The letter arrives
Mara opens an overdue rent notice addressed to her mother. The bookshop has ten days to pay.
Every story begins
out of order.
Collect scene ideas on index cards, try different orders, and export an outline when you’re ready to write.
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The missing ledger
Mara finds the rent ledger behind a shelf. Her mother marked every payment, but the landlord denies receiving them.
The last receipt
At the eviction hearing, Mara produces a receipt signed by the landlord. The shop can stay open.
Three scenes · One story.
"You get yourself a pack of 3x5 cards and you write a scene on each card. When you have 70 scenes you have a feature film.”
From scattered scenes
to a structured story.
Dump your ideas onto the board, then arrange them into a structured timeline. Try the interactive demo below.
Try the demoThe Bookshop LedgerInteractive demo
Capture scenes in any order. Keep notes close and connect the ideas that belong together.
Add your own scene, then drag its handle to a timeline beat. Or select a scene and tap a beat.
Scene card
The letter arrives
Mara opens an overdue rent notice addressed to her mother. The bookshop has ten days to pay.
Mara
Scene card
The missing ledger
Mara finds the rent ledger behind a shelf. Her mother marked every payment, but the landlord denies receiving them.
The bookshop
Scene card
The last receipt
At the eviction hearing, Mara produces a receipt signed by the landlord. The shop can stay open.
“That’s your signature.”
Timeline · v1
The foundational setup, confrontation, and resolution. Scroll across to explore every beat.
01Act I: Setup
Establish characters, world, and the inciting incident.
02Plot Point 1
The event that launches the main conflict.
03Act II: Confrontation
Rising action, obstacles, and escalation.
04Midpoint
A turning point that shifts the trajectory.
05Plot Point 2
The crisis that leads into the climax.
06Act III: Resolution
Climax and denouement.
Mara
The bookshop
“That’s your signature.”
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From scene ideas
to an outline.
Collect scenes and notes
Drop scenes onto the Idea Board. Add characters, quotes, locations, and notes. Draw connections. Search and filter when you need a detail.
Compare story structures
Arrange the same cards against different storytelling frameworks and alternate timelines. With Pro, adapt an existing structure or make your own.
Save and back up your work
Signed-in work syncs to your account. The app also saves browser data, and you can download JSON backups. Check that syncing has completed before changing devices.
Start with a framework. Leave room for your own.
Choose Free
or Pro.
Compare project limits and custom structure access.
Compare plan features
| Your toolkit | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Story projects | 1 | Unlimited |
| Idea Board & Structure Compiler | Included | Included |
| Built-in story frameworks | Included | Included |
| Create & clone custom structures | — | Included |
| Screenplay imports & exports | Included | Included |
| Account syncing & JSON backups | Included | Included |
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Loose
threads.
Who is Story Structure for?
Writers starting with scattered ideas for scenes, or well into their draft. Start a new story, untangle a plot, or reorganize a draft. You don’t need to know the ending to begin. Turn your script into a modular pipeline. Play with scene ordering and find your perfect plotline.
Can I use it for free?
Yes. Free includes 1 project, the Idea Board, Structure Compiler, built-in frameworks, imports, exports, and account syncing. No payment card is needed to create a free account.
Do I have to follow a template?
No. Brainstorm freely on the Idea Board, then use a structure when it helps. Pro also lets you create and clone custom structures.
Can I import an existing screenplay?
Yes. Import a Fountain, Final Draft (.fdx), or plain-text screenplay to create scene cards. You can also restore a Story Structure JSON backup.
How is my work saved?
Signed-in work syncs to your account, and the app also keeps browser data. Download JSON backups for a separate portable copy. Check that syncing has completed before changing devices.
How do I manage my subscription?
Open your account menu in the workspace and choose Manage billing. The Stripe billing portal handles payment details and cancellation.