Creativity through constraint
An Oulipo-inspired workshop for writers, artists, composers, and filmmakers. Overcome the blank page by embracing creative limits.
50,000 words in November
A writing room built for the month-long novel: a goal that keeps pace with you, chapters you can rearrange, and a daily Oulipian constraint when you need a push. No account needed; your manuscript stays in your browser.
A goal that keeps pace
Set 50,000 words by November 30. See today’s target, words written today, and your writing streak.
Chapters, not one long scroll
Every Heading 1 is a chapter, with word counts. Jump between them or move them up and down.
30 days of constraints
One Oulipian constraint a day, checked only against the chapter you are writing.
A real manuscript at the end
Export to Word in standard manuscript format, or Markdown and plain text.
Saves itself, works offline
Autosaves as you type and survives a closed tab. Back up a copy whenever you like.
Every word is yours
AI Assist is off for novels unless you switch it on.
Try the Engine in Real Time
One of Oulipo's oldest restrictions is the Lipogram: creating art while completely avoiding a specific letter.
In the workshop, rules evaluate in real-time across all media formats.
Choose Your Medium
Four distinct creative workspaces powered by the same underlying mathematical constraint compiler.
Defeat the Blank Page
Infinite choices lead to creative paralysis. Limitation removes options systematically, forcing you to begin acting immediately.
Unlock Unseen Paths
By outlawing your usual creative patterns and habits, your brain is forced to explore hidden pathways, leading to radical originality.
Media-Agnostic Core
Use our unique DSL compiler to create custom constraints that span across text, pixels, synthesizer sequences, and video frames.
Ready to push your limits?
Start with a local-first workshop, seed constraints, and local export format generation. No sign-up required.
“The Oulipo holds that constraints are not obstacles to creativity, but rather its very engine. By imposing formal restrictions, the creator discovers possibilities that absolute freedom could never reveal.”