Connect the threads
of your story

Yarn - Complex stories need simple tools | Product Hunt
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Yarn is a writing platform that helps creative writers and novelists organize complex narratives, track plot threads, and get AI-powered assistance for every chapter.

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Complex stories need
simple tools

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See your entire story at a glance.

Track how each plot thread weaves through every chapter within an intuitive plot matrix.

Map main plots and subplots across all chapters
Drag and drop to reorganize story elements
Spot plot holes and pacing issues instantly
Keep multiple storylines perfectly synchronized

Capture ideas the moment they strike

Highlight any text in your manuscript and instantly create contextual notes that stay connected to your story.

Select text directly in your editor to create notes
Tag notes by character, plot, or theme
Search and filter notes across your entire book
Link notes to specific chapters and scenes
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An AI Editor who has your back

Never lose track of your story details again. Yarn's AI editor understands your characters, plots, and world-building, ready to help whenever you need context.

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Comparison with Yarn

Built for a writer's budget

First Draft

Free

What you get:

  • Upto 3 books
  • Unlimited Chapters
  • Track Chapter status
  • Unlimited Notes

Coming Soon:

  • Share Links
  • Public and Private Comments
  • Export Options

Storyteller

$8
Per month
Billed Annually

What you get:

  • Everything in First Draft
  • Unlimited Books
  • AI story assistant5 prompts

Wordsmith

$30
Per month
Billed Annually

What you get:

  • Everything in Storyteller
  • Unlimited Books
  • AI story assistant450 prompts
  • Publish Ebook