Finally finish your novel.

A kind community of genre writers. Live classes every week, certified story editors on your pages, and a place on the ring for your book.

Arrow keys turn the ring. Enter shows a book in the middle, Escape puts it back.

An Uncertain FaithAllie Potts · 01 / 22

Live this week

One hour, live with a certified editor, and never recorded.

  • Mystery CourseFirst classLisa Taylor
  • Revise Your NovelFirst classBrandi Badgett
  • Edit Your NovelWeek 2 of 8Brandi Badgett
  • Fantasy CourseWeek 2 of 8Adrienne Deeb
  • Outline Your NovelWeek 5 of 8Alexandria Yandt
  • 1 more this weekFull calendar

What you are joining

The Fictionary community

Membership is the community: the live classes, the certified editors and the writers who expect your next chapter. The software and Edwina help between classes.

Live classes, every week

One-hour classes with certified editors, in eight 8-week courses from Outline to Revise.

This week6 live1 hour each
  • Wed 11 AM ETMystery

    Mystery Course

    Lisa Taylor, first class

  • Thu 2 PM ETRevise

    Revise Your Novel

    Brandi Badgett, first class

  • Mon 4 PM ETEdit

    Edit Your Novel

    Brandi Badgett, week 2 of 8

  • Mon 7 PM ETFantasy

    Fantasy Course

    Adrienne Deeb, week 2 of 8

Self-paced lessons

Between classes, at your own pace.

Live, and never recordedFull calendar

Ask Edwina anything

AI help between classes, reading your scenes against the 38 Story Elements.

  • Is the goal clear in scene 4?
  • Where does the tension drop?

What should I fix in chapter 3? Does my exit hook land? Whose point of view is this scene in?

A certified editor on your pages

Specific notes on plot, character and setting, scene by scene.

Scene 4, draft 2Edited

She walked slowly and carefully across the room, nervous, and picked up the letter that was lying on the table. It was her Her brother's handwriting. She had not seen it in nine years.

Certified Story Editor

Accountability to finish

Weekly check-ins mean someone expects your next chapter.

Your draftOn track

13/ 24 chapters

Next check-in: Sunday

  • Chapter 13Due Sunday
  • Chapter 12In revision
  • Chapter 11Drafted

Writing days this week

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Weekly check-ins for every member

The Story Arc, scene by scene

The Fictionary software checks every scene against the Story Arc and the 38 Story Elements.

Your Story Arc24 scenes
  • 92Goal
  • 78Conflict
  • 64Tension
  • 88Point of view
  • 71Entry hook
  • 83Exit hook

38 Story Elements in every scene

Finish it. Then publish it.

Novels members finished here, out in the world.

An Uncertain Faith by Allie PottsThe Many Dates of Indigo by Amber D. SamuelStarlight by William Stacey

Who you learn from

Real people, with real credentials.

Kristina Stanley

Kristina Stanley

Fictionary's CEO and editor

Kristina wrote the Stone Mountain Mysteries and co-wrote the Secrets to Writing series. She built Fictionary around the structural method she edits with, and designs every course the school teaches.

Certified story editors

They teach the live classes

Five Fictionary Certified StoryCoach Editors, trained in story structure, each with their own genres, from romance and mystery to fantasy and science fiction.

Meet the instructors

A method, not vibes

The structure behind every class

Every class and every software report rests on the same structure: the Story Arc and the 38 Fictionary Story Elements, checked scene by scene.

What is a story arc?

In their own words

Writers who finished their novels with Fictionary.

  • An Uncertain Faith by Allie Potts
    “Let me just say that the automated Story Arc report alone makes this an outstanding tool.”
    Allie Pottsauthor of An Uncertain Faith
  • Starlight by William Stacey
    “Oh my god, where has Fictionary been all my life? I love this software.”
    William Staceyauthor of Starlight
  • Love, Ships & Sea Serpents by Elaine Canyon
    “Fictionary is what gave me the confidence to start self-publishing. I couldn't call myself an author without this amazing process.”
    Elaine Canyonauthor of Love, Ships & Sea Serpents
  • Destiny Unbound by C.A. Hollister
    “Fictionary helped with plot holes, stronger prose, and since my story deals in time travel, I was able to keep the storyline consistent.”
    C.A. Hollisterauthor of Destiny Unbound
  • Fortune Cookie by John R. Johnson
    “Fictionary taught me story elements and plot structure, which helped transform a mediocre manuscript to the short list of Fictionary Book of the Year.”
    John R. Johnsonauthor of Fortune Cookie
  • Mistress of Carrick by Dionne Haynes
    “Fictionary was awesome for structuring this book and ensuring I had the important elements included in every scene!”
    Dionne Haynesauthor of Mistress of Carrick
  • International Incident by Nikki Davenport
    “Fictionary's story arc function clarified how to pace my novels properly - it made all the difference for a cohesive story.”
    Nikki Davenportauthor of International Incident
  • A Human Element by Donna Galanti
    “Fictionary is a dynamic, innovative app that guides you through the revision process with ease.”
    Donna Galantiauthor of A Human Element
  • Ticket to Paradise by Michael Preston
    “I have used Fictionary to edit my first two books, and it has made me a much better writer.”
    Michael Prestonauthor of Ticket to Paradise
  • Witch Trial Legacy by Katherine Eddinger Smits
    “After using Fictionary to perfect the story structure for my romantasy, I was blown away by this amazing resource.”
    Katherine Eddinger Smitsauthor of Witch Trial Legacy
  • Ardent by Alva Eriksson
    “I am proud to say I will be a subscriber for as long as I write!”
    Alva Erikssonauthor of Ardent
  • Knights of the Air by Iain Stewart
    “I got good value for money... Improvements were mainly in character arc and missing ingredients in scene structure.”
    Iain Stewartauthor of Knights of the Air
  • Christmas Therapy by Daria White
    “I used StoryTeller to edit and saw a difference. My story was much stronger and more compelling.”
    Daria Whiteauthor of Christmas Therapy
  • The Ten Secrets of Cyberspace by Casper Pieters
    “Fictionary is a real find and their blog posts are equally propelling my work forward. Love the regular enhancements.”
    Casper Pietersauthor of The Ten Secrets of Cyberspace
  • Capital Thirst by R.W. Buxton
    “Fictionary is great to check balance and make sure the POV is clear.”
    R.W. Buxtonauthor of Capital Thirst

Pricing

Yours is next.

One membership: the software, the live classes and the community. Your first 30 days are free.

Quarterly

The Fictionary Membership

$66a month

Billed at $198 every quarter

  • Fictionary StoryTeller Premium software
  • Live classes taught by certified editors
  • Eight unique 8-week writing courses
  • A kind community for accountability and support
  • “Ask an Editor” for expert feedback
Start your 30-day free trial

100% risk free. Cancel anytime.

Annual

Save 25%

Annual Fictionary Membership

$49a month

Billed at $588 a year

  • Everything in the quarterly plan
  • Save $204 a year
  • Best value for serious writers
Start your 30-day free trial

100% risk free. Cancel anytime.

Members and their instructor on a live Mystery class on Zoom
A live Mystery class. The live sessions are never recorded, so you can ask about your own pages.
of members say they get more value than they pay for
94%
members say the community is why they finished their novel
80+

Prices in USD. Both plans start with the same 30-day free trial.

Questions, answered

What does the membership cost?

$66 a month, billed at $198 every quarter, or $49 a month on the annual plan, billed at $588 a year. Both start with a 30-day free trial, risk free, and you can cancel anytime. Prices are in US dollars.

Is the Fictionary software included?

Yes. StoryTeller Premium is included with your membership. You can also buy the software on its own at fictionary.co.

Are the classes live, or pre-recorded?

Both. Every week there is a live, one-hour class, and self-paced courses that complement the live instruction.

Can I ask about my own manuscript?

That is up to you. The live classes in Write Your Novel and Write Your Series are never recorded, so you are safe to ask questions about your own work.

Who teaches the classes?

Fictionary Certified StoryCoach Editors, trained in the art of story structure. The calendar shows who teaches each course, and when.

Do I need a draft to join?

No. Write Your Novel starts from a story idea and takes you through outlining, writing and structural editing.

Can I buy a single course?

No. All eight courses come with the membership.