StoryMill AlternativesNovel Authoring Tools and other similar apps like StoryMill

StoryMill is described as 'Storymill is a creative writing tool geared towards book writers; although, it could easily be used for other big creative writing projects, like scripts' and is a Novel Authoring tool in the news & books category. There are more than 25 alternatives to StoryMill for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and iPad apps. The best StoryMill alternative is Manuskript, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like StoryMill are Scrivener, yWriter, Hemingway Editor and oStorybook.

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  1. Manuskript icon

    Manuskript

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    Manuskript is an open-source tool for writers, with outliner, character management, plot development, distraction-free editor, etc.

    109 Manuskript alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Manuskript screenshot 1

    Top Manuskript Features

    1.  Outliner
    2.  Tree structure
    3.  Tracking of plots
    4.  Distraction-free Writing
    5.  Tracking of characters
    6.  Track Characters
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Support for MarkDown

    Manuskript VS StoryMill

     

    • Manuskript is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to StoryMill.

    • Manuskript is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to StoryMill.

    • Manuskript is Free and Open SourceStoryMill is Paid and Proprietary
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    Scrivener

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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.

    108 Scrivener alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac
    • Wine
    Scrivener screenshot 1

    Top Scrivener Features

    1.  Corkboard
    2.  Document compiler
    3.  Character database
    4.  Scene Management
    5.  Visual Organization
    6.  Split files into sections
    7.  Support for scripting
    8. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    9.  Multi-document View
    10.  Integrated Search
    11.  Folders
    12.  Word counter

    Scrivener VS StoryMill

     

    • Scrivener is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to StoryMill.

    • Scrivener is the most popular commercial alternative to StoryMill.

    • Scrivener is Paid and ProprietaryStoryMill is also Paid and Proprietary
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    yWriter

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    yWriter is a writing tool that uses "scenes" as a unit of text and allows you to associate that text with all manner of story elements (characters, locations, items) as well as place it and rearrange it within the context of chapters.

    68 yWriter alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Main screen on Windows XP

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Outline mode
    3.  Tracking of plots
    4.  Project Organization
    5.  Track Characters
    6.  Scene Management
    7.  Plot visualisation
    8.  Character database

    yWriter VS StoryMill

     

    • yWriter is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to StoryMill.

    • yWriter is Freemium and ProprietaryStoryMill is Paid and Proprietary
    • yWriter is LightweightStoryMill is not according to our users
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    Hemingway Editor

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    Hemingway App makes your writing bold and clear.

    132 Hemingway Editor alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    Hemingway Editor screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Spell Checking
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Writing assistance
    4.  Collaborative writing
    5.  Ebook writer
    6. Readability icon  Readability integration
    7.  Distraction-free Writing
    8.  Automated proofreading
    9.  Writing suggestions

    Hemingway Editor VS StoryMill

     

    • Hemingway Editor is the most popular Web-based alternative to StoryMill.

    • Hemingway Editor is Paid and ProprietaryStoryMill is also Paid and Proprietary
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    oStorybook

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    oStorybook is a free, open source novel-writing software for creative writers, novelists and authors which will help you to keep an overview of multiple plot-lines while writing texts.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BE flagBelgium
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    oStorybook screenshot 1

    oStorybook Features

    1.  Character database
    2.  Detailed toolbar
    3.  Java based
    4.  Text editing

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    Final Draft

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    Use your creative energy to focus on the content; let Final Draft take care of the style. Final Draft is the number-one selling word processor specifically designed for writing movie scripts, television episodics and stage plays.

    48 Final Draft alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Story Map

    Final Draft Features

    1.  Screenwriting
    2.  Scriptwriting Assistant
    3.  Text to Speech
    4.  Collaborative writing
    5.  Export to PDF
    6.  Brainstorming

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  10. Trelby icon

    Trelby

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    Trelby is simple, fast and elegantly laid out to make screenwriting simple. It is infinitely configurable.

    26 Trelby alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Trelby

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  WYSIWYG Support

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  11. Campfire Write icon

    Campfire Write

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    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).

    63 Campfire Write alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    Campfire Write screenshot 1

    Campfire Write Features

    1.  Goal Tracking
    2.  Storyboard
    3.  Distraction-free Writing
    4.  Collaborative writing
    5.  Reading
    6.  Sci-fi

    Campfire Write VS StoryMill

     

    • Campfire Write is the most popular SaaS alternative to StoryMill.

    • Campfire Write is Freemium and ProprietaryStoryMill is Paid and Proprietary
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    Novlr

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    Advanced writing tool supporting online and offline modes, accessible from any device. Features chapter and scene organization, grammar checks, version history, and export options including docx and epub. Novlr syncs with cloud services for seamless access and tracks goals with analytics.

    37 Novlr alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Novlr screenshot 1

    Novlr Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Works Offline
    3. Dropbox icon  Dropbox integration
    4.  Visual Organization
    5.  Export to EPUB
    6. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    7.  Export to PDF
    8.  Visual planning
    9.  Web-Based

    Novlr VS StoryMill

     
  13. Celtx icon

    Celtx

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    Based on the Firefox engine, supports standards, visual storyboarding, production scheduling, publication & international languages MUI support. Free tutorials, videos & wiki are available from the site. There is a very helpful community too.

    38 Celtx alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Celtx screenshot 1

    Celtx Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Screenwriting
    3.  Text formatting

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  14. NovaScriber icon

    NovaScriber

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    A most awesome tool to outline and write novels, stories, scripts and keep track of all your characters, locations, notes and ideas.

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Write your story

    NovaScriber Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Tree structure
    3. Microsoft Word icon  Export to Word
    4.  Corkboard
    5.  Export to EPUB

    NovaScriber VS StoryMill

     
  15. Wavemaker Novel Writing icon

    Wavemaker Novel Writing

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    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.

    69 Wavemaker Novel Writing alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Online
    Wavemaker Novel Writing screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  User story mapping
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Planning
    4.  Timeline
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Spell Checking
    8.  Hierarchical Structure
    9.  Writing assistance
    10.  Multiplatform
    11. Microsoft Word icon  Export to Word
    12.  Mobile friendly

    Wavemaker Novel Writing VS StoryMill

     
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