Novelists
Draft and revise long-form fiction with continuity checks across chapters and timelines.
Pre-Sale Opens March 2026
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Writers Studio
The AI-native fiction writing app for Mac — built for serious novelists, screenwriters, and worldbuilders.
Intelligent worldbuilding. Continuity tracking. 8-format export. Your creative command center.
Pre-Order From $39App Store — Free at Launch (June 2026)
Mar '26
Pre-Sale Launch
Lifetime licenses from $39
Jun '26
Full Launch
Direct + App Store
macOS
Native App
SwiftUI & SwiftData
4 AI
Provider Options
OpenAI · Anthropic · Gemini · Ollama
Who it is for
Screenwriters
Write in a focused editor, then export to Final Draft format when it is production time.
Worldbuilders
Build characters, locations, organizations, and lore with AI-assisted entity proposals.
See the workflow in product screens
A quick look at the live writing, worldbuilding, and AI-assisted workflow inside Writers Studio.
AI assistant in context
Draft and revise with an assistant that stays grounded in your story context.
Worldbuilding dashboard
Track characters, locations, lore, and timeline details from one organized workspace.
AI entity extraction
Turn manuscript passages into structured entities you can approve and edit.
Continuity checking
Catch cross-chapter conflicts before they reach your editor or beta readers.
Provider settings
Configure OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, or Ollama in one place.
Focused writing editor
Write in a clean, distraction-free editor designed for long-form fiction.
Character profiles
Build detailed character sheets with traits, backstories, and relationships.
Entity profiles
View and manage all your story entities in one organized profile panel.
Clarity analysis
Get AI-powered readability and clarity feedback to tighten your prose.
Character relationships
Map and visualize how characters connect across your story.
Visual timeline
Plot events across chapters and arcs in an interactive timeline view.
Why writers switch
| Capability | Writers Studio | Browser AI chat | Typical writing app |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI entity extraction | Yes | Manual prompts only | No |
| Continuity conflict detection | Yes | No persistent context | No |
| Local AI via Ollama | Yes | No | No |
| Export formats | 8 formats incl. FDX | Copy/paste | Usually DOCX/PDF only |
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Two Editions, One App
Direct ($79 lifetime): Use your own API keys for OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google — your writing never touches our servers. Free local AI via Ollama.
App Store (Free): AI features via our cloud proxy with optional credit subscriptions. All core writing, worldbuilding, and export features work without any subscription.
Founder Story
Why I Built Writers Studio
I built Writers Studio for my wife. She is a hobbyist writer who is deeply creative, but she kept running into the same friction: character bible notes in one place, timeline details in another, and draft edits spread everywhere. I wanted one app that could keep her world and manuscript in sync while still feeling like a writing editor she actually enjoyed using.
Who built this?
I built Writers Studio at LiteStep, starting from a very personal use case at home, then expanding it for other fiction writers facing the same workflow problems.
Why build it?
She wrote a 250k-word manuscript and used the built-in AI chat that had access to her full document. Together, we discovered it was not one oversized book, it was actually three complete books hiding inside a single draft.
What pain does it solve?
It helps writers track character and timeline consistency, reduces context switching, and makes editing easier for dyslexic writers with guided AI support. Most importantly, it helps long drafts become clear, structured books.
Questions about the roadmap or launch priorities? Contact the founder.
Everything You Need to Write Your Novel
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AI Entity Extraction
Your AI assistant reads your manuscript and automatically builds character profiles, location entries, and timelines from your prose. Accept, edit, or dismiss proposals.
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Continuity Checking
Catch inconsistencies before your beta readers do. AI-powered analysis flags contradicting details, timeline errors, and character discrepancies across chapters.
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Worldbuilding Dashboard
Organize characters, locations, magic systems, and lore across 12 categories. Templates for fantasy, sci-fi, historical, and more.
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8-Format Export
Export to DOCX, PDF, EPUB, Markdown, HTML, Plain Text, RTF, and Final Draft (.fdx). Ready for submission, self-publishing, or collaboration.
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Privacy-First AI
Choose your AI provider: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or local Ollama. In the Direct edition, your manuscripts never leave your Mac. Zero telemetry.
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Offline-First
Write anywhere. Your documents live on your Mac. AI features work when you’re online, but the editor never requires a connection.
Full Manuscript Lifecycle
📝 Write & Organize
- ✓ Rich text editor with chapter management
- ✓ Manuscript lifecycle: Planning → Draft → Revision → Final → Archived
- ✓ Series support — group related manuscripts
- ✓ Word count targets and progress tracking
🌐 Build Your World
- ✓ 8 entity types: Characters, Locations, Items, Events, Organizations, Races, Magic, and Lore
- ✓ Relationship tracking with AI detection
- ✓ Timeline events with AI proposals
- ✓ Structured worksheets from 12 worldbuilding categories
Launch Timeline
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March 2026
Pre-sale opens
Early Bird from $39 · Beta access
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Mar — Jun 2026
Beta feedback cycle
Pre-sale buyers shape the final product
3
June 2026
Full launch
Direct + App Store · Standard price $79
Pre-Sale Pricing
One product, one checkout. The price rises as early slots sell out — first come, first served. Every buyer gets the same app and all features.
Direct Edition
One-time license · BYOK cloud AI + free local Ollama
$39→ $59 → $79
First come, first served
$39First 100 sales — 50% off launch price
$59Next 200 sales — 25% off + name in credits & priority requests
$79Full price after early tiers sell out
- ✓ All features included at every price
- ✓ Immediate beta access
- ✓ Your API keys for OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini
- ✓ Free local AI via Ollama
- ✓ Activate on up to 3 Macs
- ✓ Free updates for v1.x · Lifetime license
- ✓ 30-day money-back guarantee
macOS 14+ · Price depends on when you buy
Mac App Store Edition
Free download · No API keys required
Freeat launch
Apple-approved · June 2026
- ✓ Full editor & worldbuilding included
- ✓ AI via cloud proxy (no API keys needed)
- ✓ iCloud sync
- ✓ Family Sharing
- ✓ Optional AI credit subscriptions
- — $9.99/mo or $29.99/mo for AI credits
App Store billing and automatic updates
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Writer Pain-Point Guides
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the pre-sale tiers?+
Early Bird ($39) — Limited to 100 buyers. 50% off the launch price. Includes immediate beta access and all features.
Founder ($59) — Limited to 200 buyers. 25% off, plus your name in the app credits and priority feature requests.
Standard ($79) — Unlimited availability at the full launch price. All buyers get beta access until June 2026 launch.
Founder ($59) — Limited to 200 buyers. 25% off, plus your name in the app credits and priority feature requests.
Standard ($79) — Unlimited availability at the full launch price. All buyers get beta access until June 2026 launch.
What's the difference between Direct and App Store?+
Both editions include the same core writing and worldbuilding features. The Direct edition is a one-time purchase ($79 at launch, from $39 pre-sale) where AI chat goes directly to the provider using your own API keys. The App Store edition launches free in June 2026 with optional AI credit subscriptions.
Is my writing data private?+
Yes. Manuscripts are stored locally on your Mac. In the Direct edition, AI requests go straight to the provider using your own keys. In the App Store edition, AI requests pass through our encrypted proxy but are never stored.
Does it work offline?+
The editor, worldbuilding tools, and export features work completely offline. AI-powered features require internet (unless using local Ollama).
What does "lifetime license" mean?+
Your purchase covers all v1.x updates. Pre-sale buyers ($39/$59/$79) all receive the same lifetime v1.x license — just at different price points. If v2.0 is released, you can continue using v1 forever or upgrade at a discount. v1 never stops working.
Can I activate on multiple Macs?+
Yes — up to 3 Macs. Manage devices at activate.litestep.com.
What AI providers are supported?+
OpenAI (GPT-4o, GPT-4.1), Anthropic (Claude Sonnet 4, Claude Opus 4), Google (Gemini 2.5 Pro/Flash), and Ollama (local, free). Switch anytime.
Do you offer refunds?+
Yes — 30-day money-back guarantee on Direct purchases. Email [email protected].
Ready to write your story?
Pre-sale opens March 2026 — lifetime licenses from $39.
All pre-sale tiers include immediate beta access.