Keats, 1818

A thing of beauty is a joy forever

I’m Adam, an indie developer building software that's both useful and beautiful. As a hobby artist and writer I enjoy making things that delight. Feel free to have a look around or reach out.

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Adam Rendo
Welcome to the studio

Things I’ve made

Stuff you can play with
Authorlytica

Authorlytica

Writing tracker - web-app

Authorlytica is a writing tracker that turns daily word counts into streaks, graphs, and more analytics. See what kind of writer you are, cheer on friends, and find the motivation to finish your book. So far over 400 writers have tracked more than 4 million words.

Line chart of words written building toward a project targetCalendar streak of consecutive writing daysYear in review summary of writing activity
Museum timer

Museum timer

focus timer - web app

A pixel-art focus timer set in a museum gallery at night. Pick a length, light the candles, and watch the room fill with light as you work. The sky follows the sun where you are, and every candle you burn unlocks new looks for the room.

A pixel-art candelabra with three lit candlesA pixel-art moonA pixel-art portrait painting of a man in dark clothes
Celestial Sounds

Celestial Sounds

sleeping aid - Android app

Soothing hand-made soundscapes for falling asleep, featuring a minimal space-themed design. This free app is available on Google Play and has more than 1,000 downloads, boasting 4.5 stars.

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What I’m doing right now

Dig up the past
October 2026
  • Releasing Authorlytica v0.19: the Social update part III
  • Buying a record player and getting into Hi-Fi
  • Watching the Bear (2022)
  • Listening to Marilyn Manson and Porch Light
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Two roses and buds on the stem.
Latest drawing

And the drawings

All of them
Angel figure, inspired by Canto XXVII.
Charcoal portrait, hair blown across a closed-eyed face.
Pencil drawing of a happy dog looking up.
A wooded mountain ravine with a stream running through it.