Pre-Sale Opens March 2026
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Writers Studio

The AI-native fiction writing app for Mac — built for serious novelists, screenwriters, and worldbuilders.

Intelligent worldbuilding. Continuity tracking. 8-format export. Your creative command center.

Pre-Order From $39App Store — Free at Launch (June 2026)
Mar '26
Pre-Sale Launch
Lifetime licenses from $39
Jun '26
Full Launch
Direct + App Store
macOS
Native App
SwiftUI & SwiftData
4 AI
Provider Options
OpenAI · Anthropic · Gemini · Ollama
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Two Editions, One App

Direct ($79 lifetime): Use your own API keys for OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google — your writing never touches our servers. Free local AI via Ollama.

App Store (Free): AI features via our cloud proxy with optional credit subscriptions. All core writing, worldbuilding, and export features work without any subscription.

Everything You Need to Write Your Novel

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AI Entity Extraction

Your AI assistant reads your manuscript and automatically builds character profiles, location entries, and timelines from your prose. Accept, edit, or dismiss proposals.

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Continuity Checking

Catch inconsistencies before your beta readers do. AI-powered analysis flags contradicting details, timeline errors, and character discrepancies across chapters.

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Worldbuilding Dashboard

Organize characters, locations, magic systems, and lore across 12 categories. Templates for fantasy, sci-fi, historical, and more.

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8-Format Export

Export to DOCX, PDF, EPUB, Markdown, HTML, Plain Text, RTF, and Final Draft (.fdx). Ready for submission, self-publishing, or collaboration.

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Privacy-First AI

Choose your AI provider: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or local Ollama. In the Direct edition, your manuscripts never leave your Mac. Zero telemetry.

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Offline-First

Write anywhere. Your documents live on your Mac. AI features work when you’re online, but the editor never requires a connection.

Full Manuscript Lifecycle

📝 Write & Organize

  • Rich text editor with chapter management
  • Manuscript lifecycle: Planning → Draft → Revision → Final → Archived
  • Series support — group related manuscripts
  • Word count targets and progress tracking

🌐 Build Your World

  • 8 entity types: Characters, Locations, Items, Events, Organizations, Races, Magic, and Lore
  • Relationship tracking with AI detection
  • Timeline events with AI proposals
  • Structured worksheets from 12 worldbuilding categories

Launch Timeline

1
March 2026
Pre-sale opens
Early Bird from $39 · Beta access
2
Mar — Jun 2026
Beta feedback cycle
Pre-sale buyers shape the final product
3
June 2026
Full launch
Direct + App Store · Standard price $79

Pre-Sale Pricing

Lock in your lifetime license at a discount. All tiers include immediate beta access.

Early Bird · 100 Slots
$39

Save 50% off launch price

One-time · Lifetime v1.x license

  • All features included
  • Immediate beta access
  • BYOK AI + free local Ollama
  • Activate on up to 3 Macs
  • Free updates for v1.x
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
Pre-Order — $39

First 100 buyers only · macOS 14+

Founder · 200 Slots
$59

Save 25% off launch price

One-time · Lifetime v1.x license

  • Everything in Early Bird
  • Immediate beta access
  • Your name in the app credits
  • Priority feature requests
  • Direct community channel access
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
Pre-Order — $59

200 slots · macOS 14+

Standard · Unlimited
$79

Full price

One-time · Lifetime v1.x license

  • All features included
  • Immediate beta access
  • BYOK AI + free local Ollama
  • Activate on up to 3 Macs
  • Free updates for v1.x
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
Pre-Order — $79

Always available · macOS 14+

Coming June 2026
Free

Mac App Store edition with optional AI credit subscriptions

Full editor & worldbuilding AI via cloud proxy iCloud sync Family Sharing $9.99/mo or $29.99/mo AI credits

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the pre-sale tiers?+
Early Bird ($39) — Limited to 100 buyers. 50% off the launch price. Includes immediate beta access and all features.

Founder ($59) — Limited to 200 buyers. 25% off, plus your name in the app credits and priority feature requests.

Standard ($79) — Unlimited availability at the full launch price. All buyers get beta access until June 2026 launch.
What's the difference between Direct and App Store?+
Both editions include the same core writing and worldbuilding features. The Direct edition is a one-time purchase ($79 at launch, from $39 pre-sale) where AI chat goes directly to the provider using your own API keys. The App Store edition launches free in June 2026 with optional AI credit subscriptions.
Is my writing data private?+
Yes. Manuscripts are stored locally on your Mac. In the Direct edition, AI requests go straight to the provider using your own keys. In the App Store edition, AI requests pass through our encrypted proxy but are never stored.
Does it work offline?+
The editor, worldbuilding tools, and export features work completely offline. AI-powered features require internet (unless using local Ollama).
What does "lifetime license" mean?+
Your purchase covers all v1.x updates. Pre-sale buyers ($39/$59/$79) all receive the same lifetime v1.x license — just at different price points. If v2.0 is released, you can continue using v1 forever or upgrade at a discount. v1 never stops working.
Can I activate on multiple Macs?+
Yes — up to 3 Macs. Manage devices at activate.litestep.com.
What AI providers are supported?+
OpenAI (GPT-4o, GPT-4.1), Anthropic (Claude Sonnet 4, Claude Opus 4), Google (Gemini 2.5 Pro/Flash), and Ollama (local, free). Switch anytime.
Do you offer refunds?+
Yes — 30-day money-back guarantee on Direct purchases. Email [email protected].

Ready to write your story?

Pre-sale opens March 2026 — lifetime licenses from $39.

All pre-sale tiers include immediate beta access.