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+<!-- -*- mode: markdown; fill-column: 8192 -*- -->
+
+Win10 Writer's Block ErgoDox - v1.0
+
+=======================
+
+This is a QWERTY layout for QMK. It's designed to work well in MS Office-like environments. It's tested on Windows 7 and 10.
+
+Professional writers may find this layout useful -- copywriters, technical writers, novelists, etc.
+
+I use my ErgoDox with this keymap as a daily driver at my office.
+
+A gaming layer is unobtrusively built into this layout. I use that layer to play RimWorld.
+
+Feel free to modify the gaming layer to your personal taste.
+
+## Table of Contents
+
+* [Layouts](#layouts)
+ - [Base layer](#base-layer)
+ - [Symbol layer](#symbol-layer)
+ - [Gaming layer](#rimworld-layer)
+ - [Media layer](#media-layer)
+* [Tools](#tools)
+ - [Layer notification](#layer-notification)
+* [Building](#building)
+ - [Using on Windows](#using-on-windows)
+* [License](#license)
+* [Special Thanks](#special-thanks)
+
+# Layouts
+
+* TapDance will teleport you to the layer you want:
+* One Tap for the Base layer
+* Two Taps for the Symbol layer
+* Three Taps for the Rimworld/Gaming layer
+
+* Where the "Meh" key is located on the Ergodox EZ default layout, I've changed it to another tap dance key:
+* One Tap for CTRL-ALT-DEL
+* Two Taps for the Media/Mouse layer
+
+## Base layer
+
+[![Base layer](images/base-layer.png)](http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/gists/8fd9bbdd3a23bbb5a8779de3624a3be1)
+
+This is a QWERTY layout with some quirks.
+
+* Enter is located on a key that won't cause as much thumb fatigue.
+* Copy and Paste work from the same key. Just hold the key to copy and tap the key to paste!
+* Undo, Find and Cut are also one-touch keys.
+* F12 is where you would normally find TAB on standard layouts. Quickly save in Word, safely.
+* You'll find bracket keys below the "6" key.
+
+* The Meh Key is a single-button CTRL+ALT+SHIFT modifier.
+
+* Space Cadet Shift: Tap L Shift for "(" and R Shift for ")" -- holding either shift works like a normal shift.
+* Tap "Z" or Tab to use either normally. Hold them for CTRL.
+* Tap Caps Lock to use it normally. Hold it for Win key combinations (Win+D to minimize all programs, etc).
+
+## Symbol layer
+
+[![Symbol layer](images/symbol-layer.png)](http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/gists/04eb6458b8b17882e472f64d482f12b4)
+
+Your standard Ergodox EZ symbol + numpad layout, minus the Version and EEPROM keys.
+
+* From the base layer, hold the F12 Key to temporarily access this layer (use for quick access to numpad)
+* Release F12 to return to the base layer.
+
+## Rimworld layer
+
+[![Rimworld / Gaming Layer](images/rimworld-layer.png)](http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/gists/d53af8391e6e443ed0a98ccfbdb4eace)
+
+This layer was made to play RimWorld, a Sci-Fi Colony Survival Game by Tynan Sylvester and Ludeon Studios, available on Steam.
+
+* Have fun!
+
+## Media layer
+
+[![Media layer](images/media-layer.png)](http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/gists/3209d09ed4bd997e4f49f28c6ada2ab3)
+
+This is the standard Ergodox EZ media layout with more options for mouseclick buttons.
+
+* In this layer, your "space" key changes into a back button for your browser.
+
+## LED states
+
+Your LEDs will change to indicate your layer. You'll know you are in the base layer if all LEDs are off.
+
+# Building
+
+To build, you will need the [QMK][qmk] firmware checked out. from there, dive into `keyboards/ergodox/keymaps/win10_writers-block/`
+
+[qmk]: https://github.com/jackhumbert/qmk_firmware
+
+```
+$ make keyboard=ergodox keymap=win10_writers-block
+```
+
+## Using on Windows
+
+This layout is tested in Windows 7 Pro and Windows 10 Home environments.
+
+# License
+
+GPL 3+
+
+# Special Thanks
+
+* To algernon for his coding help. I'm a novice but I still made this work (and figured out tap dance) with his help.
+
+* To /r/MechanicalKeyboards for being an all-around great community.
+
+* To /u/profet23 for his amazing custom Ergodox boards. \ No newline at end of file