dDocs.new: The Privacy-Focused Writing Editor For Fan Fiction Writers
Fan fiction writers deserve better than Google Docs. ddocs.new is a private, encrypted alternative that works offline, syncs across devices, and never censors your work. Draft, collaborate, and write freely. No lock-in.
If you write fan fics you know the struggle: Archive of Our Own (AO3) is the place you want to be to publish your work but you still need a safe space for drafting and collaboration. For the longest time the editor of choice for most was Google Docs but it has gradually turned against its own users.
Today, Gdocs insists on shoving AI features down users’ throats (raising questions about whether they use people’s content to train their models) and we increasingly hear stories of writers getting their whole accounts and fics deleted without any notice or explanation.
As maerossi recently shared on Tumblr, Google blocked access to all their fiction writing stored in Google Docs. Imagine the horror of seeing hundreds of hours of writing disappear...
This case sparked widespread discussion in the fan fic community about the risks of using Google's apps for creative work, with many sharing similar experiences and concerns about automated content moderation affecting innocent documents.
Complete Creative Freedom, Zero Censorship
Unlike mainstream writing platforms that impose content restrictions, dDocs.new gives you absolute creative control. Write any genre, explore any themes, develop any characters—your stories remain yours alone. No content scanning, no AI training, no monetization of your creative work, no centralized control over your data, and no risk of losing access to your work. Ever.
Every document you create in dDocs.new is encrypted end-to-end, stored locally on your device (if you don’t create an account) and/or on peer-to-peer networks like IPFS instead of corporate servers (a back up storage place for people that create an account). Your fan fiction ideas, character backstories, and rough drafts remain completely private and only yours to access.
Perfect for Your Usual Fan Fic Workflows
Perfect for Your Usual Fan Fic Workflows
Whether you're crafting a quick drabble on your phone or developing an epic multi-chapter saga, dDocs.new adapts to how fan fics writing actually works. The editor functions seamlessly across devices (including mobile), works offline, and requires no app download—just open your browser and start writing. It also comes with Darkmode if you’re into late-night writing sessions!
Features Fan Fiction Writers Love
- Works Everywhere: Access your stories from any device with a web browser. Seamless cross-device syncing and no downloads required
- Offline Writing: Continue writing even when WiFi goes off or is patchy (no more “seems like your offline, trying to reconnect”)
- Privacy: all your work is automatically encrypted by design
- AO3 Compatible: easy to copy paste into AO3
Coming Soon: Enhanced Collaboration and Easy Bulk Migration
Enhanced collaboration features specifically for fan fiction communities are in development, including private writing groups, granular reader permissions, and collaborative projects (like seeing how the fic branched off to different authors). Plus, seamless document migration from Google Docs will let you transfer existing drafts with just a few clicks, preserving formatting while upgrading to true privacy protection.
dDocs.new: Where fan fiction writers can create freely, privately, and without compromise.
