Fortelling is a multi-platform workspace for novelists to plan, plot, and write their stories. It offers world-building tools such as characters, locations, species, items, and languages, alongside timelines, pinboards, and an advanced book editor. Writers can collaborate with others in real time and export their work to .docx.
What it's for
Organize ideas using world-building and plotting toolsWrite a novel with an advanced editorCollaborate with others on a storyTrack timelines and story elementsUse pinboards to visualize plot elementsParticipate in weekly writing challengesExport finished writing to .docx
Features 17
- Advanced book editor
- Character and character group management
- Custom tools and templates
- Editor & reader roles
- Export to .docx
- Linking between story elements
- Location, species, item, and language tracking
- Logbook chat
- Multiplatform support (Android, iOS, Web)
- No artificial intelligence used
- Pinboards
- Real-time collaboration
- Statistics & goal tracking
- Story elements organization
- Timelines
- Version history
- Weekly writing challenges
At a glance
free tier
TypeWeb app
DeploymentCloud
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android
Forauthors, novelists
CompanyAJP Digital Tools B.V.
Pricing
Pro plan costs $7.49/month or $74.99/year (billed annually). Gift cards for the subscription are also available.
FreeFree
Mobile apps, Default tools, Pinboards, Collaborate, Export your writing, Ad-free
Pro$7.49/mo
Annual subscription billed at $74.99/year as an alternative to the $7.49/month rate; gift cards available.
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