Arcane Scribe

At the time of this writing (May 2025), most leading AI companies, including OpenAI, Google, and xAI (Grok), do not use data submitted through their paid APIs to train their models by default. This approach helps maintain user trust and encourages API adoption. However, policies may change over time, so it’s essential to review each provider’s data usage terms regularly.

No, Arcane Scribe doesn’t use a traditional chatbot AI subscription. Instead, you’ll create a pay-as-you-go API account with either OpenRouter or OpenAI. This gives you the flexibility to choose from a variety of models to best match your writing needs.

In most cases, using these APIs will cost significantly less than a fixed monthly AI subscription. Plus, Arcane Scribe includes a built-in chat interface, so you can use it as a complete replacement for your current AI chat service if desired.

Absolutely! Arcane Scribe is designed to support writers at all experience levels. The integrated AI writing coach is particularly valuable for beginners, offering guidance on storytelling fundamentals, character development, and narrative structure.
For new writers, the AI can help generate ideas, overcome writer’s block, and provide real-time feedback to improve your writing skills. You can ask questions about writing techniques, request examples, or get suggestions for developing your unique voice.

Absolutely! Arcane Scribe combines top-notch authoring tools from your favorite software in one place, allowing you to keep your story building bundled together. Arcane Scribe also provides powerful time saving tools like reverse outline on-demand, so that even if you don’t choose to write with AI, you can still harness its power to speed up your writing process.

Arcane Scribe automatically detects entries mentioned in your writing or brainstorming sessions and adds their story bible entries to the AI’s context. This ensures the AI maintains consistency with your character development without having to waste hours copying and pasting into a chatbot. Your world-building elements are also automatically detected in your prose and hyperlinked, so that you can click on them to view  / edit their details without leaving the page.

Yes! You can import images directly from your computer into your story or mind map to help visualize characters, settings, and more.

Arcane Scribe currently supports Windows operating systems. Mac users can run the software successfully through virtual machine solutions like Parallels.

Arcane Scribe supports: English, Deutsch, Español, Français, Italiano, and Português (Brasil)

Yes, Arcane Scribe offers a free 30-day or 30,000-word trial with no purchase obligation. The trial provides full access to all features, allowing you to thoroughly explore the software before making a decision.

Trial Details:

• No credit card required to start
• Includes all features
• 30 days or 30,000 words, whichever comes first

No, Arcane Scribe does not offer refunds as it is a digital product. We provide a comprehensive 30-day or 30,000-word free trial specifically designed to let you thoroughly evaluate the software before making a purchase decision.

Why we don’t offer refunds:

• The free trial gives you full access to all features
• You can test the software with your actual writing projects
• 30 days or 30,000 words (whichever comes first) provides ample evaluation time
• No purchase commitment during the trial period

Yes. Arcane Scribe is actively maintained and regularly updated. The software was created by a passionate writer who developed it as a personal tool to enhance his lifelong writing hobby, and is committed to its continued improvement and support.

Arcane Scribe offers specialized integration of AI specifically designed for creative writing, unlike general-purpose AI platforms. This integration saves you countless hours and allows you to focus on your story rather than juggling data. Here’s what makes it different:

• Purpose-built for novelists: The entire interface is optimized for storytelling and narrative development rather than general text generation.
• Seamless writing workflow: Arcane Scribe automatically manages context, including characters, settings, plot points, and previous scenes, eliminating the need to repeatedly copy and paste this information into prompts.
• No context switching: Write, edit, and generate content all within a single environment instead of jumping between your manuscript and an AI website.
• Focused creative tools: Access novel-specific features like a story bible, corkboard, and scene planning tools. Each of these tools seamlessly integrates AI.
• Story-specific memory: Arcane Scribe pulls in your story elements to the AI and maintains consistency throughout your story.
• Lower costs: Ala cart AI services are generally much less expensive than monthly AI plans. You could even use Arcane Scribe’s Brainstorming tab with the base model prompt to replace your current chatbot subscription, if you choose.

Yes! Arcane Scribe hosts an active Discord community where authors can share tips and tricks, exchange feedback and advice, and discuss the latest writing trends. No purchase necessary to join!

The cost of AI API usage varies depending on which model you choose to work with. Most writers find that their total API expenses are significantly lower than typical monthly web-based AI subscription services. 

Arcane Scribe provides transparent pricing information for each model when you select it if the information is available, eliminating guesswork about potential costs. This allows you to make informed decisions about which models to use based on your budget and specific needs.