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Effie - Effortless Writing, Endless Inspiration

Effie is your writing companion to unleash your creativity. With a simple interface, 1000+ inspirational prompts, and AI-powered templates, Effie helps you get into flow state effortlessly. Cross-device syncing keeps your ideas with you, even offline.

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Luke Pioneero

Hey PHers! 👋


I'm Luke, thrilled to introduce Effie - an all-in-one content creation suite that seamlessly integrates minimalist writing, mind mapping, and intelligent AI assistance.


What inspired me to create Effie?


As a content creator, I often found myself struggling with existing tools:

  1. So-called "immersive writing" apps like Ulysses or Bear are still cluttered with buttons. Not exactly distraction-free, right?

  2. These apps often lack Windows and Android versions. They take the easy route with iCloud sync, leaving many users out in the cold.

  3. While outlining tools like Workflowy exist, they fall short in truly streamlining the writing process.

  4. The AI support in most writing tools feels disconnected. I was tired of copying text between multiple windows.

I thought, "There has to be a better way!"
That's when Effie was born. :)


How Effie transforms your writing experience:

  1. Truly distraction-free: Our writing area is as clean as a blank sheet of paper - not a single button in sight.

  2. Seamless cross-platform experience: Write effortlessly across all your devices with automatic syncing. No platform left behind!

  3. Integrated outlining and mind mapping: Clarify your thoughts and structure your ideas without switching tools.

  4. Your intelligent writing companion: Our AI chat sits right beside your document, ready to inspire when you need it most. It can analyze your writing style, discover similar authors, provide professional editor's feedback, and more - all without leaving your writing space.

Exclusive for PHers: 21-day Effie membership

Claim here: https://www.effie.pro/getcode/?code=ph9effie


Effie isn't just another tool – it's your creative companion that understands and enhances your writing journey.
Try it and transform your content creation process!


Cheers,
Luke

Luke Pioneero

@yuhao_ye Hey Leo! Thank you for your enthusiasm! You've perfectly captured what we set out to achieve with Effie!

We deeply understand the frustration of juggling between different tools - it breaks the creative flow. That's why we built Effie as an integrated workspace where writing, mind mapping, and AI assistance live together seamlessly.

The distraction-free writing environment is indeed at our core. Every feature, from the minimalist interface to the intelligent AI support, is designed to keep you in that precious flow state.

Your writing journey matters to us, and we're constantly working to make it even more focused and efficient. Feel free to reach out if you have any suggestions or ideas! :)

Supa Liu

Effie looks like a fantastic tool for boosting creativity! The combination of AI-powered templates and inspirational prompts makes it so much easier to get into a writing flow.

Luke Pioneero

@supa_l Thank you! We designed the prompts and templates to help spark ideas while keeping the writing process natural and fluid. Let us know if you have any suggestions for making the creative flow even better!

Zagita

Huge congrats to your launch! This is gonna be a huge help to all content writer.Cheers!

Luke Pioneero

@rani_zagita Thanks for your congrats!

notrealcassie
Launching soon!

Chat with AI based on your passage is really impressive! Good luck to Effie!

Sandy Liu

@cassieisready Thank you! We'll keep working hard to make Effie better.


Katya Prusakova

so good idea! good luck

Sandy Liu

@katya_prusakova Thanks for your support! 🙏


Arthur Winston

Great tool! Congrats!

Sandy Liu

@arthur_winston3 Thank you! Really appreciate it.

Nima Aksoy

Effie looks fantastic, Luke! The distraction-free writing and integrated AI are perfect for creators.

Sandy Liu

@nimaaksoy Thanks! Really happy you like the design focus. That's exactly what we aimed for.

Jason Yu

@sandy_liusy @luke_pioneero This is what happens when a writer actually builds the tool they wish existed.

I love the idea of Effie combining mind mapping, minimalist writing, and AI — especially with real cross-platform support. So many "distraction-free" apps ironically distract me with buttons, sync bugs, or just being Mac-only 🙃

🔥 That inline AI feels like a game-changer. Curious: can it help restructure a messy draft (e.g. turn bullet points into a smooth article) or identify tone inconsistencies?

Also — love that you’re going beyond ChatGPT-like helpers and into editor territory (style analysis, author suggestions… 👏).

Congrats on the launch, Luke! This could be the new go-to for creators who think visually and write deeply.

Luke Pioneero

@kui_jason Thanks for diving deep into the design thinking! You're spot on - those friction points from other writing tools directly shaped Effie's development.


On restructuring: yes, the AI can help transform rough notes into structured content while preserving your voice. It analyzes flow, transitions, and tone consistency. You stay in control, but get smart suggestions for improving coherence.


The visual-verbal connection was key for us - mind maps shouldn't feel bolted-on to the writing process. They should naturally feed into your drafts.


Keep the feature ideas coming! We're constantly evolving based on how creators actually work.

Emma Thompson

Congrats to your launch! The mind map feature looks really helpful. Can it write long novel? What's the maximum length?

Luke Pioneero

@emma_thompson111 Thanks for your kind words! 🙏

Absolutely, Effie is designed for both short and long-form writing, including novels! There's no word limit restriction. Our cloud sync ensures your work is safely stored and accessible across devices.

The mind mapping feature can help you organize your novel's plot, characters, and story arcs. You can easily switch between mind map and outline views to maintain a clear structure while writing.

Hope this helps with your writing journey!

Sebastian Thunman
  1. I LOVE the logo

  2. As someone who likes to use writing as a thinking tool, I'm really intrigued by your premise

  3. I tried it out and I would say that the app is a little messy right now, if you removed a few non-essential features and removed some UI elements to focus EVERYTHING on just getting started with a new note/document, and then focus on augmenting that, I would be really happy. You could also just keep all the features but make me discover them when I need them, right now all the options are distracting me from getting started and getting the AHA moment early. Great work though!

Luke Pioneero

@sebastian_thunman Thanks for this valuable feedback! You're absolutely right about streamlining the initial experience. A cleaner interface focusing on the core writing flow first, with features revealed progressively - this makes perfect sense.

We'll work on it!

Kay Kwak
Launching soon!

This is truly a product for writers — built with them at the center. Wish you good luck with the launch! 🎉

Luke Pioneero

@kay_arkain Thanks! That means a lot - writers are indeed at the heart of everything we do.

Jun Shen

As a writer, I appreciate the focus this brings! 😄

Luke Pioneero

@shenjun Thanks! That's exactly what we aimed for - helping writers stay focused on what matters most: writing.


Mihir Kanzariya

Congratulations on the launch of Effie! The integration of AI-powered templates and cross-device syncing is impressive. Looking forward to seeing how it transforms content creation!

Sandy Liu

@mihir_kanzariya Thank you! We're excited to see how writers like you use Effie to create amazing content.

Tom Cao

As someone who juggles multiple tools when creating content, I love how you've integrated writing, mind mapping, and AI assistance in one distraction-free space. That clean interface without buttons everywhere sounds like a dream for staying in a flow state. Congratulations on the launch.

Sandy Liu

@tomcao2012 Thank you for such thoughtful feedback! It means a lot that you understand exactly what we're trying to solve - eliminating the friction of switching between multiple tools so you can stay focused on creating.


AuroraW

In today’s world of information overload, simplicity is more than a design choice—it’s a necessity. Effie’s sleek, distraction-free interface is a breath of fresh air for writers who just want to focus and create. The seamless blend of minimalist writing, mind mapping, and in-context AI support feels thoughtfully designed. Definitely a tool that stands out for content creators. Congrats on the launch!

Luke Pioneero

@auroraw Thank you for such thoughtful words, AuroraW! You've captured exactly what we aimed for - that sweet spot between powerful features and focused simplicity. Your insight about minimalism being a necessity rather than just aesthetics really resonates with our design philosophy. Keep the feedback coming as we continue refining the experience!

wublubba

I can't wait to see it

Lia Leticia

Awesome! This is very interesting and helpful!👍🏻

Abdul Rehman

Good to seeing you guy doing spamm last 30 minutes of the launch 👏

Luke Pioneero

@abod_rehman Perhaps you could try it yourself to confirm if it deserves the first place. Looking forward to your feedback!😊

Easy A

@luke_pioneero - wait so you're saying you did spam but thats ok, because you have a good product?? wow...

Luke Pioneero

@easy_a Listen, I never engaged in spam. I simply received support from Effie's existing users. I don't condone spamming either. Rather than getting caught up in assumptions, I'd encourage giving the product a direct try first - that would be more constructive.

Easy A

OMG @abod_rehman - I noticed it too! I actually just posted a comment about this (https://www.producthunt.com/posts/effie-4?comment=4503823). I've been studying recent top PH launches and this is the weirdest thing I've seen...

Hao Y

Congrats!very good idea!

Luke Pioneero

@hao_y Thanks! :D

kelly Shamblee
This is so cool as a writer and worldbuilder this could help immensely
Luke Pioneero

@kelly_shamblee Thanks for your comment! Looking forward to your feedback!