Writerly

January 31, 2024

- Bug fix: Fixed an issue where opening the app at the end of an exercise without tapping on the notification caused the timer to be left in an indeterminate state - Bug fix: Fixed an iPad-related issue where a timed exercise could be cancelled by switching to another app - Added an animation to smooth changes to time remaining in the exercise timer progress view when bringing the app to the foreground - Updated help text related in Introduction, How do I use the timer? Added text to clarify how and why exercises may be cancelled

January 24, 2024

- Bug fix: Fixed an issue where timer notifications were being cancelled and progress status not correctly updated - Bug fix: Fixed a number instances where page layout was incorrectly calculated for smaller format devices (e.g. iPhone SE) - Minor bug and typo fixes, and improvements to layout and artwork

January 22, 2023

- Bug fix: Fixed an intermittent bug where in-app purchases were not always correctly and consistently recognized - Added Terms of Service and Privacy Policy links to the Purchases page - Added Refresh Product List and Redeem Offer buttons to the Purchases page (see Manage Purchases) - Added Contact Us button to the What's New, Welcome, Privacy Policy, Credits and Purchases pages - Modified the style of all buttons to be more consistent - Numerous minor bug and typo fixes, and improvements to layout and artwork

September 13, 2022

- Bug fix: Fixed a layout bug that, when running in iOS 16, prevented swipe navigation and caused text content to be incorrectly presented - Renamed sidebar sections. Settings is now System. Added Content label for default content - Renamed Other settings to Preferences - Bug fix: Fixed a bug where the Purchases info sheet wouldn't display after tapping hamburger menu - Numerous minor bug and typo fixes, and improvements to layout and artwork

April 1, 2022

Version 2.2 is another large update to accommodate all the wonderful feedback and requests we've received! - Open source. Writerly's in-app purchase code is now open source and available for inspection on GitHub at https://github.com/russell-archer/StoreHelper - Single-tap generation. Modified Meet your Characters so that Characters and Journeys can now be generated and re-generated with a single-tap - Adjust font size. Added the ability to change Writerly's default font size (see Other Settings) - Added Location Comments to the Meet your Characters page. Every location is now briefly described - Added a Map Peek view to the Meet your Characters page. Lets you see where your character is without opening the full map view - Added the ability to display Route Information on the Meet your Characters page without opening the full map - Added support for optionally generating characters with non-binary genders and pronouns - Added more character generation content options - Added the ability to turn on/off attributes and groups of attributes when generating characters - Added the new character generation engine to the Character Generator page in Ways into Character - Added the ability for the Exercise Timer and Instructions panel to be expanded or collapsed (macOS) - Added a Release Notes page - Added price paid to Purchase Info sheet - Added the ability to copy geographic coordinates in the detailed journey map view - Refactored the way close buttons are shown on all views so they're always appropriate for the device - Modified top navigation arrows and left/right keys to move forward/backward through page view history (macOS) - Bug fix. Fixed a bug where tapping the +/- buttons to adjust allocated exercise time would close the timer panel and scroll to the top of the view - Bug fix. The Manage Subscriptions menu was being shown when the app includes no subscription products (iOS) - Bug fix. The Purchase Info sheet was not correctly scrolling, cutting off info at the bottom of the view (iOS) - Bug fix. Restored missing version/build information to the Credits page (iOS) - Bug fix. Fixed a bug that could cause in-app purchase prices to become truncated - Bug fix. Fixed an issue where tapping inside the alarm box would collapse the box (macOS) - Numerous minor bug and typo fixes, and improvements to layout and artwork

January 12, 2022

- Multi-platform As well as supporting iPhone and iPad, we now have a version of Writerly developed specially for your Mac! - Improvements to timed exercises Better end-of-exercise notifications (they work the same across all devices), simplified progress tracking and greater time range flexibility. - Improved purchase handling and management Support for family sharing and universal purchases across iPhone, iPad and Mac. Buy an add-on module on one device, it will then be automatically available on all your other devices. And purchases can be shared with your family. Improved in-app purchase interface, detailed purchase information and support for refund requests. - Bug fixes Fixed a bug related to the App Store being uncontactable. Under certain conditions this lead to previous purchases being temporarily unavailable. Also various minor bug fixes and improvements. - Content updates Minor text and punctuation changes and improvements so that Writerly's content is identical on iPhone, iPad and Mac.

December 18, 2021

Writerly has had a huge make-over... We've completely re-written Writerly from the ground up using the newest technologies from Apple. You'll immediately notice a bright, fresh new interface. And the beauty isn't just skin-deep. We've re-architected Writerly so that we will be able to support all your Apple devices. The main new features and improvements are: - Multi-platform support Re-written from scratch so Writerly will be able to support all your Apple devices. - Meet your Characters We've developed an exciting new add-on module that builds on your character development work in Getting Started and Ways into Character! Use the expanded and improved Character Generator (control the amount of profile detail with just a swipe of your finger) to create a character, then take them on a journey using a step-by-step route shown on a map created by the brand new Journey Generator. - Easy navigation The new Sidebar is always available; swipe-left and right to move between pages; jump to a page via the topic contents button. - Content indicator The new content indicator at the botton of each page show you exactly where you are within a topic. - In-Page Timer Timed exercises now feature a new cicular-style countdown timer right on the page where you need it. - Widgets Writerly now comes with support for Widgets! Get automatically-generated characters and daily prompts right on the home screen. - More Options We've added lots more options to all our unique generators that are used thoughout Writerly. - Universal Purchase and Family Sharing If you purchase an add-on module on one Apple device (e.g. your iPhone), it will automatically be available on your other devices (e.g. your Mac). No need to purchase again! And those purchases can now be shared with your family.

December 5, 2020

- Fixed several small bugs and cosmetic errors - Fixed minor typos in various exercises - Fixed bug on the Settings page that might have caused a crash for some users - Minor improvements to table layouts to remove blank rows, etc. - Removed third-party analytics and crash tracking tools - Re-wrote privacy information to clearly state that Writerly does not use any analytics tools

September 25, 2019

- Added support for Dark Mode in the latest version of iOS - Changed minimum supported iOS version from 9.0 to 12.2 - Updates to notification support - Fixed many small bugs and cosmetic errors - Fixed bug on iPads where changing the font size wasn't working

November 19, 2017

- Interface updates and improvements to support the iPhone X - Text and exercise instructions separated into expandable boxes - Added new settings preference to control display of text boxes - Added support for in-app purchase changes in the App Store - Added support to request user reviews and feedback (once only) - Improved layout of the exercise timer

A Year of Prompts

Titles, words or phrases to spark creativity

Ways into Character

Create living characters readers won't forget

Meet your Characters

Like speed dating with your characters!