The story structure workspace for serious writers.
Outline, draft, and analyze your novel in a calm, visual environment that reveals arcs, themes, pacing, and threads as you write.
Built for long-form stories.
Manuscript + Outline
A synchronized drafting workspace that keeps your outline, chapters, and structure aligned.
Story Grid
Visualize POV, themes, tension, and character presence chapter-by-chapter.
Corkboard + Tags
Plan beats, tag threads, and organize revisions with flexible drag-and-drop boards.
Calm Writing Environment
A clean, editorial space designed for clarity and focus.
See your entire story at a glance.
Track arcs, themes, tension, and character presence across chapters. The Story Grid gives you a visual map of every thread, helping you plan and revise with confidence.
Draft with structure built in.
Your outline, notes, and manuscript stay in sync. Reorganize chapters, move scenes, and evolve your story without losing momentum.
Plan beats with clarity and flexibility.
Use cards, tags, and filters to organize beats and research. Every update reflects instantly in your outline and grid.
Coming soon
We're building a full story analysis engine. Here's what's next.
Dynamic Timeline Slider
Scrub through your story to see character state, knowledge, and locations at any moment.
Foreshadow & Payoff Mapper
Visualize setups and resolutions, and catch dangling threads.
Character & Theme Evolution
Track emotional changes, arcs, and motivations over time.
Narrative Heatmaps
Identify pacing issues and emotional hotspots instantly.
Built for long-form storytellers.
DraftLab is designed for writers who care deeply about structure, character, and theme.
- Novelists working on long-form stories
- Writers juggling multiple POVs or timelines
- Editors and book coaches guiding revision
- Creative writing students and instructors
Be one of the first to shape DraftLab.
Join the Alpha Waitlist and get early access to powerful story structure tools.