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Best Book Writing Software in 2026 — page 2

34 apps
Research read 23 Sept 2026
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Atticus
by Atticus
Paid WebWindowsMac+3

Pick Atticus if you need book writing and formatting tools with publishing support, multiple export formats, and online and offline access. Look elsewhere if you need version history or a free plan.

6.1 From $147 Visit site
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GrinTale

Free trial Web

GrinTale brings planning, drafting, revision and export tools into a browser workspace for long-form writing.

6.0 From €128/yr · 15-day trial Visit site
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OpusWriter

Free trial LinuxMacWindows

OpusWriter covers a fiction project from outline through publication, including tools for series continuity.

6.0 From $129 · 30-day trial Visit site
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NovelOS Studio

Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+2

NovelOS Studio brings a broad novel-writing workflow into one locally stored application.

5.8 From $45 Visit site
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Scrivener
by Scrivener
Free trial iPhoneMacWindows

Scrivener combines structured long-form drafting with research, screenwriting, non-fiction, publishing, and offline features.

5.8 From $23.99 · 30-day trial Visit site
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Sudowrite
by Sudowrite
Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

Sudowrite focuses on fiction workflows, with planning, writing tools, plugins, and mobile companion apps. The free trial provides a way to try it, but continued AI use requires a paid plan.

5.7 From $10/mo (annual) Visit site
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Storyist
by Storyist
Free trial iPhoneMac

Storyist brings manuscript editing, planning sheets, screenplay support, and publishing exports into one writing application.

5.6 From $19 Visit site
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StoryForge

Free trial Web

StoryForge brings planning, manuscript production, style checks, formatting, and publishing materials into one web service.

5.5 From $49/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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WriteItNow

Free trial MacWindows

WriteItNow focuses on structured book projects, with detailed background records and eBook output.

5.5 Visit site