Professional Novel Development

Write a novel agents will read

AI-assisted development using frameworks from editors, publishers, and craft masters. Build your first novel with professional tools and guidance.

5 free AI-generated scenes. No credit card required.

Professional development, AI-assisted

Not for short stories. For novels that editors, agents, and readers take seriously.

Structured Development Brief

Answer 8 essential questions that map your novel's DNA—character arc, theme, stakes, and market position—before you write a single word.

Craft-Focused AI Assistance

Generate scenes that honor your brief's specifications. AI understands lie/truth arcs, thematic resonance, and genre conventions.

Scene-by-Scene Development

Build your novel incrementally. Each scene references your brief to maintain consistency in voice, character, and theme.

Professional Frameworks

Built on Story Grid, K.M. Weiland's character architecture, McKee's scene mechanics, and acquisition board criteria.

Market-Ready Output

Your brief includes comp titles, target reader profiles, and positioning—everything agents ask for in query letters.

Literary Quality Control

AI trained on the questions editors, agents, and publishers ask. Does your protagonist drive the plot? Are stakes clear? Is the arc earned?

From concept to query-ready manuscript

  1. Step 1

    Complete your novel brief

    15-30 minutes to define your story's foundation: protagonist's lie/truth, thematic question, antagonist complexity, and prose style.

  2. Step 2

    Generate scenes with AI

    Describe the scene you need. AI uses your brief to generate content that matches your character arcs, theme, and voice.

  3. Step 3

    Edit and refine

    You own every word. The AI provides the scaffolding; you provide the artistry. Build your novel scene by scene.

  4. Step 4

    Query with confidence

    Your brief becomes your pitch. Export it for agent queries. Your novel meets the criteria professionals look for.

Studio vs. Starter: Choose Your Path

Both products use AI. Different goals, different workflows.

FeatureStarterStudio
Target length500-7,500 words50,000-120,000+ words
Development approachQuick generation from simple promptScene-by-scene development from comprehensive brief
AI roleGenerates complete draftAssists with individual scenes while maintaining consistency
Best forShort stories, children's books, flash fictionNovels, memoirs, literary fiction
Time investmentMinutes to complete draftWeeks to months for novel development

5 free scenes, then simple credit packs

Start with 5 AI-generated scenes — no credit card required. When you want more, buy a one-time pack. No Studio subscription.

Starter Pack

Perfect for testing Studio

$5

50 scenes · $0.10/scene

Most popular

Standard Pack

Best value for most writers

$10

150 scenes · $0.067/scene

Pro Pack

For serious novel development

$25

500 scenes · $0.05/scene

Ready to build your novel?

Complete your Novel Development Brief in 15-30 minutes. Get 5 free AI-generated scenes to start.