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Brain Dump Mode

yesjinuyesjinu979 downloads

Done is better than perfect. Complete your first-messy-draft before you make it perfect. Your delete key will be DISABLED and all you can do is JUST BURN YOUR KEYBOARDS

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Brain Dump Mode 🤯

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  1. We kindly DISABLE your delete key to help you focus on COMPLETING your first draft. We call it the 'Brain Dump Mode' 🤯
  2. You can activate 'Brain Dump Mode' with sidebar train icon 🚅
  3. Shark 🦈 will chase you 🏊 if your typing speed is too slow 🩸

Nov-12-2024 22-25-40

Description

Done is better than perfect. Brain Dump Mode helps you complete your first messy draft without the temptation to edit. Once activated, your delete key will be DISABLED, forcing you to keep writing and just burn your keyboards 🔥.

Features

  • Disable Delete Key: Prevents the use of the Backspace and Delete keys to encourage continuous writing.
  • Shark Mode: A shark will chase you if you type too slowly, motivating you to keep writing.

Use Cases

  • First Drafts: Perfect for writers who struggle with perfectionism and need to get their initial ideas down.
  • Brainstorming: Ideal for brainstorming sessions where the goal is to generate ideas without self-censorship.
  • Overcoming Writer's Block: Helps overcome writer's block by removing the option to delete and forcing forward momentum.

Installation

  1. Download and install the plugin.
  2. Activate Brain Dump Mode from the settings.
  3. Start writing without the ability to delete!
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Disable Backspace and Delete to force uninterrupted drafting and prevent in-progress editing. Trigger Shark Mode to chase you when typing slows, motivating continuous typing. Overcome perfectionism and push through writer's block by keeping momentum.
WritingEditing
Details
Current version
1.1.0
Last updated
2 years ago
Created
2 years ago
Updates
2 releases
Downloads
979
Compatible with
Obsidian 0.15.0+
Platforms
Desktop, Mobile
License
MIT
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yesjinuyesjinu
yesjinu.github.io
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