The free Internet Typewriter site will turn your web browser into a distraction-free black screen for writing your manuscript, complete with electric or manual typewriter sounds.

Created by John Watson, the app will save your work online automatically so you can print, download or email your work to yourself. Simply visit the preferences section to change the look, feel and sound of your online typewriter.

This is our fourteenth NaNoWriMo Tip of the Day. As writers around the country join the writing marathon this month, we will share one piece of advice or writing tool to help you cope with this daunting project.