Part of the community features
Messages
Direct and group messages for the conversations that should stay private.
Start freeMessages keep the one-to-one and small-group talk off the public feed. Send a draft link, plan a sprint, or trade notes with the people you are working with.
Reading and replying are free. Starting a direct message is part of Pro. Threads carry read receipts, typing, mute and archive, search, and block-from-thread, with links and emoji in every message.

What it does
- ✓Read and reply to any message you receive, free.
- ✓Start direct and group threads with Pro.
- ✓See read receipts and typing, and mute, archive, or clear a thread.
- ✓Search your messages, block from a thread, and report a message to moderation.
More community features
Chapters
Small accountability groups with shared goals and live writing sprints.
Competitions
Regular writing competitions, judged by a blend of the prose engine and the community vote.
Forum
A calm message board for craft talk, stuck points, and what you are reading.
Reading
Your shelf, the public Library, and a place to keep reviews. All free.
Real-time co-editing
Write in the same document together, with live cursors and tracked changes.
Collaborations
Invite writers into a single piece and keep the shared work in one place.