ShyEditor
ShyEditor is an AI tool that combines novel planning, a knowledge base, AI-assisted drafting, grammar checks, and whole-book feedback in one workspace.
- Free
- $10/month
Features
Fiction-focused planning, drafting, and revision capabilities.
- Story Engine
- Plan fiction with Story Engine, a knowledge base, and a corkboard.
- AI assistance
- Use monthly AI credits for drafting and targeted writing help.
- Grammar and style
- Check grammar and style without spending AI credits.
- Full-book feedback
- Review arcs, pacing, and plot holes on Pro.
- Writing goals
- Track writing goals and streaks inside the workspace.
- Document export
- Export TXT on Basic and add DOCX, PDF, and Markdown on Pro.
Pricing
Base plans and the usage limits that affect a full manuscript.
Basic
For writing full projects with a modest recurring AI allowance.
- Unlimited projects
- 20 AI credits each month after 100 starter credits
- TXT export
Pro
For larger AI use, book-level feedback, and richer exports.
- 500 AI credits per month
- Full-book feedback
- DOCX, PDF, and Markdown export
FAQ
How does this tool help plan a novel?
Plan fiction with Story Engine, a knowledge base, and a corkboard.
Can it assist with drafting prose?
Use monthly AI credits for drafting and targeted writing help.
What revision support does it provide?
Check grammar and style without spending AI credits.
How does it handle story context?
Review arcs, pacing, and plot holes on Pro.
Which export options are available?
Track writing goals and streaks inside the workspace.
What should I check before choosing a plan?
Export TXT on Basic and add DOCX, PDF, and Markdown on Pro.
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