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LivingWriterStory Architect (STARC)
Paid

Subscription plans are listed on the pricing page.

 Freemium

A free version with unlimited projects is available, and some features are reserved for…

Web Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS
  • Visual plotting and organization for a manuscript
  • Templates for fiction and nonfiction structures
  • TV series with all episodes kept in one project
  • Screenplays, comics, plays and books share one story bible
  • Requires an account and stores work in the cloud
  • AI features may not suit writers who avoid them
  • Proprietary licence on Linux builds
  • AI assistant relies on ChatGPT technology
Web application, Hosted service Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License: Proprietary
Account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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