Story development studio for serious fiction writers
Typeset books, design KDP covers and master audiobooks in one local-first studio
Stage
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Founded
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Based in
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AU
Pricing model
Freemium
Paid
Pricing
Free: 8,000 AI words/month, 1 project, 10 characters and chapters per project, 10 worldbuilding items. Starter: $12/mo (50,000 AI words/month, 3 projects, unlimited characters and chapters, 50 worldbuilding items per project). Pro: $24/mo (200,000 AI words/month, unlimited projects and worldbuilding
Free Mode with 5 watermark-free PDF or EPUB exports per month and free voices. Creator Studio: A$199 AUD, one-time payment, includes unlimited clean exports and all features forever.
Key features
Character relationship mapping with 8 relationship types and strength ratings
Detailed worldbuilding system with 60+ specialized fields across 6 element types
Visual timeline view with 3 viewing modes and character filtering
Scene Surgery AI editing tool for tone and continuity diagnostics
Consistency scanner that flags contradictions across chapters and books
Project cloning to start new series books without rebuilding the world
Real paginated book layout with running heads and chapter openers
KDP-ready PDF export, EPUB, Word and plain text exports
10 genre cover templates with automatic spine and bleed calculation
26 free neural voices with WebGPU acceleration
Support for custom Gemini, ElevenLabs and OpenAI API keys
ACX audio mastering with noise gate, RMS levelling and peak limiting
Live USB drive and folder workspace sync
Offline-first operation after initial load
ISBN-13 barcode generation
Project backup and revision snapshots
What makes it different
Universe-based workspace designed for series, anthologies, and shared-universe builders rather than single-book projects
Story Compass brief keeps all AI generation and editing grounded in your narrative's core rules and themes
Voice Engine AI generation matches your personal writing style rather than generic AI output
Scrivener import for Desktop version allows switching without retyping existing work
Local AI option with Desktop version runs entirely offline via Ollama or LM Studio
Local-first design stores all manuscript and projects on your device, never on servers
One-time payment with no subscription and all features included permanently
Runs entirely in the browser with no download or installation required
Integrated cover math ensures exact KDP specifications for all book formats
Free Mode allows 5 watermark-free exports monthly without payment