What products does Enter the Limelight make?

Enter the Limelight builds Inkwell, free local-first novel writing software, and Landmark, a swipe-to-discover web app for finding cool things nearby.

Yes. Inkwell is free writing software with unlocked EPUB, print-ready PDF, DOCX, and Markdown exports. There is no subscription and no account required to start.

Welcome to the Limelight

Free tools for finishing books — and finding places worth leaving the desk.

Inkwell is free, local-first writing software for novels. Landmark helps you swipe to discover cool things nearby. Both from a small independent studio.

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The Limelight presents

Two products. One studio.

Write the manuscript at home. Discover the afternoon outside. Start with either — neither asks you to rent your attention forever.

The Limelight Presents

Inkwell

Free local-first writing software for novels. Draft chapter by chapter, keep the manuscript on your device, and export EPUB, print-ready PDF, DOCX, or Markdown whenever you are ready — no account, no subscription.

Chapter-first editor shaped like a manuscript, not a folder of files
Unlocked exports: EPUB, print-ready PDF, DOCX, Markdown, and plain text
Local-only by design — no cloud sync, no signup wall, no upsell

Start writing free

The Limelight Presents

Landmark

Swipe to discover cool things nearby — historical attractions, food and drink, and hidden gems within your radius. Not dating. Just places worth going.

Tinder-style discovery for attractions near your location
Filter historical spots, food & drink, or hidden gems by radius
Save what you swipe right on; skip the rest and keep exploring

Start discovering

Inkwell: free novel writing software that stays on your device

Inkwell is chapter-first writing software for authors who want a manuscript-shaped editor instead of a tangle of documents. Draft offline-friendly, keep the library local, and export publishing-ready files without unlocking a paid tier. Tour Inkwell · Open the app · Read the announcement

Landmark: swipe to find things to do nearby

Landmark turns “what should we do?” into a deck of nearby places — history, food, and hidden gems — with a radius you control. Swipe right to save, left to skip, and scroll any card for more detail before you decide. Tour Landmark · Open the app · Read the guide

From the studio

One person, building tools people can actually own.

Inkwell is the writing app I needed when I was just starting out — free and local-first so the manuscript stays yours. Landmark is for the hours when the book can wait and the neighborhood should not. The Limelight journal is where that work stays public.

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From the journal

Guides and studio notes

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Quick answers

What products does Enter the Limelight make?: Enter the Limelight builds Inkwell, free local-first novel writing software, and Landmark, a swipe-to-discover web app for finding cool things nearby.
Is Inkwell free?: Yes. Inkwell is free writing software with unlocked EPUB, print-ready PDF, DOCX, and Markdown exports. There is no subscription and no account required to start.
What is Landmark?: Landmark is a web app for discovering historical attractions, food and drink, and hidden gems near you. Swipe right to save a place, left to skip, with a customizable search radius.