Audience
Novelists, screenwriters, poets and short story writers who want to capture ideas, draft projects and build a daily writing habit on iPhone or iPad.
About Werdsmith
Werdsmith is a creative writing app for novelists, screenwriters, poets and short story writers. Write on iPhone and iPad, with companion apps for Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro and compatible Macs. Capture ideas, organize projects and use writing modes that format novels, poems and screenplays as you type. Novel Mode adds chapter headings and keeps chapter numbers in order. Build a daily writing habit with reminders, word targets, project goals and writing statistics. Optional AI writing prompts help you continue a story in your own style. Import text, Markdown, RTF, Word documents, supported Google Docs and PDFs. Export text, RTF or PDF. Optional account sync, automatic backups and version history help protect your writing. Share projects by link or publish selected work to a personal writer portfolio. Werdsmith is free to download, with an optional paid membership.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
Free
Pricing Details:
Free to download and use. Free use has limits on projects, writing prompts, and time in Novel Mode and app themes. Optional paid membership increases or removes these limits. A one-week free trial is available.
Free Version:
Free Version available.
Free Trial:
Free Trial available.
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Company Information
Werdsmith
Founded: 2011
Australia
werdsmith.com/app
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Mac
iPhone
iPad
Training
Documentation
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