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Novel writing and planning software · Windows
Plan your novel.
Build your world.
Write your book.
Plan. Write. Publish.
Visual story planning, character relationships, worldbuilding, manuscript writing, and book export in one private Windows workspace. No subscription. No mandatory cloud account.
No card. No account. Full features for 14 days.Purchase through Stripe or PayPal here or from within Scriptorum, then enter your emailed key in the app. No reinstall needed.How the trial works →
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- Windows 10 & 11, 64-bit
- One-time purchase · 3 personal devices
- Write offline after online activation
See how the story fits.
Move between visual plans, relationships, timelines, and chapters without rebuilding context.
Keep ownership of the work.
Your manuscripts stay on your computer. Export them when you need to work elsewhere.
See Scriptorum in action
One book. Connected tools.
Explore real screenshots from The Lantern Archive, our fictional demonstration project. Choose a step, then enlarge the screenshot to inspect the interface.
Turn scattered ideas into a plan you can see.
Arrange scenes, research, questions, and images on a visual board. Keep unfinished ideas nearby while you work out their order.
Explore this tool →From writers using Scriptorum
Useful connections.
Honest feedback.
These are excerpts from Steam customers, not endorsements of the direct storefront. Read the complete reviews for their full experience.
“has helped me map out my writing a ton. Just needs some fine tuning on a few features here and there.”
“The layout is beautiful, and having everything in one place is fantastic.”
This review also raised problems with editing and importing. The September manuscript releases addressed formatting, import handling, and revision tools. That release history does not imply the reviewer has changed their opinion.
Writer feedback has shaped real changes: optional scenes, manuscript formatting, revision tools, and planning-card refinements. Scriptorum is commercially released and continues to improve.
Read the published update history →Read all Steam reviews ↗A place for the whole novel
Ready to make room for your story?
Try the full workspace for 14 days. No card. Buy once when you are ready to keep working.
No card. No account. Full features for 14 days.Purchase through Stripe or PayPal here or from within Scriptorum, then enter your emailed key in the app. No reinstall needed.How the trial works →
Share feedback Ideas, requests, or anything you’d like us to know.
Choose the part you need
Practical tools for long-form fiction.
Visual planning
Turn scenes, research, and loose ideas into a usable outline.
Characters and relationships
Follow the people, places, and pressures that shape your story.
Drafting and revision
Write chapters, organize optional scenes, and work through revisions.
DOCX, PDF, and EPUB
Choose the file your editor, proofing process, or ereader needs.
Offline writing
Work locally after activation, without a required cloud account.
Start with a method
Use practical writing guides with examples you can adapt.
Know what you’re buying
One purchase.
Your own writing workspace.
$29.99 USD, plus applicable taxes. A perpetual license with free updates for life. No recurring subscription.
Install on your Windows PCs
Windows 10 & 11, 64-bit. Use your license on up to 3 personal devices. No Steam client or Scriptorum account required.
Try it with your own story
Use every feature for 14 consecutive days with no card or Scriptorum account. Buy from inside the app, then enter your emailed key to continue in the same installation.
Bring your work. Take it with you.
Import DOCX, RTF, Markdown, plain text, or HTML. Export DOCX, PDF, or EPUB 3. Supported formatting is preserved; unsupported imported layouts are normalized.
Keep control of your book
Books stay on your computer in your chosen save location. Make regular backups. Read the backup steps.
Free updates for life
All Scriptorum updates, features, and major revisions are always 100% free. Only optional specialized DLC for use cases such as TTRPG, journaling, or screenwriting may be sold separately. Read the license.
Help from the people behind Scriptorum
[email protected] for product support. Direct refunds and transaction support follow Stripe’s receipt and the published purchase terms.
Before you buy
Practical questions.
Clear answers.
Visit Support →How does the free trial work?
Download and install Scriptorum, then choose Start 14-day trial while online. No card or Scriptorum account is required. All features are available for 14 consecutive days. One trial per computer; reinstalling does not reset it. After expiration, you can read and copy your writing. Editing, creation, and application exports require an active trial or paid license. Buy from inside the app and enter your emailed key to keep working without reinstalling.
Is this a subscription?
No. Pay once for a perpetual license on up to three personal devices. All Scriptorum updates, features, and major revisions are always 100% free. Only optional specialized DLC for use cases such as TTRPG, journaling, or screenwriting may be sold separately. The software license explains the full terms.
Do I need Steam or a Scriptorum account?
Neither is required for the direct Windows edition. Your purchase email contains a license key and installer link. Steam is a separate purchase route, with its own delivery and terms.
Can I move my existing manuscript into Scriptorum?
Import DOCX, RTF, Markdown, plain text, or HTML. Supported formatting is preserved; unsupported layouts are normalized. Import into a new chapter or replace a chapter after a safety snapshot. Keep your original file and check the result.
Can I use it offline?
Yes. Internet is required to purchase, download, initially activate, and download updates. Normal planning, writing, and export work offline after activation. Books stay on your computer; you are responsible for backups.
How do I receive my copy?
Complete secure Stripe/Link or PayPal checkout. Your license key and installer link are emailed to the address you use there. Check spam, then contact [email protected] if they do not arrive.
What happens if I need help or a refund?
Contact [email protected] for product help. Direct refunds and payment support follow the payment-provider route on your receipt and the published purchase terms. Steam purchases follow Steam’s process.
Scriptorum for Windows
Your story.
Your workspace.
Plan. Write. Publish.
Buy directly, receive your license by email, and install without Steam.
Prefer Steam? Find Scriptorum there ↗Direct Windows edition$39.99$29.99USD
Save 25% on Scriptorum for Windows.
One-time purchase. A perpetual license on up to 3 personal devices. All Scriptorum updates, features, and major revisions are always 100% free.
Try free for 14 daysTry every feature for 14 days. No card or account required. How it works →
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Purchase through Stripe or PayPal here or from within Scriptorum, then enter your emailed key in the app. No reinstall needed.
Applicable taxes calculated at checkout.Choose Stripe/Link or PayPal checkout. Scriptorum is provided by Mayfly Creative Studios LLC. Your license key and installer link arrive by email.
Refunds and purchase terms ↗Scriptorum is developed and published by Mayfly Creative Studios LLC. Direct Windows version 1.0.20 · November 9, 2026. Steam version 1.0.25 is distributed separately.
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