Quoll Writer

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What Quoll Writer is

Quoll Writer is a desktop application for organizing writing projects and concentrating on the text. A project can contain chapters, characters, locations, scenes, plot outlines, notes, and ideas, giving writers a place to manage both story elements and draft material. Full-screen mode provides a text-focused view, with optional timers and word-count targets. Problem Finder can highlight potential writing issues according to configurable rules that writers may define or ignore. For feedback, the Editors Service lets writers share projects so editors can highlight text and add comments without changing the writing. The application includes a spellchecker and synonym lookup, imports Microsoft DOCX files, and exports projects in DOCX, EPUB, and HTML formats. It saves chapters automatically and supports configurable automatic backups. Users may encrypt project files with AES; losing the password means the work cannot be retrieved. Quoll Writer is open source under the Apache 2 license and supports offline editing on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Linux downloads are provided as .deb files. The application is completely free to use, and its website provides a user guide, support, bug reporting, and feature request links.

Who it suits

Quoll Writer suits writers who want a desktop workspace for structuring a project and drafting offline, with optional tools for focus and writing feedback. It also fits writers who want to share passages with editors while keeping editing changes out of the shared text.

What it does well

Organizes chapters, characters, scenes, notes, and plot outlines.
Full-screen mode supports optional timers and word-count targets.
Problem Finder uses configurable rules to flag potential issues.
Imports DOCX and exports DOCX, EPUB, and HTML.
Includes a spellchecker, synonym lookup, and automatic backups.
Free, open source, and available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

What to know first

Linux downloads are provided as .deb files.
A forgotten AES project password makes the work unrecoverable.
The service cannot stop recipients from misusing shared work.
Editor Mode stores its private key unencrypted in the local editors database.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Quoll Writer	Completely free to use · Windows, macOS, Linux	Free

As quollwriter.com lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Visit https://quollwriter.com/.
Choose the download for Windows, macOS, or Linux.
On Linux, use the provided .deb package.
Start a project and organize its chapters, characters, scenes, and notes.
Use full-screen mode, Problem Finder, or the Editors Service as needed.

Verdict

Choose Quoll Writer if you want a free, open-source desktop application to organize and draft a writing project offline. Its optional feedback and encryption tools come with limits: the service cannot control how recipients use shared work, and losing an AES password makes encrypted work unrecoverable.

Questions

How much does Quoll Writer cost?

The Quoll Writer plan is free and is completely free to use.

Which operating systems does it support?

It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux. The Linux download is a .deb file.

Can it work offline?

Yes. Offline editing is supported.

Can I exchange files with Microsoft Word or publish formats?

It imports Microsoft DOCX files and exports projects to DOCX, EPUB, and HTML.

Is Quoll Writer open source?

Yes. It is released under the Apache 2 license.

How does editor feedback work?

The Editors Service lets editors highlight text and add comments without changing the text. Messages use PGP encryption and HTTPS/SSL, but the private key is stored unencrypted in the local editors database.

Facts from Quoll Writer's own pages

Backups: Quoll Writer automatically saves chapters and supports configurable automatic backups. · quollwriter.com, 11 Oct 2026
Distraction free writing: Full screen mode offers a distraction free text view with optional timers and word count targets. · quollwriter.com, 11 Oct 2026
Editor Mode: The Editors Service lets users share projects for feedback, with editors highlighting text and adding comments rather than changing the text. · quollwriter.com, 11 Oct 2026
Editor Mode limitation: The service says it cannot prevent recipients from using a copy of shared work in an unintended way. · quollwriter.com, 11 Oct 2026
Editor Mode security: Editor Mode uses PGP encryption and HTTPS/SSL for messages, while its security page says the private key is stored unencrypted in the local editors database. · quollwriter.com, 11 Oct 2026
Free plan: Yes · github.com, 22 Sept 2026
Integrations and file formats: Users can import Microsoft DOCX files and export projects to DOCX, EPUB, and HTML. · quollwriter.com, 11 Oct 2026
Linux package: The Linux download is provided as a .deb file, and the site says it does not plan to create other distribution types unless install4j supports them. · quollwriter.com, 11 Oct 2026
Local project encryption: Users can optionally encrypt project files with AES; losing the password means the work cannot be retrieved. · quollwriter.com, 11 Oct 2026
Open source: Quoll Writer is open source software released under the Apache 2 license. · quollwriter.com, 11 Oct 2026
Project management: It lets writers organize projects, chapters, characters, locations, scenes, plot outlines, notes, and ideas. · quollwriter.com, 11 Oct 2026
Purpose: Quoll Writer is a writing application designed to help writers focus on their words. · quollwriter.com, 11 Oct 2026
Spellchecker: The application includes an integrated spellchecker and synonym lookup. · quollwriter.com, 11 Oct 2026
Support: The site provides a support page, user guide, bug reporting, and feature request links. · quollwriter.com, 11 Oct 2026
Writing feedback: Problem Finder highlights potential writing issues using configurable rules that users can define or ignore. · quollwriter.com, 11 Oct 2026