Fortelling - Story Writing App
Book & novel: world plotting
Free · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPad
Novelist, are you ready to start writing your next fantastic novel?
Fortelling provides the tools you need to plot & write your book.
Writing Tools
Our advanced plotting tools allow you to organize your story elements. Create characters, languages, species & items. Build out your fictional worlds with our advanced location tool.
Create sublocations and document your unique universe.
Keep an overview
Link all your story elements together to create one giant board with related items. Describe their relations and keep the mess in your head organized.
Write your novel
Are you ready to put your pen on paper? You can even write your novel within Fortelling. Use our writing statistics and version history to stay in control.
Collaborate
Working together on a story has never been easier. You can keep the synergy going through our real-time collaboration feature and co-write something unique.
Weekly Challenges
Every Sunday, we launch a new writing prompt to challenge your imagination. Come up with an interesting short story for our prompt, share it with others, and receive feedback.
more We know finding a productive rhythm can be hard. That's why we will now send you a daily writing reminder!
You can select at what time you're the most productive: early morning or late at night, and receive a reminder. If you have a specific schedule (for example, late-night work during the week and early mornings on the weekend), you can set a custom schedule.
4.3.10 31 Mar
We know finding a productive rhythm can be hard. That's why we will now send you a daily writing reminder!
You can select at what time you're the most productive: early morning or late at night, and receive a reminder. If you have a specific schedule (for example, late-night work during the week and early mornings on the weekend), you can set a custom schedule.
4.3.9 26 Mar
We know finding a productive rhythm can be hard. That's why we will now send you a daily writing reminder!
You can select at what time you're the most productive: early morning or late at night, and receive a reminder. If you have a specific schedule (for example, late-night work during the week and early mornings on the weekend), you can set a custom schedule.
4.3.8 24 Mar
We know finding a productive rhythm can be hard. That's why we will now send you a daily writing reminder!
You can select at what time you're the most productive: early morning or late at night, and receive a reminder. If you have a specific schedule (for example, late-night work during the week and early mornings on the weekend), you can set a custom schedule.
4.3.7 23 Mar
We know finding a productive rhythm can be hard. That's why we will now send you a daily writing reminder!
You can select at what time you're the most productive: early morning or late at night, and receive a reminder. If you have a specific schedule (for example, late-night work during the week and early mornings on the weekend), you can set a custom schedule.
4.3.5 21 Mar
We know finding a productive rhythm can be hard. That's why we will now send you a daily writing reminder!
You can select at what time you're the most productive: early morning or late at night, and receive a reminder. If you have a specific schedule (for example, late-night work during the week and early mornings on the weekend), you can set a custom schedule.
4.3.3 3 Mar
We know finding a productive rhythm can be hard. That's why we will now send you a daily writing reminder!
You can select at what time you're the most productive: early morning or late at night, and receive a reminder. If you have a specific schedule (for example, late-night work during the week and early mornings on the weekend), you can set a custom schedule.
4.3.2 26 Feb
We know finding a productive rhythm can be hard. That's why we will now send you a daily writing reminder!
You can select at what time you're the most productive: early morning or late at night, and receive a reminder. If you have a specific schedule (for example, late-night work during the week and early mornings on the weekend), you can set a custom schedule.
4.3.1 20 Feb
We know finding a productive rhythm can be hard. That's why we will now send you a daily writing reminder!
You can select at what time you're the most productive: early morning or late at night, and receive a reminder. If you have a specific schedule (for example, late-night work during the week and early mornings on the weekend), you can set a custom schedule.
4.3.0 18 Feb
Update 4.2.3:
- New: Duplicate story elements inside a project
- New: Add images to notes in the files tool
- New: Upload multiple images at once
- New: Show a grid or a listview of files
- New: Gallery view of all images in a folder in the files tool
- New: Select multiple files and delete/move all of them at once
- New: Show file extension in info sheet
- New: Preview .pdf files in the app
- New: Follow Fortelling on Tumblr (find the link in the follow sheet in the main menu)
- Improved: Image/file upload experience/speed improvements
- Improved: Speed for moving items to a new folder
- Improved: Dismiss popups will no longer show when no edits have been made
- Improved: Increased text scale range
- Improved: The icons of uploaded files and notes are now visually more different
- Improved: New icon for removing an element as a favorite
- Improved: Control the visibility of individual tools within a project
- Improved: Set all story elements of a tool to a specific visibility at once
- Fixed: Info link opens files wiki page instead of other unrelated page
- Fixed: Wrong username and image for the last edited user in the file info sheet
- Fixed: Filtering items was not working in the files tool
- Fixed: Sorting items was not working in the files tool
- Fixed: Sometimes new chapters would not be added to the right book
- Fixed: Search not working while in custom order mode.
- Fixed: Wiki badge is now clickable for more info
- Fixed: Updated support email address in the help sheet (support@fortelling.app)
- Fixed: Password reset sheet showing black screen on mobile
4.2.4 1 Feb
Update 4.2.3:
- New: Duplicate story elements inside a project
- New: Add images to notes in the files tool
- New: Upload multiple images at once
- New: Show a grid or a listview of files
- New: Gallery view of all images in a folder in the files tool
- New: Select multiple files and delete/move all of them at once
- New: Show file extension in info sheet
- New: Preview .pdf files in the app
- New: Follow Fortelling on Tumblr (find the link in the follow sheet in the main menu)
- Improved: Image/file upload experience/speed improvements
- Improved: Speed for moving items to a new folder
- Improved: Dismiss popups will no longer show when no edits have been made
- Improved: Increased text scale range
- Improved: The icons of uploaded files and notes are now visually more different
- Improved: New icon for removing an element as a favorite
- Improved: Control the visibility of individual tools within a project
- Improved: Set all story elements of a tool to a specific visibility at once
- Fixed: Info link opens files wiki page instead of other unrelated page
- Fixed: Wrong username and image for the last edited user in the file info sheet
- Fixed: Filtering items was not working in the files tool
- Fixed: Sorting items was not working in the files tool
- Fixed: Sometimes new chapters would not be added to the right book
- Fixed: Search not working while in custom order mode.
- Fixed: Wiki badge is now clickable for more info
- Fixed: Updated support email address in the help sheet (support@fortelling.app)
- Fixed: Password reset sheet showing black screen on mobile
4.2.3 27 Jan
Update 4.2.2:
- New: Duplicate story elements inside a project
- New: Add images to notes in the files tool
- New: Upload multiple images at once
- New: Show a grid or a listview of files
- New: Gallery view of all images in a folder in the files tool
- New: Select multiple files and delete/move all of them at once
- New: Show file extension in info sheet
- New: Preview .pdf files in the app
- New: Follow Fortelling on Tumblr (find the link in the follow sheet in the main menu)
- Improved: Image/file upload experience/speed improvements
- Improved: Speed for moving items to a new folder
- Improved: Dismiss popups will no longer show when no edits have been made
- Improved: Increased text scale range
- Improved: The icons of uploaded files and notes are now visually more different
- Improved: New icon for removing an element as a favorite
- Improved: Control the visibility of individual tools within a project
- Improved: Set all story elements of a tool to a specific visibility at once
- Fixed: Info link opens files wiki page instead of other unrelated page
- Fixed: Wrong username and image for the last edited user in the file info sheet
- Fixed: Filtering items was not working in the files tool
- Fixed: Sorting items was not working in the files tool
- Fixed: Sometimes new chapters would not be added to the right book
- Fixed: Search not working while in custom order mode.
- Fixed: Wiki badge is now clickable for more info
- Fixed: Updated support email address in the help sheet (support@fortelling.app)
- Fixed: Password reset sheet showing black screen on mobile
4.2.2 21 Jan
Update 4.2:
- New: Duplicate story elements inside a project
- New: Add images to notes in the files tool
- New: Upload multiple images at once
- New: Show a grid or a listview of files
- New: Gallery view of all images in a folder in the files tool
- New: Select multiple files and delete/move all of them at once
- New: Show file extension in info sheet
- New: Preview .pdf files in the app
- New: Follow Fortelling on Tumblr (find the link in the follow sheet in the main menu)
- Improved: Image/file upload experience/speed improvements
- Improved: Speed for moving items to a new folder
- Improved: Dismiss popups will no longer show when no edits have been made
- Improved: Increased text scale range
- Improved: The icons of uploaded files and notes are now visually more different
- Improved: New icon for removing an element as a favorite
- Improved: Control the visibility of individual tools within a project
- Improved: Set all story elements of a tool to a specific visibility at once
- Fixed: Info link opens files wiki page instead of other unrelated page
- Fixed: Wrong username and image for the last edited user in the file info sheet
- Fixed: Filtering items was not working in the files tool
- Fixed: Sorting items was not working in the files tool
- Fixed: Sometimes new chapters would not be added to the right book
- Fixed: Search not working while in custom order mode.
- Fixed: Wiki badge is now clickable for more info
- Fixed: Updated support email address in the help sheet (support@fortelling.app)
4.2.1 20 Jan
Update 4.2.0:
- New: Duplicate story elements inside a project
- New: Add images to notes in the files tool
- New: Upload multiple images at once
- New: Show a grid or a listview of files
- New: Gallery view of all images in a folder in the files tool
- New: Select multiple files and delete/move all of them at once
- New: Show file extension in info sheet
- New: Preview .pdf files in the app
- New: Follow Fortelling on Tumblr (find the link in the follow sheet in the main menu)
- Improved: Image/file upload experience/speed improvements
- Improved: Speed for moving items to a new folder
- Improved: Dismiss popups will no longer show when no edits have been made
- Improved: Increased text scale range
- Improved: The icons of uploaded files and notes are now visually more different
- Improved: New icon for removing an element as a favorite
- Improved: Control the visibility of individual tools within a project
- Improved: Set all story elements of a tool to a specific visibility at once
- Fixed: Info link opens files wiki page instead of other unrelated page
- Fixed: Wrong username and image for the last edited user in the file info sheet
- Fixed: Filtering items was not working in the files tool
- Fixed: Sorting items was not working in the files tool
- Fixed: Sometimes new chapters would not be added to the right book
- Fixed: Search not working while in custom order mode.
- Fixed: Wiki badge is now clickable for more info
- Fixed: Updated support email address in the help sheet (support@fortelling.app)
4.2.0 8 Jan
Performance improvements
4.1.5 04/12/2025
- New: Leave challenge suggestions
- New: Subscribe to the newsletter in the menu
- Fixed: Found a significant memory leak that could cause crashes on some devices
- Fixed: EULA text not completely visible
- Fixed: Table cell editing not working on mobile
- Fixed: Some icons not showing in the correct category
4.1.2 17/10/2025
- New: Select one of the 12 new themes for the app (Pro feature)
- New: Create a custom theme for the app
- New: Select one of the 12 fonts for the layout (OpenDyslexic font and more; Pro feature)
- New: Scale the font size of the app
- New: Test lab with experimental features
- New: Blogs are now embedded in the app for more direct communication
- Improved: Subscribe to the newsletter in the menu
- Fixed: Set a template as the default for a tool on mobile
- Fixed: Restoring timelines from trash was not working
4.1.1 02/10/2025
- New: Select one of the 12 new themes for the app (Pro feature)
- New: Create a custom theme for the app
- New: Select one of the 12 fonts for the layout (OpenDyslexic font and more; Pro feature)
- New: Scale the font size of the app
- New: Test lab with experimental features
- Improved: Subscribe to the newsletter in the menu
- Fixed: Set a template as the default for a tool on mobile
- Fixed: Restoring timelines from trash was not working
4.1.0 29/09/2025
Update 4.0.10 includes many bug fixes, layout improvements, and performance enhancements. Be sure to check the changelog in the app for what's new or modified.
4.0.10 10/08/2025
Update 4.0.9 includes many bug fixes, layout improvements, and performance enhancements. Be sure to check the changelog in the app for what's new or modified.
4.0.9 06/08/2025
Update 4.0.8 includes many bug fixes, layout improvements, and performance enhancements. Be sure to check the changelog in the app for what's new or modified.
4.0.8 25/07/2025
Update 4.0.7 includes many bug fixes, layout improvements, and performance enhancements. Be sure to check the changelog in the app for what's new or modified.
4.0.7 17/07/2025
Update 4.0.6 includes many bug fixes, layout improvements, and performance enhancements. Be sure to check the changelog in the app for what's new or modified.
Introducing version 4.0, the next chapter of Fortelling:
- Fresh look on the web - A fully redesigned web interface for faster, smoother plotting and editing.
- Custom templates - Create and save your own layouts to start each project your way.
- InkLink sharing - Copy templates between projects with one click.
- New field types - Add sliders, story beats, dropdown selectors and more to your forms.
- Built‑in tables - Organize your data in easy‑to‑read grids.
- File browser - Manage all your assets in one place.
- Plotting tool - Visualize timelines and story arcs without leaving the app.
- Better version history – Track every change and roll back in seconds.
- Public wiki – Publish story elements so anyone can browse and use them.
- Role-based access – Control who can view or edit each part of your work.
Update now and take your storytelling to version 4.0!
4.0.6 10/07/2025
Update 4.0.4 includes many bug fixes, layout improvements, and performance enhancements. Be sure to check the changelog in the app for what's new or modified.
Introducing version 4.0, the next chapter of Fortelling:
- Fresh look on the web - A fully redesigned web interface for faster, smoother plotting and editing.
- Custom templates - Create and save your own layouts to start each project your way.
- InkLink sharing - Copy templates between projects with one click.
- New field types - Add sliders, story beats, dropdown selectors and more to your forms.
- Built‑in tables - Organize your data in easy‑to‑read grids.
- File browser - Manage all your assets in one place.
- Plotting tool - Visualize timelines and story arcs without leaving the app.
- Better version history – Track every change and roll back in seconds.
- Public wiki – Publish story elements so anyone can browse and use them.
- Role-based access – Control who can view or edit each part of your work.
Update now and take your storytelling to version 4.0!
4.0.4 08/07/2025
This is a bug fix update to our major release (4.0). You can find what's new below the changelog.
Update 4.0.3:
Improved:
- Changed dark mode colors to make the design easier on the eyes
Fixed:
- Perspectives missing on regular links
- Some projects were not showing on the home screen
- Graph lines not matching with y-axis
- Y-axis labels now round to numbers that make sense
- Link sheets without boards attached to them crashed
- Removed debug language
- Telegram link not working
Introducing version 4.0, the next chapter of Fortelling:
- Fresh look on the web - A fully redesigned web interface for faster, smoother plotting and editing.
- Custom templates - Create and save your own layouts to start each project your way.
- InkLink sharing - Copy templates between projects with one click.
- New field types - Add sliders, story beats, dropdown selectors and more to your forms.
- Built‑in tables - Organize your data in easy‑to‑read grids.
- File browser - Manage all your assets in one place.
- Plotting tool - Visualize timelines and story arcs without leaving the app.
- Better version history – Track every change and roll back in seconds.
- Public wiki – Publish story elements so anyone can browse and use them.
- Role-based access – Control who can view or edit each part of your work.
Update now and take your storytelling to version 4.0!
4.0.3 07/07/2025
We know finding a productive rhythm can be hard. That's why we will now send you a daily writing reminder!
You can select at what time you're the most productive: early morning or late at night, and receive a reminder. If you have a specific schedule (for example, late-night work during the week and early mornings on the weekend), you can set a custom schedule.
more Version 4.3.10 31 Mar
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