Desktop app or web app? An honest look for writers
Writing software comes as desktop apps and web apps. A fair look at the pros and cons of each, a short checklist for choosing, and why you should back up whichever you pick.
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Guides for writers who finish books
Practical guides for fiction writers on drafting, formatting and publishing, from the Mythwrite team.
How to disclose AI use on Amazon KDP (and keep a record)
What Amazon KDP asks authors to disclose about AI, the difference between AI-generated and AI-assisted content, and a simple way to keep a record.
How to format a novel for KDP on Windows without Vellum
A practical guide to formatting a novel for Kindle Direct Publishing on Windows: trim size, margins, bleed, EPUB versus print PDF, and a final checklist.
The best novel writing software in 2027: an honest guide
A practical comparison of Scrivener, Novelcrafter, Atticus, Vellum, Plottr and Mythwrite, organised around the work each suits.
How to build a story bible for a fantasy series
Build a usable fantasy reference for characters, places, factions, items and lore, with canon status, scene references and a maintenance routine.
How to plan a book series without losing the thread
Plan series arcs, individual book endings, continuity and a shared story bible without making every future scene a fixed commitment.
Scrivener to EPUB: three ways to get a clean ebook
Practical routes from Scrivener to an EPUB: Compile directly, convert with Calibre, or import DOCX into Mythwrite and export.