Everything you need to write your story
Whether you're writing a screenplay or a novel, PlotPins combines story structure, visual organization, and professional formatting in one seamless workflow.
Start with your concept
Every great story starts with a compelling premise. Our concept builder walks you through crafting a one-sentence summary that captures your story's essence — whether it's a feature film or your first novel.
- Guided prompts for hero, the knock, and stakes
- Genre and tone selection
- AI-powered concept generation from your inputs
Structure with story beats
Use our library of 40+ proven story beats to build a rock-solid structure. Each beat comes with guidance and examples — tailored to screenplays and novels alike.
- Three-act structure with key turning points
- Notes and ideas for each beat
- Progress tracking as you develop each section
Visualize on the board
See your entire story at a glance. Our digital corkboard lets you arrange scenes and chapters, track characters, and find the perfect flow.
- Drag-and-drop scene cards
- Color-coded by plot, character, or status
- Filter views to focus on what matters
Write with confidence
When you're ready to write, our editors handle the formatting. Screenplay or novel — just focus on telling your story.
- Industry-standard screenplay formatting or rich text novel editor
- Auto-save and version history
- Export to PDF ready for submission or print
Your personal writing coach
Get unstuck at any point in your story. Our AI Coach asks thought-provoking questions to help you discover what comes next — without ever writing a single word for you.
- Beat-specific guidance tailored to your story
- Socratic method — questions that spark ideas
- Never generates content — your story stays yours
- Available on every beat of your outline
AI Coach
Midpoint Beat
"Your protagonist has just discovered a major truth. How does this revelation change their approach to the goal? What internal shift happens here?"
Ready to write your story?
Join PlotPins today and bring your screenplay or novel to life.