Blackout Bard: Blackout Poetry app for iPhone and iPad

Create amazing expressions in minutes by selecting words from an existing block of text, erasing the rest to carve out a whole new or hidden meaning.

This form of creative writing is also known by various names such as "Blackout Poetry", "Found Poetry", "Erasure Poetry", "Caviardage Technique", "Redaction", etc.
Repurposing / Redaction / Reordering of content stimulates the brain and enhances the ability to unlearn, thus enabling oneself to explore possibilities outside of ones own boundaries. The resulting artwork would be very diverse than from what you would do given an infinite canvas.

Art therapists use this technique in their workshops with Hikikomori (persons who exhibit extreme withdrawal from society) & autistic children.

Using the app select words from existing text, form sentences. Blackout / Dim the rest. Style and export to the image gallery. Share your creations on social media. Choose from a set of carefully themed templates. Curated fonts are available taking into account people for special needs ( low vision, dyslexia etc). Use your own images as the backdrop for your writing. All this in just a couple of clicks!

Works for language scripts which use " " as word separator.

Highlight your state of mind, give voice to social causes, find hidden meanings, inspire new thoughts. Theres no particular order though the fun happens when you create something new as opposed to just skimming words. Users have created small poems, haikus, etc.

And no - you do not have to be a writer nor a poet to create blackout poetry. And the experience is quite calming and meditative. Great insights arise, to reflect upon.

With each attempt a different word or phrase will catch your imagination!
With each style will capture a different mood or phrase! Steer through a treasure house of fresh ideas and thoughts!

Tap away, flirt with words and create magic! Fill your lull moments with creativity!

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