Your Private Writing Studio

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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Individual features

Essential features for writers & authors

Organize your story, worldbuilding materials, and characters in one place — designed specifically for long-form fiction.

Focus on your work

Draft chapters with autosave, Focus Mode, and drag-and-drop ordering so you stay in the writing zone.

Build rich characters

Character dossiers, avatars, goals, secrets, and a visual relationship graph for your whole cast.

Plot like a professional

Story Structure with acts, foreshadowing tracking, and contradiction flags before readers catch them.

Everything your story needs in one place

From first spark to finished manuscript — without jumping between five different apps.

Organize your worldbuilding

Locations, factions, lore, and timelines in a Smart Binder linked to your manuscript.

Organize your research materials

Import DOCX, PDF, Markdown, or CHM references into a searchable Reference Library.

Build your character stories

Track arcs, relationships, and continuity notes beside the chapters they appear in.

A clean, clutter-free space

Local-first storage, optional cloud sync, and an interface that stays out of your way.

Product tour

Discover the essential features of Author Notebook

See how chapters, characters, worldbuilding, and story structure work together in one calm writing studio — on Windows desktop or in your browser.

Read more about features

From first idea to finished draft

Jump into any part of your writing system — each tool stays connected to the same book.

Chapters & Focus Mode

Draft with autosave, reorder chapters, and hide distractions when you need deep focus.

Characters

Dossiers, avatars, and a relationship graph so a large cast stays clear.

Worldbuilding

Locations, factions, and lore in a binder linked back to the manuscript.

Story Structure

Acts, foreshadowing, and plot contradiction checks in one overview.

Ideas Hub & Notes

Capture sparks and research, then promote them into chapters when ready.

Import & Export

Bring in DOCX, TXT, PDF, Markdown, or CHM — export a portable .anb backup anytime.

FAQs

Questions? We've got answers.

Is Author Notebook free to use?

Yes — free during the public beta. After launch there is a permanent Free plan for local writing (one book), plus Pro and Studio.

Can I use it on multiple devices?

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.

Does it work offline?

The Windows desktop app is local-first and works offline. The web app may need a connection for sign-in and optional sync.

Is there a macOS version?

Not yet. Windows desktop is available now; macOS support is planned.

Does Author Notebook write my novel with AI?

No. AI is optional, off by default, and designed to ask questions or reorganize notes — not generate your prose.

Can I import an existing manuscript?

Yes — import DOCX, TXT, PDF, Markdown, ODT, or an existing .anb project file.

Where is my data stored?

By default on your device with the Windows desktop app. Cloud sync is optional and separate.

How do I get support?

Use the Feedback page to report bugs or suggest features, or reach out through Contact.

Bring your story from
scattered notes back to flow

Author Notebook is free during the public beta. Sign up for the web app and start writing.

Free during beta · Local-first · Sign up for web & sync