Start here
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Create your hero
Choose a body type, pick a name, and you’re in.
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Set your timezone
Account → Settings → Timezone. Your writing day resets at midnight in this timezone. Get this right before you start chasing a streak.Open in 4TW ↗
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Fight your first monster
Adventure → Monsters. Find a small monster (200 words or less), tap + to add it to your Battle List, and hit Start. Then open a file under Writing → Files and type in the editor. Your words deal damage.Open in 4TW ↗
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Collect your rewards
When the monster’s health hits zero, you win. Coins, items, and loot land in your inventory automatically. That’s the core loop.
What to explore next
What is 4thewords?
The full explanation of how writing, battles, and the game world connect.
Writing Battles
Solo, co-op, and endurance battles explained.
Writing Streaks
Keep your streak alive and earn Wings and Medals.
Adventure World
Explore 44+ areas, 500+ monsters, and thousands of quests.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 4thewords?
What is 4thewords?
An online writing game where your words defeat monsters, earn rewards, and advance your hero through an adventure world. Write anything you want. The game turns your output into progress.
Do I have to write about the prompts or monsters? Is this a typing speed game?
Do I have to write about the prompts or monsters? Is this a typing speed game?
No. You can write anything: a novel, blog post, homework, journal entry, a particularly long email. Your word count is what matters in battle, not the topic. The goal is to keep your daily writing healthy and meet your writing goals.
Do I need to provide payment information to use 4thewords?
Do I need to provide payment information to use 4thewords?
No. All you need is a valid email address. No payment info is required until you choose a paid plan. See Plans & Pricing.
A friend invited me. Do I get anything for using their link?
A friend invited me. Do I get anything for using their link?
Yes, and so do they. You receive the new-writer Crystal grant when you join, and you both unlock an exclusive item once you write your first 444 words. See You Were Referred.
Are my words mine?
Are my words mine?
Always, and all of them. 4thewords takes no ownership of anything you write. You can read more in the Privacy Policy and the AI Policy.
Can I use 4thewords on my phone?
Can I use 4thewords on my phone?
Yes. 4thewords is a web app. Open your browser on any phone or tablet and go to 4thewords.com. No App Store download needed. A keyboard-connected device gives the best writing experience.