435words

435words is a writing and publishing platform designed to help users improve their writing skills and share their stories with the world. The platform was founded in 2013 by Matt Gemmell and is based in San Francisco, California. It offers a variety of features to support writers, including a daily writing prompt, a community of writers, and the ability to publish stories on the platform's website. 435words is named after the average number of words in a short story, and it encourages users to write and publish stories of that length. The platform is free to use, but it also offers a premium subscription service called 435words Pro, which provides additional features such as ad-free reading, the ability to publish stories on the platform's website without a prompt, and access to a private community of writers. 435words has a large and active community of writers, with over 100,000 users from around the world. The platform has been featured in various media outlets, including The New York Times, The Guardian, and The Atlantic. 435words is committed to promoting literacy and supporting writers of all levels, and it has become a popular destination for writers looking to improve their skills and share their stories.