One-time ownership
Buy once for v1.x, activate on up to 3 Macs, and skip the subscription-first writing workflow.
Direct for Mac · Founder pricing live
The Mac writing app that keeps your manuscript, worldbuilding, and AI in one place.
Buy Direct for a one-time license, use your own AI keys or local Ollama, and keep your manuscript in a native macOS workflow built for long-form fiction.
Lifetime v1.x licenseActivate on 3 Macs30-day money-back guarantee
Prefer App Store billing? The App Store edition launches free in June 2026 with optional AI subscriptions.
Why Direct buyers convert
The Direct edition is the cleanest fit for writers who want ownership, privacy, and flexible AI setup.
Private AI on your terms
Use your own OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini keys, or run free local AI with Ollama.
Built for long fiction
Draft, worldbuild, run continuity checks, and export without splitting your process across separate tools.
Simple pricing clarity
Choose Direct for one-time ownership with first-come pricing, or App Store if you would rather skip BYOK setup.
Direct Edition
One-time license · BYOK cloud AI + free local Ollama
$59 → $79
Founder Tier live now · 200 slots · 25% off launch price
- $39 Early Bird — sold out.
- $59 Founder — 200 slots, name in credits.
- $79 full price after those tiers sell out.
- Full editor, worldbuilding, continuity checks, and export.
- Your API keys for OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini.
- Local-first workflow with no mandatory subscription.
Mac App Store Edition
Free download · No API keys required
$0 at launch
Apple-approved · June 2026
- Core writing and worldbuilding included.
- Best fit if you do not want to bring your own API keys.
- Subscriptions are for AI access, not the editor.
- App Store billing and automatic updates.
See the workflow in product screens
A look at the live writing, worldbuilding, and AI-assisted workflow inside Writers Studio.
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AI assistant in context
Brainstorm, revise, and keep story context in one side-by-side writing workflow.
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Worldbuilding workspace
Organize characters, locations, lore, and timeline details in a structured dashboard.
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AI entity extraction
Convert manuscript text into structured entities you can review, accept, and refine.
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Continuity checking
Catch contradictions across chapters before they become beta-reader pain points.
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Provider settings
Choose OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, or local Ollama based on your workflow and privacy needs.
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Focused writing editor
Write in a clean, distraction-free editor designed for long-form fiction.
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Character profiles
Build detailed character sheets with traits, backstories, and relationships.
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Entity profiles
View and manage all your story entities in one organized profile panel.
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Clarity analysis
Get AI-powered readability and clarity feedback to tighten your prose.
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Character relationships
Map and visualize how characters connect across your story.
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Visual timeline
Plot events across chapters and arcs in an interactive timeline view.
Why writers switch
| Capability | Writers Studio | ChatGPT / Claude (standalone) | Scrivener / Ulysses |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI with persistent story context | Yes — knows your world | Resets every session | No AI |
| Continuity conflict detection | Yes — across chapters | No persistent context | Manual only |
| AI entity extraction | Yes — auto from prose | Manual prompts only | No |
| Local AI via Ollama | Yes — free, offline | No | No |
| Export formats | 8 formats incl. FDX | Copy/paste | Usually DOCX/PDF only |
Still researching?
Use the buying pages for conversion, and the resource pages for comparison.
If you are not ready to buy yet, that is fine. These pages exist to answer the SEO-style questions without forcing the main sales page to do every job at once.
Compare vs Scrivener
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What Writers Are Saying
Real feedback from real writers.
“I'm finding that I really don't mind that the AI is a little slower than other AIs and that the ability to work offline is actually a feature, not a flaw, at least for me.”
Early user feedback on local AI with Ollama
“What I really like is that you can integrate the AI via API. And the most important ones are already included. Even locally. Great stuff. And it works on my Intel MacBook. A big plus! I'm looking forward to getting to know the tool even better.”
“One thing I really want to mention: I find your app much more intuitive than Scrivener. I bought Scrivener once, but never really used it. Too cumbersome, too old-fashioned, far too distracting. Your app, on the other hand, invites you to get started, which is a real bonus!”
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