Announcing Novel Beginnings. Kick-start your writing career with our $50,000 grand prize.

Write the story only you can tell

Bring your characters, worlds, and voice to life with ProWritingAid—the storytelling toolkit built for writers at every stage of their journey.

• Connect with writers worldwide

• Level up your craft with expert workshops

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Why choose ProWritingAid?

Over 4 million writers trust ProWritingAid to help them bring their stories to life.

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In-depth analysis & actionable feedback

Tailored analytical tools assess every aspect of your writing in seconds and teach you how to improve.

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Works with your favorite writing app

ProWritingAid works wherever you do, fitting neatly into any writing app like Word, Google Docs, or Scrivener.

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Your writing is safe with ProWritingAid

Your writing is sacred, so we use bank-level security to keep it safe and never use your text to train our algorithms.

Win $50,000 for 5,000 words

Kick-start your writing career with Novel Beginnings.

  • Submit the first 5,000 words of your original, unpublished novel for a chance to win $50,000, plus multiple $5,000 shortlist prizes.

  • Track your word count and earn milestone badges as you work toward 5,000 words.

  • Polish your entry with free expert advice, including inspiring talks, group writing sprints, and critique sessions in our supportive community.

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“ProWritingAid makes my writing better.”

Learn how ProWritingAid has helped bestselling author Leeanna Morgan edit her 59 published novels.

From first spark to final draft

Write, edit, and polish your story with one easy-to-use app.

Elevate every line

Improve your craft as you write with line editing tools that help you rephrase, cut clutter, and strengthen your voice. Spot clichés, sharpen dialogue, and polish every sentence to perfection.

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Get meaningful story feedback

Go beyond spelling and grammar. Get in-depth insights with Chapter Critique and Manuscript Analysis, and beta-reader-style feedback with Virtual Beta Reader, helping you shape your story into its strongest form.

Share your story with the world

Learn how to pitch, publish, and promote your work with confidence using Marketability Analysis. Understand what readers (and agents) are looking for—and how to stand out.

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Connect with other writers

Discover your writing community

Join our thriving community of writers and editors. Collaborate in writing circles, join sprints, and attend live workshops and interviews with bestselling authors.

Works in all your favorite writing apps

Access all ProWritingAid’s features directly in your writing app of choice.

Bestselling authors trust ProWritingAid

Join the USA Today and New York Times bestselling authors who’ve used ProWritingAid to refine their craft.

All of Me by Leeanna Morgan

All of Me

USA Today bestselling author Leeanna Morgan’s poignant romance is about a young widow finding a second chance at love in a small mountain town.

Stone of Fire by J F Penn

Stone of Fire

J.F. Penn, New York Times bestselling author, delivers a thrilling archaeological adventure filled with danger, conspiracy, and ancient secrets.

Sanctuary by Melle Amade

Sanctuary

A spellbinding tale of magic, romance, and adventure set in a secret school for supernatural beings, from USA Today bestselling author Melle Amade.

Built by writers, for writers

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Finish your book during Novel November

Sign up for our free challenge to help you write 50,000 words in 30 days. Get daily writing sprints, guidance from bestselling authors, and much more.

Our story began with a problem

In 2012 in London, our founder wanted to write a novel but was struggling with self-doubt. ProWritingAid was his solution to that problem and led to him discovering his passion. Ten years later, ProWritingAid has helped over 4 million people become better storytellers.

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