Echo

What is Echo?

Echo is a prewriting app tailored for online writers who need a dedicated space to capture, develop, and organize their ideas. Unlike general note-taking apps, Echo focuses on the prewriting process, helping writers move from initial inspiration to structured outlines and drafts.

How does Echo work?

Echo operates by providing writers with tools to capture ideas effortlessly, develop their unique perspectives, and compound those ideas for future use. Key features include:

• Effortless Capture: Voice and text notes can be instantly recorded on iPhone and web, with Apple Watch and Siri Shortcuts integration for on-the-go capture.
• Perspective Development: Follow-up questions and prompts encourage deeper exploration of ideas, sparking new angles and connections.
• Idea Compounding: Automatic organization into Topics and Projects allows writers to resurface past insights when needed, building on existing ideas.

How to use Echo?

1. Capture Ideas: Use voice or text notes to record initial thoughts on iPhone, web, or Apple Watch.
2. Develop Perspectives: Answer follow-up questions and prompts to explore ideas in more depth.
3. Organize Notes: Echo automatically organizes notes into Topics and Projects for easy access.
4. Export Outlines: Export notes as markdown files for use in other writing tools like Claude and ChatGPT, via Chrome Extension or Echo MCP connection.

Why choose Echo?

Echo offers several advantages over traditional note-taking apps:

• Focus on Prewriting: Echo is designed specifically for the prewriting process, offering features that support idea generation and development.
• No AI Ghostwriting: Echo emphasizes your own perspective and voice, without relying on AI-generated content.
• Seamless Integration: Export notes to other writing tools for further development.

Who is Echo for?

Echo is ideal for:

• Online writers who need a dedicated space to capture and develop ideas.
• Entrepreneurs, CMOs, project managers, professors, software developers, and educators who want to organize their thoughts and insights.
• Anyone who wants to overcome writer's block and start every draft with developed thoughts and clear direction.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Voice & Text Notes: Capture ideas using voice or text, whichever is most convenient.
• Automatic Transcriptions: Clean, instant transcriptions of voice notes.
• Follow-Up Questions: Prompts to spark new angles and connections.
• Automatic Organization: Notes are automatically organized into Topics and Projects.
• Export-Ready Outlines: Export notes as markdown files for use in other writing tools.
• Privacy & Security: Encrypted notes and data ownership ensure privacy and security.

User Reviews:

• Tom M., Entrepreneur: "Echo not only organizes my notes into topics but also interrelates them. These unexpected connections really expand my creativity."
• Mat B., CMO, Writer: "I dictate thoughts while I'm walking around. This app is rock-solid. Hands down the best tool for brainstorming long-form ideas."
• Ryan S., Project Mgt Professional: "On my drive home, I hit record and just talk about what I want to do the next day. Echo turns my ramblings into a to-do list."
• Andy N., Professor, University of Cambridge: "When I was preparing a course, Echo became my go-to tool for quickly jotting down ideas and examples. It let me capture those fleeting thoughts that later evolved into structured teaching content."
• Alireza S., Software Developer: "For me, Echo isn't just a note-taking tool—it's the entry point for all my ideas, seamlessly connecting my recorded thoughts."
• David S., Educator: "I grab my phone and just record my thoughts. It's that immediate, hassle-free capture that makes Echo indispensable for me."
• Colin S., Entrepreneur: "It's great being able to ramble into Echo and then see my thoughts transformed into neat bullet points. That synthesis turns my everyday ideas into a structured, actionable record."

Pricing:

Please refer to the Echo Pricing page for detailed pricing information.

Best way to develop ideas for online writing?

Echo is a valuable tool for online writers looking to develop their ideas and overcome writer's block. By providing a dedicated space for capturing, organizing, and developing thoughts, Echo helps writers move from initial inspiration to structured outlines and drafts. With its focus on prewriting and emphasis on the writer's own perspective, Echo is a valuable addition to any writer's toolkit.