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PlotForge

Local-first novel writing app for indie authors. Private AI via Ollama or LM Studio. Direct Scrivener .scriv import. $79 one-time, no subscription.

Emotional Arc chart maps your story's pacing across every scene.

Cost / License

  • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
  • Proprietary

Platforms

  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • Online
Consistency Tracking: Catches inconsistencies across characters, locations, events, and rules.
Draft editor with chapter binder, AI tools, and snapshot history.
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Scene Surgery: AI flags pacing and dialogue issues with one-click fixes.
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Features

Properties

  1.  Lightweight
  2.  Privacy focused
  3.  Distraction-free
  4.  AI-Powered

Features

  1.  Spell Checking
  2.  Support for MarkDown
  3.  Works Offline
  4.  No Tracking
  5.  No Coding Required
  6.  Ad-free
  7.  No registration required
  8.  Dark Mode
  9.  Local AI
  10.  Distraction-free Writing
  11.  Focus Mode
  12.  AI Writing
  13.  No Subscription
  14.  Cross-Platform
  15.  Character development

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PlotForge information

  • Developed by

    US flagLoophead Labs

  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Freemium product.

  • Pricing

    One time purchase that costs $79, and / or subscription ranging between $10 and $24 per month + free version with limited functionality.

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  • Supported Languages

    • English

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What is PlotForge?

PlotForge Desktop is a local-first novel writing application for indie authors and fiction writers. All manuscripts are stored locally in SQLite databases on your machine. AI features run locally through Ollama or LM Studio, so brainstorming, character development, and scene polishing never leave your computer.

Eleven integrated tools cover the full novel workflow: Idea Board, Outline with emotional arc visualization, Characters with psychology profiles, Worldbuilding with six element types, Draft Editor with focus mode, AI Chat (talk to your characters), Story Compass with structure templates (Save the Cat, Hero's Journey, Three-Act, Freytag), Consistency Checker, Timeline, Sessions tracker, and Exports.

Imports directly from Scrivener (.scriv), Word, Markdown, and text. Exports to DOCX, PDF, EPUB, and TXT with manuscript presets.