Scripta: Book & Novel Writing

Scripta is an offline book writing app, novel writer, and manuscript formatter built specifically for fiction writers, nonfiction authors, and self-publishing indie creators. Draft your next novel, story, or nonfiction book in a calm, distraction-free writing studio that lets you preview how your chapters will look on an e-reader, tablet, or standard 6x9 paperback in real time. Write 100% offline with local-first privacy, organize multi-chapter manuscripts effortlessly, and export publication-ready EPUB, Word (DOCX), and print PDF files directly from your device. ✍️ DISTRACTION-FREE BOOK & NOVEL WRITING APP * Paper-Like Chapter Editor: Write comfortably in a clean, minimalist text editor featuring customizable typography with premium serif and sans-serif book fonts. * Custom Typesetting Controls: Adjust line height, page margins, and first-line paragraph indents to match standard manuscript format or your personal writing style. * Rich Text & Scene Formatting: Format your prose with bold, italics, strikethrough, bulleted lists, inline images, and automatic scene/page-break markers using a simple dash sequence. * True Dark Mode With Paper Fidelity: Switch the app interface to a comfortable dark mode for late-night writing while keeping your live book preview lit like real paper. 📖 LIVE EBOOK & 6x9 PAPERBACK PRINT PREVIEW * Instant Book Layout Simulator: Stop guessing how your manuscript will look after publishing. Preview your exact book typesetting as you write. * 3 Real-Time Reader Views: Toggle seamlessly between e-reader view (Kindle-style), tablet eBook view, and standard 6x9-inch paperback trim size in a convenient side panel. * Built for Indie Authors & KDP Self-Publishing: Catch widow lines, awkward page breaks, and spacing issues before you upload to self-publishing platforms. 📚 CHAPTER ORGANIZER & COMPLETE BOOK STRUCTURE * Multi-Chapter Manuscript Manager: Organize complex novels and nonfiction books with a fast, drag-and-drop chapter list designed for easy renaming, reordering, and structuring. * Professional Front Matter Builder: Generate polished title pages and front matter with your author name, custom book cover art, copyright page details, and dedication page. * Custom Starter Manuscripts: Hit the ground running with a guided onboarding flow that builds a tailored book template around your writing goals. 📤 EXPORT TO EPUB, WORD (DOCX) & PRINT-READY PDF * Publication-Ready Book Exports: Compile and export your finished manuscript into clean Microsoft Word (DOCX) documents, print-ready PDFs, and reflowable eBooks (EPUB). * Full Manuscript Print Proofing: Review your compiled book layout from cover to cover before saving to your device or sharing to cloud storage, email, or editors. 🔒 100% OFFLINE WRITING & LOCAL-FIRST PRIVACY * No Cloud Account Required. * Write Anywhere Offline: Draft chapters on flights, commutes, or off the grid without needing a sign-in, subscription cloud sync, or internet connection—and never worry about AI scraping your unpublished work. ⭐ HONEST FREEMIUM VS. SCRIPTA PREMIUM * Start Writing Free: Draft up to 2 complete books and 6 chapters per book for free, complete with live device previews and ad-supported DOCX/PDF exports. * Scripta Premium (Full Indie Publishing Suite): * Unlimited Books & Chapters: Write endless novels, novellas, and series without limits. * eBook (EPUB) & Unlimited Exports: Unlock unlimited Word (DOCX), PDF, and professional EPUB eBook compilation. * Complete Back Matter Sections: Add an Appendix, Bibliography, and About the Author page to your book. * Print Back-Cover Designer & Ornate Headers: Add a custom back-cover image for PDF print exports and style your chapters with decorative ornamental headers. * 100% Ad-Free Studio: Enjoy an uninterrupted, distraction-free writing experience. Start drafting your manuscript today and turn your blank page into a beautifully typeset book ready for readers!

What’s new in Scripta 2.9 • Chapter styles with drop caps and ornaments • Custom ornaments, including your own images • Print sizes with large print and print-ready PDF • Auto margins, headers, and page numbers for print • Outline notes for the book and each chapter • Idea wheels for plot, character, world, and more • Character roster and lore beside the editor