Mod for writers
by Pjeri32
Mod for writers lets players write notes, autographs and ID-card text onto in-game items, using the Item Edit plugin.
What it does
Writing on items is the core function. The mod lets a player add handwritten-style text to notes, autographs and ID cards, and a lore command lets roleplay notes be written onto items for use in roleplay play. Items can be given their own textures so the writing looks like it belongs in the world.
Document folders come in several colours and are created with the same method used for notes. Bundles are supported in the same way. The mod does not change the server side of a world, and the license is GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, so the source is open source. Mod for writers requires the Item Edit plugin, and it is published for Fabric only, for 1.20.1.
Custom item textures need the Optifine CIT Resewn mod or MCPatcher installed alongside it, because the custom item textures depend on that functionality. Newer versions may require a different setup.
Key features
Writable notes and autographs
Notes, autographs and ID cards can carry text added by the player, for signing and personalising documents.
Lore command for roleplay
A lore command lets players set roleplay notes on items, which suits roleplay servers and story play.
Coloured document folders
Document folders come in several colours, created with the same method as notes, and bundles follow the same pattern.
Custom item textures
Items can use their own textures when Optifine CIT Resewn or MCPatcher is installed, so the written items match the scene.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Roleplay servers
Players write character papers and in-world documents with the lore command, which fits roleplay communities.
Story and adventure maps
Authors place readable notes and signed items in a map, with text the player writes or reads.
Who it’s for: Players and builders who run roleplay, story or adventure content and want written, signed or personalised items. Server owners who host roleplay communities can use the lore command to supply in-world paperwork.
How it compares
Big Sign Writer is client-side only and open source under the Mozilla Public License 2.0, covering Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for 1.20 – 26.3, so it is a sign-focused alternative with a wider loader range. Character Kill Roleplay is a Fabric mod for 1.20.1, set to client and server, under the MIT License, and it is open source, so it suits a roleplay server that needs both sides to run the same mod.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mod for writers | Fabric | 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2023-10-08 |
| Big Sign Writer | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-03 |
| Character Kill Roleplay | Fabric | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2024-08-10 |
Questions
Does Mod for writers need another mod installed?
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In the catalog
Mod for writers is one of 5,392 Social mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,084 Social mods for Fabric. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
This minecraft mod adds you the ability to write notes, autographs and id-cards using the Item Edit plugin. It also adds document folders in different colours, which are created using the same method as the notes, but from bundles rather than paper.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/writer-mod
- Owner
- Pjeri32
- Published
- 2023-09-07
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2023-10-08
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15