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January 26, 2024 | 2 min read

Your laptop is killing your creativity.

Your word count, your literary dreams, your writing practice — they all suffer when you're drafting on a device bogged down with notifications, apps, and email.

That's why we're thrilled to introduce our newest distraction-free, dedicated drafting device, Alpha.  

 

Designed for Comfort

Each feature has been carefully chosen to foster longer writing sessions so you can reach writing flow.

Blue light-free LCD display. Let your eyes rest from harsh blue light. Alpha's display is a custom fast-refresh LCD designed to our exact specifications. The screen is low power to extend battery life, right-sized for focused drafting, and reflective (it uses ambient light to improve readability in any lighting environment). 

Adaptable relief. We designed Alpha to be easy to use on your lap or at a desk. The integrated palm rest is convenient and comfortable in any position, and Alpha's built-in kickstand increases the screen viewing angle.

Satisfying mechanical keyboard. Alpha's low-profile mechanical key switches offer fantastic tactility to reduce finger fatigue and increase enjoyment.

 

Designed for Convenience

Instant on. One button to power on, and you're off to the races. No software to load, no waiting.

Lightweight & portable. Weighing in at less than 2 lbs, Alpha is lighter than most laptops, and its hi-strength plastic body is designed to be rigid and durable without adding unnecessary heft.

Long-lasting battery. Alpha's USB-C rechargeable battery and optimized hardware have helped us achieve our longest ever battery life.

Safe & secure sync. All your work is saved to the device and also syncs securely to our complimentary cloud service, Postbox. You can also sync to third-party cloud services like Dropbox, Google Drive, and more.

 

Designed for Writers

Free from distractions, Alpha is designed from the ground up to help you do exactly one thing:

Draft now. By separating the drafting process from the editing process, you will get in writing flow and develop more prolific writing sessions.

Edit later. When it's time to edit, your drafts are available in the cloud for export into your editing software of choice.

Push your productivity forward and tap into writing joy with Alpha.

September 10, 2025 3 min read

The Freewrite 500 Writing Contest — Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: 10-09-2025

By submitting an entry to The Freewrite 500 Writing Contest (the “Contest”), you agree to abide by the following Terms and Conditions.

1. Organizer

The Contest is organized by Freewrite, a brand owned and operated by Astrohaus, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “Freewrite”, “we”, “our”, or “us”).

2. Eligibility

  • The Contest is open to individuals who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry.

  • Employees of Freewrite, the Flash Fiction Institute, and their immediate families are not eligible to enter.

  • Void where prohibited by law.

3. How to Enter

  • Entries must be submitted through the official entry form to be made available on Friday, September 22.

  • Entries must be original works of flash fiction no longer than 500 words.

  • Only one entry per person is allowed.

  • Entries must be written in English.

  • The deadline for submission is 11:59 p.m. EST on September 22, 2025. Late or incomplete entries will not be accepted.

4. Entry Requirements

  • Submissions must be the entrant’s own original work and must not have been previously published, including on personal blogs or social media.

  • Entries must not contain any material that is obscene, offensive, defamatory, or otherwise inappropriate.

  • By entering, you confirm that your submission does not infringe on any third-party rights, including copyright, trademark, or privacy rights.

5. Judging and Winner Selection

  • All eligible entries will be judged by a panel of reviewers affiliated with Freewrite and the Flash Fiction Institute.

  • Judging criteria include length, creativity, and adherence to theme, and overall quality of writing.

  • The winner will be notified via email.

6. Prize

  • The winning entry will be published on both the Freewrite Blog and the Flash Fiction Institute Blog.

  • The winner will receive recognition across Freewrite and Flash Fiction Institute's social media platforms.

  • No cash prizes will be offered. Prizes include a Freewrite Traveler, a Words Are Hard writing prompt deck, publication on the Freewrite blog and the Flash Fiction Institute blog, and a free flash gym session hosted by the Flash Fiction Institute.

7. Rights and Usage

  • By entering the contest, entrants grant Freewrite and the Flash Fiction Institute first publication rights. This means Freewrite and the Flash Fiction Institute have a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to publish, reproduce, and distribute the submitted entry in connection with the promotion of the Contest, including on their websites, blogs, email newsletters, social media channels, and more.

  • After initial publication, all rights revert back to the author, who is then free to republish or distribute their work elsewhere. However, we request that any subsequent publication acknowledges Freewrite and the Flash Fiction Institute as the original place of publication.

  • The winning author will be credited by name or preferred pen name when their work is published.

8. Privacy

  • Personal information collected during the entry process will be used only for the administration of the Contest and in accordance with Freewrite’s Privacy Policy.

  • Entrants may be contacted by Freewrite regarding their submission or related opportunities.

9. Disqualification

Freewrite reserves the right to disqualify any entry that:

  • Violates these Terms and Conditions,

  • Is found to contain plagiarized material,

  • Is deemed offensive or inappropriate,

  • Is submitted by someone ineligible.

10. Limitation of Liability

Freewrite is not responsible for:

  • Lost, late, incomplete, or misdirected entries;

  • Technical failures of any kind;

  • Any injury or damage to persons or property related to participation in the Contest.

11. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Insert State], without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

12. Contact

For any questions regarding the Contest, please contact us at:
📧 hello@getfreewrite.com.

September 10, 2025 1 min read

One blank page. 500 words. Zero fear. Let’s see what happens when you stop thinking and just go. It's the Freewrite 500, presented in collaboration with the Flash Fiction Institute.

August 22, 2025 3 min read

Most of us are surrounded by screens all day. To get your writing done, take writer Shannon Liao's advice and unplug.