Question 1

What is Typewriter?

Accepted Answer

Typewriter is web-based book writing software: manuscript editor, story bible, relationship map, and an AI co-author that proposes changes you accept or reject. Core is free; Writer is $5/mo; Pro is $10/mo.

Question 2

Is Typewriter free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Core is free forever for manuscripts, binder, and the paper editor. Writer ($5) unlocks full story bible and map. Pro ($10) adds series tools and invites. AI co-author uses plan credits plus optional prepaid packs.

Question 3

How is Typewriter different from Scrivener?

Accepted Answer

Typewriter is web-native with cloud sync, a built-in story bible, relationship map, and optional AI co-author. Scrivener is primarily desktop, one-time paid, with no built-in AI. Typewriter Core is free to start.

Question 4

Does the AI overwrite my manuscript?

Accepted Answer

No. The co-author proposes only. You accept or reject every suggestion. Auto-accept is an optional preference for draft mode — never forced silent overwrite.

Question 5

What does Typewriter cost in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Core $0, Writer $5/month ($50/year), Pro $10/month ($100/year). Prepaid AI packs from about $4. See typewriter.digital/pricing and /pricing.md for the live table.

Tool	Best for	Skip if
Typewriter	Bible next to the page + map + AI tools	You only want a static wiki
Campfire	Deep world modules	Manuscript-first AI desk
Notion	DIY databases	You keep reorganizing instead of writing

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