LivingWriter review

LivingWriter is a planning and writing app first, with AI layered on top. You organize a book with outlines, chapters, templates, an elements board and a research board, and write manuscripts or screenplays in the same place. The free plan covers your first book and a taste of AI. Pro adds unlimited manuscripts, print-ready export, the full boards system, collaboration and everyday AI, plus Canva and Google Drive integration. Pro + AI adds the heavier tools fiction writers will look for: chat with your manuscript, AI outlines, rewrites and analysis, manuscript-to-screenplay conversion, and AI cover and element images. Paid plans start with a 7-day trial for $0.99. The USD prices on the pricing page changed between our page loads in November 2026, so we have not listed a figure; check the price shown at checkout. Writers who want boards and outlines alongside AI may prefer one app over a separate planner and AI tool.

Who it is for

writers who want planning boards and AI in one app

Price

See vendor pricing (USD check pending); free plan; 7-day trial of paid plans for $0.99.

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• Outlines, chapters, templates and story elements boards
• AI outlines, rewrites, analysis and summaries
• Chat with your manuscript on Pro + AI
• Manuscript-to-screenplay conversion on Pro + AI
• Canva and Google Drive integration on Pro

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Free plan covers your first book with outlines and notes
• Strength: Writes both manuscripts and screenplays
• Strength: 7-day trial of paid plans costs $0.99
• Weakness: Paid plan prices changed between our page loads, so check the current price at checkout
• Weakness: Full AI, including manuscript chat, needs the higher Pro + AI plan
• Weakness: Free plan only gives a taste of AI

Key facts

• Plans: Free, Pro, Pro + AI
• Free plan: Yes, your first book
• Trial: 7 days for $0.99
• Formats: Manuscripts and screenplays

Where it ranks

LivingWriter is No. 8 in our Best AI Story Generators verdict.