Task · Writing

Write fiction or a novel: our pick and two alternatives

The AI tool we’d start with for this job, two alternatives, and why each one fits.

Best pick

Sudowrite

Made specifically for fiction writers (plot, prose, characters).

Paid (free trial) · Fiction and novel writing

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Alternative

Claude

Nuanced prose and strong long-context editing.

Freemium · Long-form writing, editing long documents and careful reasoning

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Alternative

ChatGPT

Great for brainstorming plots and characters.

Freemium · All-round drafting, brainstorming, rewriting and quick analysis

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