Write novels, stories and scripts
You want to write a web novel, short story or script and need help with plot, scenes and keeping characters consistent.
A novel project with an outline, character sheets and first chapters drafted
3 top picks
Built for novelists: story outlines, character cards and scene-by-scene drafting; understands 'writing a book' better than general chat.
Free: Free trial, no credit card needed
Strong at long, nuanced prose; good for rewriting and polishing chapters.
Free: Free plan ($0)
Quickly gives you lots of plot ideas, names and world-building.
Free: Free plan available; whether agent mode and other features are open to free users is to be verified
How to combine them
- 1
Brainstorm in ChatGPT: genre, protagonist, conflict; pick your favourite.
- 2
Set up the outline and character cards in Sudowrite and draft scene by scene.
- 3
Give finished chapters to Claude to polish the style and check characters stay consistent.
- 4
Revise every chapter yourself and add details only you could write.
How far the free plans go
Sudowrite has a free trial (no credit card); Claude and ChatGPT both have free plans with limited allowances. Long projects usually need a paid plan.
Prices and limits change often. Data checked on 2026-10-27; the official sites are the final word.
Not for
- People who want to publish a book without writing anything themselves
- Platforms that ban AI-generated submissions (check the rules first)
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