Been a while since you logged into Write.as, and can’t remember your username? Now you can easily retrieve it on our Forgot Username page! write.as/updates/been...

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wow, uh, anybody running a #writefreely blog that hasn't updated it in a while (a version before `v0.17.0`), you need to update. now. and check your users/posts/collections/access tokens/etc.

Registration possible via /auth/signup when open_registration=false · Issue #1649 · writefreely/writefreely

Currently it's possible to register a new user on a multiuser writefreely server by sending a POST request to /auth/signup and despite setting open_registration=false in the configuration a fully u...

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Embed.as is live! Writers won't notice much new, but it'll be quietly powering all our rich embeds on Write.as now — and WriteFreely's in the future. write.as/blog/launchi...

Launching Embed.as

We just launched a our new Embed.as service to power Rich Embeds on Write.as! This change is largely behind the scenes -- our writers can...

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#WriteFreely v0.17.1 is out now! This includes a crucial fix for an Export page bug that cropped up in our last release, plus admin tools for clearing out spam accounts that might've accrued due to a vulnerability in v0.16 and earlier. Read about it on our @writefreely@blog.writefreely.org […]

After yesterday's critical 0.17 release, there was a bug with the Export page not rendering that came up (https://github.com/writefreely/writefreely/issues/1702). I'm fixing that now. I'm also building a way to quickly clear out spam accounts that might've been created while the […]

WriteFreely v0.17 is out now! ⚠️ We recommend *all* admins upgrade as soon as possible, as this release includes some critical security fixes. Read more in our release notes: https://github.com/writefreely/writefreely/releases/tag/v0.17.0 #WriteFreely #fedidev

Release V0.17 · writefreely/writefreely

WriteFreely v0.17 is here, includes some critical security fixes, along with a ton of quality-of-life improvements and fixes for users. Security Fix config.ini defaults to world-readable (by @theb...

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We're looking to fix any small, lingering issues that people regularly encounter on Write.as -- whether it's a small bug you have to work around or a navigation issue that bugs you. Let us know on our forum! […]

by the way if any of y'all ever need a minimalist non invasive privacy respecting blogging service that is free and not tumblr i strongly stan @write.as 's platform.

We fixed a bug that’s haunted our Rich Text editor for a long time, where editing a post that has special HTML or shortcodes would cause the whole thing to break. [...] write.as/updates/we-f...

We fixed a bug that’s haunted our Rich Text editor for a long time, where...

#updates #editor #improvements #writeas...

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Hey what are you doing right now? Nothing? Great. Perfect time to start a blog. Seven years old, most of the advice still fits great: tedium.co/2019/01/01/2...

Why You Should Start A Blog

The independent blog has been in decline for years. It doesn’t have to be that way. Here’s why you should start a blog in 2019—and host it yourself.

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This is long overdue, but we're finally sending out reminder emails for 5-year Pro Members whose subscription has expired, or will be soon. Renewing this long-term plan is always a manual process, so it's just a little reminder to go in and subscribe for another 5 years, for those who want it […]

Only a few more hours left to grab a deal on our 5-year Pro Membership (both new and existing subscribers) and our @writefreely.writing.exchange.ap.brid.gy iOS app! Read more on our Deals newsletter: write.as/deals/celebr... #WriteFreely

Celebrating 11 Years on the Web! 🥳

We launched Write.as on this day way back in 2015 — eleven years ago! To celebrate, for the next two weeks ending February 16, we're havi...

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You want integrated tweets? I'll do you one better - integrated tweets, audience and data portability, and a product not funded by the worst people you know: @leaflet.pub @pckt.blog @offprint.app @greengale.app @wordpress.org @write.as @ghost.org

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again…don’t use Substack to host your newsletter.

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Revealed: How Substack makes money from hosting Nazi newsletters

I wrote an experimental #Substack #travel post, but this links to the @write.as version. write.as/siegeavecvue... #Interrail #TrainsNotPlanes #Córdoba #Mezquita

We're celebrating 11 years on the web, with a sale on our Pro plan that will last you for the next half-decade, and a discount on our WriteFreely iOS app! Read all about it on our Deals newsletter: write.as/deals/celebr... @writefreely.writing.exchange.ap.brid.gy #WriteAs #WriteFreely #sale

Celebrating 11 Years on the Web! 🥳

We launched Write.as on this day way back in 2015 — eleven years ago! To celebrate, for the next two weeks ending February 16, we're havi...

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Only a few hours left to grab our Early December deals -- 25% off monthly and yearly Write.as Pro subscriptions, plus 25% off our WriteFreely iOS app! Read more on our @deals newsletter: https://write.as/deals/december-sale-2025 #WriteAs #WriteFreely #BlackFriday #BlackFridayDeals #CyberMonday […]

As another year comes to a close, we’re offering a discount on our most popular paid plan and our iOS app! Grab any of these today through December 8 at 11:59PM, Eastern Time. write.as/deals/decemb... #WriteAs #WriteFreely #BlackFriday #BlackFridayDeals #CyberMonday #Deals

December Sale 2025

As another year comes to a close, we’re offering a discount on our most popular paid plan and our iOS app! Grab any of these today throug...

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If you need a writing space that doesn't disappear when AWS goes down, we're always here ☺️ (sorry, Substack)

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Type words, put them on the internet. Reach friends and family no matter where they live online.

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We've just released #WriteFreely v0.16, with a ton of improvements for the fediverse, including support for Likes, the Creator tag, and better look for your articles on microblogging platforms! Read about all the new changes and grab the latest version on our blog: blog.writefreely.org/version-0-16

Version 0.16

WriteFreely v0.16 is finally here, and it brings a ton of improvements, especially for the fediverse! We've also fixed some long-standing...

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Everything is pretty much ready to go, code-wise on #WriteFreely v0.16! Now just updating the docs and this should be out this week. https://github.com/writefreely/writefreely/milestone/27?closed=1

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A clean, Markdown-based publishing platform made for writers. Write together and build a community. - writefreely/writefreely

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Just found this today -- an @obsidian.md plugin to publish posts directly to Write.as! Works really nicely. github.com/encima/obsid... #WriteAs #WriteFreely #Obsidian

GitHub - encima/obsidian-writeas-plugin

Contribute to encima/obsidian-writeas-plugin development by creating an account on GitHub.

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The AI era will reward character more than credentials. I wrote about why resilience, conscientiousness & adaptability matter more than ever — and how a friend is teaching his kids that by having them run his bookstore. Read here: write.as/dankaufman/r...

More people should know that write.as exists. You don't have to use substack, which is ran by nazis[1] and extorts personal data from your readers[2]. Sources in🧵1/2

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Type words, put them on the internet. Reach friends and family no matter where they live online.

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Lately I’ve been hearing from smart, capable friends who are quietly struggling — with layoffs, stalled careers, and rising pressure. There’s more hardship out there than we think. I wrote about it here: write.as/dankaufman/h...

Just made a small improvement to how articles show up on fediverse platforms like Mastodon! write.as/updates/we-j...

We just made a small change behind the scenes that should make your posts look...

#updates #fediverse...

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Just a heads up: we'll be closing Free account registrations in about 5 hours! Now is your chance to grab a completely free Write.as blog if you don't already have one. As always, Free accounts created before this close date will remain free always. write.as/start

Start a blog on Write.as

Start your new blog on Write.as, a focused place for your words.

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Hello! 👋 This is the official account for read.write.as, our public community feed of @write.as writers. Follow along here to see what people are sharing!

Read Write.as

A writing community where everyone shares freely, anonymous or not. Find yourself in their words.

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i'm unfurling myself from my desk chair and every single one of my joints is cracking. blinking owlishly in the light. it's been a whole year. i've finally written another blog post. this one is about data hoarding and music <3 write.as/delete44/tra...

Transitioning from streaming services to local mp3s

Sometime in 2018, an album I adored was pulled from streaming services. I was more distressed than I’m proud to admit when faced with t...

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write.as/wolfinwool/w... We chased the day westward, but the light still slipped away. Head out for adventure. Head out on the highway. Ready for whatever comes my way. As CamperVan Beethoven rolled away from our cozy hole in the ground, she looked at me auspiciously. “What?” I proffered.

Where the Road Begins

We chased the day westward, but the light still slipped away. Head out for adventure. Head out on the highway. Ready for whatever co...

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