{"id":153746,"date":"2025-07-06T08:51:42","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T08:51:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/our-attention-spans-are-so-fragmented-that-a-thriving-industry-has-developed-around-distraction-free-keyboards\/"},"modified":"2025-07-06T08:51:44","modified_gmt":"2025-07-06T08:51:44","slug":"our-attention-spans-are-so-fragmented-that-a-thriving-industry-has-developed-around-distraction-free-keyboards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/our-attention-spans-are-so-fragmented-that-a-thriving-industry-has-developed-around-distraction-free-keyboards\/","title":{"rendered":"Our attention spans are so fragmented that a thriving industry has developed around “distraction-free” keyboards."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In 2024, more than 90,000 books<\/a> were published in Spain alone. It is estimated that in the \u00a0United States\u00a0, this figure was even more staggering, reaching three million<\/a>, including self-published options. These numbers unmistakably indicate one thing: the world has been filled with writers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Writers express their creativity in various ways. The traditional typewriter has nearly vanished, making way for computers, which have made the writing experience more personal than ever.<\/p>\n

The Blank Folio, but on the Screen<\/h2>\n

Some writers prefer desktop computers, while others adhere to laptops, but both experiences are enriched by personal choices, whether that\u2019s the type of keyboard – such as the trendy mechanical keyboards – or the applications utilized for writing.<\/p>\n

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A striking example is \u00a0George R.R. Martin\u00a0, who famously uses the vintage word processor \u00a0WordStar\u00a0 to craft his narratives. While options like \u00a0Microsoft Word\u00a0 remain prevalent, new contenders such as Scrivener<\/a>, Ulysses<\/a>, IA Writer<\/a>, Manuskript<\/a>, and Ghostwriter<\/a> have surged in popularity.<\/p>\n

Many of these applications not only assist writers with novel structure but also provide \u00a0distraction-free modes\u00a0 that replicate the digital blank folio: an entirely empty interface with merely a blinking cursor awaiting input.<\/p>\n

Welcome to Keyboards Without Distractions<\/h2>\n

These software applications often come paired with hardware devices designed specifically for focused writing. These modern alternatives to traditional typewriters focus solely on the art of writing.<\/p>\n

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These distraction-free keyboards<\/strong> typically integrate small screens that display the current text, limiting user interaction strictly to writing. Though they possess internet connectivity, it’s solely to sync texts with the cloud, leaving no room for web browsing or social media distractions. This approach aims to create a *concentration bubble*, allowing writers to focus entirely on their craft.<\/p>\n

The leading brand in this niche is Freewrite<\/a> from \u00a0Astrohaus\u00a0, known for producing several distraction-free keyboards. Their devices generally feature:<\/p>\n