Type.ai
AI document editor for long-form creative writing such as books, novels and screenplays, with story notes and chat built in.
Type.ai is an AI-powered document editor for long-form creative writing. Type.ai puts a chat assistant beside the manuscript, remembers characters and settings through story notes, and exports to DOCX, PDF or narrated audio. Writers use Type.ai by drafting or importing a text of up to 150,000 words and asking the assistant to generate or revise passages.
Best for Novelists and screenwriters who want AI help inside the manuscript itself and need the assistant to keep track of story details.
- Platforms
- Web
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Free plan
- Yes
- Made by
- TypeAI Inc.
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What is Type.ai?
Type.ai is a word processor with AI built into the page, aimed at people writing books, screenplays and other long creative work. The draft and a chat assistant sit side by side, so text can be generated, revised and reviewed without copying between applications. A Notes feature stores details about characters, settings and scenes, and the assistant consults them when it makes suggestions; writers can also define custom style rules. A single document can hold up to 150,000 words, and existing Word files and PDFs can be imported with headings, images and tables kept. Finished drafts export as DOCX, PDF or a view-only link, or as an audio track read by a chosen voice. The editor includes offline mode, version history, keyboard shortcuts and blocks for tables, code and maths. A free plan with limited credits is available alongside three paid tiers.
Key Features
Integrated Chat
Places an AI assistant next to the manuscript so requests and edits happen in the same window.
Story Notes
Saves facts about characters, places and scenes, which the assistant draws on when helping with the text.
Custom Style Rules
Lets you write your own rules so suggestions follow the way you normally write.
Import and Export
Opens Word documents and PDFs, and exports drafts as DOCX, PDF or a shareable read-only URL.
AI Narration
Generates a narrated audio version of a draft using a voice you select.
Offline Editor
Keeps writing available without a connection and adds version history and full keyboard navigation.
Use Cases
- Drafting a Novel
- Write chapter by chapter with an assistant that remembers the cast and setting.
- Revising a Manuscript
- Import an existing draft and work through edits and reviews in the editor.
- Writing a Screenplay
- Develop scenes and dialogue for a script inside one long document.
- Preparing a Submission
- Export the finished text as a Word file or PDF for an editor or agent.
- Producing an Audio Version
- Create a narrated track from a completed story.
Things to know
- Credits reset monthly
- Paid-plan credits renew on the plan's renewal date and do not roll over, even on annual subscriptions.
- Only AI features use credits
- Manual writing, organising, importing, exporting and sharing remain available when credits run out.
- Money-back window
- The first paid subscription carries a 30-day money-back guarantee, which excludes renewals and extra credit purchases.
- Document length limit
- Editing features are designed for documents of up to 150,000 words.
FAQs
What is Type.ai?
Type.ai is an AI-assisted document editor for long-form creative writing, combining a word processor, a chat assistant and story notes.
What is Type.ai used for?
Type.ai is used for writing and editing books, novels, screenplays and stories that need drafting, revision and review.
Is Type.ai free?
Yes, Type.ai has a Free plan. It comes with a fixed number of credits that never expire but are not topped up once spent.
How much does Type.ai cost?
Type.ai: a free plan is available. Paid plan rates are published on type.ai. We list prices here only after confirming them in US dollars, so check the official pricing page for current amounts.
Can I write a whole book in Type.ai?
Yes. Type.ai supports documents of up to 150,000 words, and longer manuscripts should be split across several documents.
Does Type.ai train AI on my writing?
No. Type.ai states that it does not train AI models on user data and that uploads and documents stay private.
What file formats does Type.ai support?
Type.ai imports Word documents and PDFs and exports DOCX, PDF, a view-only link and narrated audio.
Who it's for
- Novelists
- Screenwriters
- Fiction authors
- Self-publishers
- Long-form writers
Used in these workflows
- AI tools for writing a book, from the first idea to launch weekStage 3: Drafting the manuscript
- AI tools for writing a book, from the first idea to launch weekStage 8: Audiobook narration
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