Pinery AlternativesNovel Authoring Tools and other similar apps like Pinery

Pinery is described as 'Distraction-free Markdown editor for Mac with live preview, customizable typography, open format file storage, and one-click export to ePub, PDF, and HTML' and is a Novel Authoring tool in the news & books category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Pinery for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Mac, SaaS and iPad apps. The best Pinery alternative is Manuskript, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Pinery are Scrivener, Ulysses, ZenWriter and Atticus.

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  1. Manuskript icon
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    Open-source software offering a hierarchical outliner, distraction-free editor, character management, plot tools, Snowflake method support, section multi-organization, customizable writing workflows, cross-platform availability, and export to standard formats.

    121 Manuskript alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  2. Scrivener icon
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    Tailored for extensive writing, this tool offers flexible structure and organization, integrates project outlines, supports various formats, and allows reorganization through drag and drop, ensuring research materials are within reach for efficient work.

    123 Scrivener alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac
    • Wine
     
  3. Ulysses icon
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    Ulysses is a text editor for creative writers. Used by bloggers, poets, students and published novelists all over the world, it offers an integrated environment to brainstorm, draft, revise and even submit text on a professional level.

    129 Ulysses alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
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  4. ZenWriter icon
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    ZenWriter is a full-screen text editor that minimizes distractions with its tranquil, zen-like interface for Windows, offering limited formatting options designed to support uninterrupted writing flow and creativity while providing a calm atmosphere for authors and poets.

    65 ZenWriter alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  5. Atticus icon
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    Create professional print books and eBooks easily with the all-in-one book writing software.

    17 Atticus alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  6. Untold Novel icon
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    Untold Novel is a fresh new approach to planning your next bestseller. It helps you keep all your notes, ideas, characters, locations, and much more organized in one convenient place.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  7. Looking for a suite of tools for writing your book? This is not just a text editor it does so much more. Organise your story using timelines, planning boards and the snowflake tool, all integrated to make writing intuitive and fun.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Online
     
  8.  8 likes

    Squibler is an online book writing tool built to enable you to write books faster with a highly focused, minimalist editor and writing prompt generators to help you get ideas recorded fast.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. Dabble icon
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    Craft your story. Write your novel. Dabble is software for writing novels for the desktop (Mac and Windows) and browser, syncing between computers.

    70 Dabble alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
  10. Campfire provides a one-stop-shop for novelists: organizational and writing tools (Campfire Write), a hub of writing resources (Campfire Learn), & a writing and reading platform for building an audience and sharing your work (Campfire Explore).

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
     
  11. Plot Factory icon
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    A tailor-made writing application for fiction writers that lets you plan, organize, and write stories and series. You can create story outlines from pre-defined templates, create and manage rich and interesting characters, build immersive fictional worlds and more.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  12. Rayuela Editor is moderm, privacy-focused writing environment designed for long-form fiction (novels, screenplays, and theses). It bridges the gap between the structural power of Scrivener and the portability of modern web technology, wrapped in a native desktop application.

    44 Rayuela Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
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