Elevate Your Editing

A structured approach to novel editing that makes every scene count. Evaluate your writing against the 38 Fictionary Story Elements. Keep track of your characters, improve your plot, and create engaging settings.

 

 

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StoryTeller

$ 19 /month

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StoryTeller

$ 169 /year

Save over 25%. Billed in USD annually.

Instantly see how and where to improve your story.

Save time and money on editing.

Work on 3 manuscripts simultaneously.

No credit card required, cancel anytime.

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The Story Arc, Automated

StoryTeller automatically creates powerful visuals by analyzing your manuscript from start to finish. Insights such as the Story Arc provide a 30,000-foot view of your manuscript and quickly highlight structural areas that need improvement.

Fictionary Story Arc

Keep Track of Your Edit

Say goodbye to those old sticky notes, index cards, or massive spreadsheets. Automatically keep track of every aspect of your edit. Work efficiently and know you haven't missed a thing.

  • Progress by Scene
  • Progress by Story Elements

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How to Use StoryTeller

Import your manuscript and let StoryTeller go to work analyzing your story structure. Use the visual insights and the 38 Fictionary Story Elements to evaluate, edit, and improve each scene.

When your edit is complete, you'll have a powerful story ready to export and share with the world.

StoryTeller automatically identifies character names, links characters to scenes, and shows you where and when each character appears in your story. You’ll know immediately if your protagonist is getting enough page time.

The story arc has been around for over 2,000 years. It’s a proven form that keeps readers engaged, but it’s not about being formulaic: the story and the imagination behind it are unique to you. A powerful story contains key plot events. To create a story readers love, these events must happen at the right time.

Quickly visualize the pacing of your story based on scene length. Instead of going through the tedious exercise of listing your word count per scene in a spreadsheet, you can see the information within seconds.

Captures every Key Story Element in one place. Use the Story Map to work on common problem areas such as story flow, empty stages, POV goals, lack of tension and conflict, or confusing timelines.

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Emotional Impact

Once you've determined the location of each scene, ask yourself: How can your choice of location resonate with your POV character's emotional state?

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POV Character Goal

The POV Character Goal is what the character wants during a scene. Goals drive your story forward. If a character doesn't have a goal, then what are they doing?

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Smells

Smells often bring out memories. This can be an interesting way to trigger a flashback or backstory.

38 Story Elements

Identified from extensive research into how people connect with stories, the 38 Fictionary Story Elements will open your mind to endless creative editing possibilities. Keep track of your characters, tighten your plot, and create engaging settings.

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    Oz Mari G
    Published Author

    One brother vowed to rebuild their fortune and restore the glory of their name, the other followed their father's heinous path. One woman crossed their path, unaware of her bloodline, and a dark past

  • Veronica Ventura

    Ryder Stephens takes readers on an emotional arc of a young girl dealing with loss and grief. A page turner!

    Veronica Ventura
    Published Author

    As an author, Veronica attributes her success in character development to the diverse experiences in her medical career.

  • Moscow Nights

    The third in the series. The second novel edited in Fictionary StoryTeller.

    R.W. Buxton (book 2)
    Multi-book author

    Erin is desperate to save Gerry from dark vampire forces who would do anything to prevent him from fulfilling the prophecy.

  • First in the "A Darkside Defender" series

    Emma Thomas
    Fictionary Story Teller

    In a world where some have supernatural abilities, and most don’t, the King has bound those with magick by blood and fire to do his bidding.

  • "To say that this story is superb and masterful storytelling does not do this book justice."

    Alva Eriksson
    Watty Winner

    Edited in Fictionary, Adrent reaches Highest Rank in Sci-Fi - #3, Space Opera - #1 on Wattpad

  • From page one, I could not put this book down. The author took his plot to a new level, mind control brings us into the stratosphere of cyberwars!

    DS Kane
    Amazon Bestselling Author

    MindField, Kane’s 8th novel, was edited using Fictionary and honored by Kirkus Reviews.

  • Such a fantastic adventure story! Wow! I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of reading!

    Miriam R. Dumitra
    Amazon Bestselling Author

    BRIGHTSHADE, Miriam’s debut NaNoWriMo novel was edited using Fictionary and hit #1 on Amazon for Steampunk Science Fiction.

  • “My life would be so much easier if all the manuscripts that crossed my desk were as clean as yours.”

    Kristina Stanley
    Bestselling Author

    Crime Writers of Canada shortlisted Descent for the Unhanged Arthur Award for best unpublished crime fiction. Descent went on to hit #1 on Amazon's Hot New Releases.

  • Helping young people stay human in a tech driven life.

    Casper Pieters
    Multi-book Author

    Casper Pieters wants his readers to gain a deeper understanding about the online world. He embeds critical information in adventure narratives that enables his readers to learn while being swept along

  • RW Buxton book

    Never thought I’d really like vampire books but this is fantastic from beginning to end. Definitely recommend!!!

    R.W. Buxton
    Published Author

    A frantic middle of the night call jolts Gerry from his quiet, but lonely life, back into a world fraught with dangerous creatures of the night.