The ultimate app for creative writing
Organize your research, ideas, characters and outline in one place.
Organize the creative, messy part of writing alongside your favourite writing software.
The vast majority of writing software is organized around the idea of a linear document. But for most people, writing isn’t linear. Because thinking isn’t linear. Writing is about gradually getting a jumble of ideas into shape. Milanote's writing app matches the way writers think.
See everything in one place
Create a hub for your story and organize every part of it in one flexible place. It's the ultimate birds-eye view to keep your vision on track.
Brainstorm and experiment
Linear word documents are great for your final output, but on day one you need a flexible space to explore your ideas.
- See the connections between your ideas and characters
- Combine text, images and video
- Create mind maps to explore new directions
Bring your characters to life
Use the Milanote Character template to define the specific traits of your characters then map the connections between them. You'll revisit these boards again and again as your story takes shape.
A faster way to research
The Milanote web clipper lets you instantly save text, images, videos or links from any website. It also saves the source of everything you collect.
Outline in a flexible way
Milanote lets you see your story structure at a glance—just like your wall of index cards, but portable. Easily drag and drop to rearrange the key parts as your story comes to life. It's the perfect companion to your manuscript.
Secure and private
Our infrastructure is designed for security, constantly monitored & always available. All of your data is hosted in an environment with world class security and privacy.
- Real-time backups.
- Notes encrypted both at rest and in transit.
- Strict policies and controls to prevent Milanote staff from accessing your content.
Plan your next story
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