Just Write
Story Craft
The writing workspace built for authors. Write your book online or on the desktop app, gather beta reader feedback, and get AI-powered story analysis — all in one place.
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Just Write for Mac, Windows, and Linux
Take your manuscript with you. The Just Write desktop app is a native workspace for long-form fiction — offline-first when you need focus, synced to your online library when you are back online.
- Write offline — no internet required
- Open legacy .sbk manuscripts from the original app
- Sync your library when you sign in on the web
- Same chapter editor and Story Craft tools as the web app
Latest desktop release: v0.1.0
What can you do with Just Write?
Pick a path and start today — no credit card required.
Create a new book
Start with a blank page and build your story chapter by chapter in a distraction-free editor designed for long-form writing. Organize, outline, and write — all in one place.
- Distraction-free chapter editor
- Book & chapter organization
- Sync across web and desktop
Upload a book
Import an existing manuscript from Word (.docx), PDF, or plain text. We split it into chapters so you can keep writing, gather beta reads, or run Story Craft analysis.
- Import .docx, .pdf, .txt & .md
- Automatic chapter splitting
- AI writing suggestions
Become a beta reader
Help authors polish their stories. Build a quick reader profile — pick the genres you love and share a little about yourself — so authors can match their books to the right readers.
- Choose your favorite genres
- Set your reader profile
- Get matched to new books