pensiv
Writing workspace for long-form stories that links manuscript, outline and world notes and adds AI review tools.
pensiv is a writing workspace for long-form fiction such as novels, screenplays and webtoons. A writer drafts chapters in the editor while pensiv keeps the outline, characters, locations and notes linked to the manuscript. AI tools review chapters, rewrite passages and check spelling, and finished work exports to formats including DOCX, EPUB and PDF.
Best for Fiction writers managing a long manuscript who want plot structure, world notes and the draft kept connected in one application.
- Platforms
- Web, macOS, MCP
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Free plan
- Yes
- Made by
- Raum Labs, Inc.
- Added
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What is pensiv?
pensiv is an application for writing stories that run to many chapters. Its editor sits beside several planning views: an outline made of cards for acts, beats and turning points that stay tied to the relevant documents and characters, a free-form canvas where blocks can be arranged spatially, backlinks between notes, and a graph that shows characters, places and plot threads as a network. Tasks with due dates can be created inside a project, and each file keeps a version history for comparing revisions. The AI layer offers chapter reviews that comment on story, character, style and worldbuilding, along with rewrites and spell-checking, each subject to daily limits by plan. Work can be exported as Word, PDF, EPUB, Markdown, HWP or plain text. pensiv is available as a Mac download and a web app, and is published by Raum Labs, Inc.
Key Features
Focused Editor
Provides a fast, uncluttered writing surface organised by chapter.
Connected Outline
Maps acts and beats as cards that carry their related documents, characters and tags, and can be reordered.
Canvas and Graph Views
Lets you lay ideas out as movable blocks and inspect the cast, settings and plot threads in a network diagram.
AI Review
Generates feedback on a chapter covering plot, characters, style and worldbuilding, shown beside the draft.
AI Rewrite and Spell-Check
Suggests alternative wording for passages and checks spelling paragraph by paragraph.
Version History and Export
Keeps earlier versions of each file and exports to DOCX, EPUB, HWP, PDF, Markdown and plain text.
Use Cases
- Drafting a Novel
- Write chapter by chapter while the outline stays in view.
- Plotting a Screenplay
- Lay out acts and turning points as cards before writing scenes.
- Worldbuilding
- Record characters and places and link them to the chapters where they appear.
- Revision Passes
- Request an AI review of a chapter and track the changes between versions.
- Preparing Submissions
- Export the manuscript in the file format an editor or platform asks for.
Things to know
- AI use is capped per plan
- Each tier sets daily and monthly limits on AI reviews, rewrites and spell-check paragraphs.
- Version history varies
- The Free plan keeps the last 10 versions of a file for 60 days; higher plans keep more.
- MCP access is a Pro feature
- MCP server access and premium models are listed from the Pro plan upward.
FAQs
What is pensiv?
pensiv is a writing workspace for long-form stories that combines an editor with outlining, worldbuilding and AI review tools.
What is pensiv used for?
pensiv is used to write and organise novels, screenplays and similar projects while keeping plot, characters and notes connected.
Is pensiv free?
Yes, pensiv has a Free plan with a small daily allowance of AI reviews and rewrites. Paid plans named Basic, Pro, Pro+ and Ultra raise the limits.
How much does pensiv cost?
pensiv offers monthly and annual billing across four paid plans. See the official pricing page for current prices.
Which AI models does pensiv use?
pensiv's Free and Basic plans use standard AI models, while Pro and above list premium models including GPT-5 and Claude Sonnet and Opus.
What formats can pensiv export?
pensiv exports to Microsoft Word, PDF, EPUB, Markdown, Hangul (HWP) and plain text.
Is there a student discount for pensiv?
Yes. pensiv gives a 50% discount on Pro and the tiers above it to students and educators who write in from an academic email address.
Who makes pensiv?
pensiv is published by Raum Labs, Inc.
Who it's for
- Novelists
- Screenwriters
- Webtoon writers
- Students
- Writing teams
Used in these workflows
- AI tools for writing a book, from the first idea to launch weekStage 2: Outline and structure
- AI tools for writing a book, from the first idea to launch weekStage 4: Revising and line editing
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