Focus on your work
Draft chapters with autosave, Focus Mode, and drag-and-drop ordering so you stay in the writing zone.
Create characters, build thrilling worlds, and craft your story in one immersive workspace — chapters, worldbuilding, and progress together.
Free during beta. No credit card required. Windows desktop available now.
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Organize your story, worldbuilding materials, and characters in one place — designed specifically for long-form fiction.
Draft chapters with autosave, Focus Mode, and drag-and-drop ordering so you stay in the writing zone.
Character dossiers, avatars, goals, secrets, and a visual relationship graph for your whole cast.
Story Structure with acts, foreshadowing tracking, and contradiction flags before readers catch them.
From first spark to finished manuscript — without jumping between five different apps.
Locations, factions, lore, and timelines in a Smart Binder linked to your manuscript.
Import DOCX, PDF, Markdown, or CHM references into a searchable Reference Library.
Track arcs, relationships, and continuity notes beside the chapters they appear in.
Local-first storage, optional cloud sync, and an interface that stays out of your way.
See how chapters, characters, worldbuilding, and story structure work together in one calm writing studio — on Windows desktop or in your browser.
Jump into any part of your writing system — each tool stays connected to the same book.
Draft with autosave, reorder chapters, and hide distractions when you need deep focus.
Dossiers, avatars, and a relationship graph so a large cast stays clear.
Locations, factions, and lore in a binder linked back to the manuscript.
Acts, foreshadowing, and plot contradiction checks in one overview.
Capture sparks and research, then promote them into chapters when ready.
Bring in DOCX, TXT, PDF, Markdown, or CHM — export a portable .anb backup anytime.
Questions? We've got answers.
Yes — free during the public beta. After launch there is a permanent Free plan for local writing (one book), plus Pro and Studio.
You can export a portable .anb project file for backup or transfer, and optionally use cloud sync when it is set up for your account.
The Windows desktop app is local-first and works offline. The web app may need a connection for sign-in and optional sync.
Not yet. Windows desktop is available now; macOS support is planned.
No. AI is optional, off by default, and designed to ask questions or reorganize notes — not generate your prose.
Yes — import DOCX, TXT, PDF, Markdown, ODT, or an existing .anb project file.
By default on your device with the Windows desktop app. Cloud sync is optional and separate.
Use the Feedback page to report bugs or suggest features, or reach out through Contact.
Author Notebook is free during the public beta. Sign up for the web app and start writing.
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