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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.
Windows 10 & 11, 64-bitOne-time purchase · No subscription
See Scriptorum in action ↓- 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?
One Windows workspace. One-time purchase. Your license and installer delivered by email.
Windows 10 & 11, 64-bitOne-time purchase · No subscription
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.
$39.99 USD, plus applicable taxes. A perpetual license for the version you buy. 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.
From checkout to your first page
Your license key and installer link arrive by email. Activate online, then plan, write, and export offline. Internet is needed for downloads and updates.
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.
A clear license, without promises hidden in the price
Keep using the version you purchase. Future features and updates are not guaranteed indefinitely. Read the license.
Help from the people behind Scriptorum
support@scriptorum.net 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 →Is this a subscription?
No. Pay once for a perpetual license to the version you buy, on up to three personal devices. Future features and updates are not guaranteed indefinitely. 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 checkout. Your license key and installer link are emailed to the address you use there. Check spam, then contact support@scriptorum.net if they do not arrive.
What happens if I need help or a refund?
Contact support@scriptorum.net for product help. Direct refunds and payment support follow the Stripe transaction-support 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
$39.99USD
One-time purchase. A perpetual license for the version you buy, on up to 3 personal devices.
Applicable taxes calculated at checkout.Checkout is handled by Stripe/Link for 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 1.0.18 · October 17, 2026. Steam version 1.0.25 is distributed separately.
Read the update history →