A Writing App Crafted for Storytellers
Our modular writing and worldbuilding tools support your manuscript with better organization and seamless connection at every stage of your drafting process.
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Word Processing Without All the Fuss
Other software complicates the writing process—Campfire is made specifically for works of fiction like novels, short stories, and even worldbuilding projects. Write your first 25,000 words free.
All Your Notes in One Digital Binder
When you’re in the thick of your plot, the least of your worries should be wondering where your notes are. Pull them up at a moment’s notice for easy reference with the Notes sidebar.
Tune Out the Real World and Into Yours
Design a custom, code-free theme to match the aesthetic of your story, minimize distractions with Focus Mode, and sink into your world. This is your sanctuary.
Write Anywhere Inspiration Strikes
Plot starry-eyed adventures from under the covers, dream up a coffee shop meet-cute over a latte, or draft a labyrinthine twist from your local library with our browser, desktop, and mobile apps.
Settle In With These Storytelling Extras
Writing Stats
Stay on top of your writing goals by keeping track of your stats, down to every minor character. We’re rooting for you!
Collaboration
Invite editors, commenters, and viewers to create with you. Leave comments for one another and work on edits together, too.
Element Tagging
Tag your story elements to keep all your draft notes nice & tidy for quick access to every relevant detail.
Typewriter Mode
Keep every word written and sentence artfully arranged centered right in front of you while drafting with Typewriter Mode.
Undo & Redo
Accidentally delete something in the heat of the moment? No stress—restore lost work with global undo and redo.
Conlang Support
Cleverly tuck words from a custom dictionary script directly into your manuscript with our Languages integration.
Publishing Preview
Compile your manuscript when you’re ready to head to print and use previews to ensure everything is just right.
Document Import
Coming to Campfire from another software? Import a DOCX or EPUB file and we’ll automatically split your story into chapters for you.
Manuscript Export
Export your finished stories to EPUB and PDF for easily submitting to agents and publishing on all major platforms.
Eighteen Modules
Campfire is made up of modules designed to help you plan, plot, and publish everything from your novel and character sheets to story outlines and interactive maps.
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Create Your Masterpiece With Peace of Mind
Private and Secure
Unless you invite someone to your project, your writing stays private. No one can access it but you, and your data is encrypted and stored on secure servers.
Offline Mode
We save your work with daily backups so you can focus on writing without the fear of losing progress.
No Locked Writing Features
Use every module without facing a paywall. Simply sign up for your free account to start writing. Easy as that.
Own Your Elements Forever
You’ll always have access to your saved elements as read-only if you ever change your plan.
Direct Self-Publishing, Meaningful Opportunities
Campfire is more than a platform for writing books, it’s also a place to self-publish them! Bring the vision of your story to life while inspiring readers’ imaginations along the way.
Curate a Behind-the-Scenes Experience
Reveal content like short stories, character profiles, and world lore after every chapter to delightfully surprise readers as they navigate your story’s landscape.
Earn 80% on All Digital Purchases
We pay authors more than other leading publishing platforms, so you can worry less about your earnings and focus more on cultivating a closely-knit community around your creative works.
What Our Community is Saying
Campfire has made my writing process so much easier! I have been building a huge world for about 15 years now, but I was always getting lost in it. Organising characters [and] locations and finding them [tagged] in my [manuscript] has changed everything for the better.
Infinitely customizable software with a dev team that is responsive to writers' whims and dreams and one of the kindest writing communities on the net, Campfire is like that wonderful summer camp night spent telling fantastic stories with friends.
Campfire has allowed me to take my many, many story ideas and put them down in an organized, readable form... Without it, I would have hundreds of individual documents with no organization. Campfire has helped me write more in a shorter amount of time than I have ever have before [and] I couldn’t be happier.
300,000+
Happy Campers
200+ Million Words
Written Per Year
250,000 Stories
Created in 2024
300+ Stories
Published on Campfire
We Are Proudly Endorsed By These Epic Creators
Create With Campfire Your Way
Browser App
Start writing on your preferred browser instantly.
Desktop App
Download the desktop app for offline writing.
Mobile App
Use the mobile app to keep writing on the go.
Flexible Plans Made With You In Mind
Ready to turn the page and tell your tale? Our pricing plans offer convenient versatility. Create your account, then choose a plan on your Billing & Subscriptions page.
Try For Free
Campfire is free to sign up for with no credit card required. Try it out with no strings attached.
Subscribe Your Way
Only pay for what you need. Prices range from $2.00/mo for the Manuscript to $12.00/mo for all features.
Only Pay Once
Hate subscriptions? You can buy a lifetime license to the tools you need. 20% off if you purchase all modules!