Top pick
Sudowrite
Writing & Translation3.6
A writing app for novelists that plans, drafts and edits fiction in your style.
Best for: Outlining a novel from an idea
Top picks
Best AI for writing stories and books
An AI story writer helps you plan, draft and edit fiction, from a short story to a full novel, while you stay in charge of the ideas.
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Why Sudowrite is the top pick
It is the best-known tool built just for fiction, and its Story Bible keeps a whole novel's details in one place.
- The most complete toolkit for writing fiction with AI: Story Bible, scene drafting, rewriting and feedback in one editor.
- Plans are $10, $22 or $44 a month billed yearly and differ mainly in credits. Paying monthly costs a good deal more.
- Prose quality is mixed. Some writers love Muse; others find it flowery and clichéd and get better results from Claude for less.
- Heavy drafters report running out of credits mid-month, and long imported drafts have caused glitches.
- AI-written fiction is controversial with many readers, authors and publishers. Know the rules where you plan to publish.
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Questions
What is the best AI for writing stories and books?
Sudowrite is the top pick. It is the best-known tool built just for fiction, and its Story Bible keeps a whole novel's details in one place.
Is there a free AI for writing stories and books?
Sudowrite has no free plan, but Claude and ChatGPT have a free option.
How much does Sudowrite cost?
There's no free plan. Paid plans start at $10/mo.
What are the alternatives to Sudowrite?
Other good options are Claude and ChatGPT. Claude is best for long-form writing and editing.