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Drafting and planning apps for novels, non-fiction and scripts.
Tools in this category. Scores update as we test.
Best overall
Scrivener
For long books that change shape as you write.
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Best for plotters
Plottr
Plan the whole story on a timeline first.
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Final Draft
Final Draft
Screenwriters who need industry-standard formatting.
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Novlr
Novlr
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Ulysses
Ulysses
Minimal, Apple only
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