Build your story in one writing system
Reject the cluttered word processors of the past. Experience a premium digital manuscript designed for deep focus and intentional world-building.
Reject the cluttered word processors of the past. Experience a premium digital manuscript designed for deep focus and intentional world-building.
Organize your narrative structure with ease. Drag and drop scenes, manage subplots, and keep your pace perfect.
Create deep encyclopedias for your characters, lore, and locations. Your research is always one click away.
Reached 50k words!
Set daily goals and visualize your momentum with elegant charts and focused progress indicators.
We believe structure shouldn't stifle creativity. Our interface provides the roadmap while letting the writing stay center stage.
Map out your hero's journey in a flexible visual board that translates directly into your manuscript structure.
Enter focus mode to hide every distraction. Only you and your words on a pristine digital paper surface.
Leverage editorial tools and structure checks to ensure your narrative beats land exactly where you want them.
"The first software that understands how my brain actually builds worlds."
— Elena Vance, Novelist
Tools designed by writers, for writers.
Dynamic chapter tracking with live word counts and readability metrics per scene.
Pre-built templates for Hero's Journey, Three-Act Structure, and Save the Cat.
Rich profile cards for your cast, including relation maps and dynamic trait tracking.
Export to .docx, .epub, and .pdf. Automatic cloud sync and version history snapshots.
One-click formatting for platforms like Substack, Wattpad, and Kindle Direct.
Optional structural review to find plot holes or pacing issues without losing your voice.
No subscriptions. No recurring fees. Own your writing home forever.
Everything you need to take a manuscript from the first word to the final export.
| Feature | Free Version | Full Version |
|---|---|---|
| Core Writing Canvas | check | check |
| Chapter Limits | Max 3 | Unlimited |
| AI Review Tools | close | check |
| Cloud Syncing | Local Only | check |
| Epub/Pdf Exports | With Watermark | High-Res Pro |
Experience why thousands of authors have made Author Notebook their primary workspace. Start your masterpiece today.