > Display Customizations and turn off "Expand Background to Window" it should behave like you want it to. Happy writing!

Hi! There should now be a little icon with three lines in the corner of the screen opposite to the emojis. If you click that a menu of icons will open with your addons. Click the tomato and the timer should pop up. Let me know if you are still having issues. 

It's supposed to... thanks for the info, I'll look into it

I'm not sure what the issue is here, I'll look into it. Is your graphics driver up to date as well?

This is a great idea, I'll try to implement it in a future version

Hi Sylvan, I'm sorry you are having an issue. Is the problem with the video background or the whole theme? Do you have this issue with any other backgrounds or themes?

Hi doxiedreg! Sorry that sounds really frustrating. Do you mean you aren't able to get the theme pack to install? Or the program won't work at all? Can you describe what happens when it doesn't work (what you mean by "doesn't work") and what steps you are taking? Hopefully we can solve this together.

I love this idea!

If you haven't be keeping up with StimuWrite, it's been updated with a ton of new features, and there are also 22 themes available to enhance your writing environment, including the 100% free/pay-what-you-like Pride Theme Pack, and three addons including Sticky Notes and Tomato Timer!

And StimuWrite is a part of the 2024 Halloween sale! All themes and addons are 36% off, or purchase the bundle to save even more 😍 Sale lasts until November 30th to support Autumn writing challenges!

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