Pre-publication checks and benchmarks for fiction manuscripts
Story development studio for serious fiction writers
Stage
Established
Not given
Founded
2020
Not given
Based in
GB
US
Pricing model
Freemium
Freemium
Pricing
Free preview with headline counts and sample findings. Final Check: 7-day pass. Revision Pass: 30-day pass. Prolific / Series Author: annual plan. Editor: annual plan for professional use.
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
Key features
42 consistency and reference reports in one scan
Glossary extraction with suggested definitions from context
Character, place, and faction directories
Series continuity checks across multiple books
Benchmark comparison against 21,956 published novels
Pronunciation guide for audiobook narration
Spoiler-level glossary editions
Multi-format upload and export
No AI, rule-based analysis with deterministic results
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
What makes it different
Catches spelling inconsistencies that spellcheckers miss by checking against the book's own invented vocabulary
No AI involved - all analysis is deterministic and rule-based
Manuscripts never stored for complete privacy and security
Works in any browser with no plugins or Microsoft Word required
Operates against benchmark of over 1 billion words from published novels
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
The Novel Kit