Introducing Highland Pro

Drew Marquardt

04 Mar 2025

Meet your new favorite writing app.

Today we're launching Highland Pro, a groundbreaking writing tool designed to empower screenwriters, novelists, and creators of all kinds. Highland Pro offers a clean, distraction-free platform tailored to unlock creativity and enhance productivity.

John talks you through many of the new features here:

Try it for yourself!

Highland Pro is available now on Mac, iPad and iPhone, with a 30 day free trial.

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