Character & Story Bible for Writers
"Was his name Aldric or Aldrick?"
Writers lose track of their own stories. Penpoint keeps everything searchable, visual, and in one place.
The problems every writer faces
"What was that guy's name?"
Forgetting character details buried 200 pages ago.
"Who is carrying a sword?"
Tracking each character's possessions over time.
"My notes are everywhere!"
Post-its, Google Docs, random text files, sticky notes.
"I can't visualize how everyone connects."
Complex character webs that won't fit in your head.
Penpoint organizes your story into five simple categories:
And then connects them—so renaming your protagonist doesn't break fifty pages of notes.
It's all coming together.
Characters link to chapters. Items belong to owners. Locations nest inside each other. As you fill in the details, Penpoint weaves them into one living, cross-referenced world.
Your ideas will find you.
Introducing the Glorious Searchbar. Instantly search every character, location, item, chapter, and note in your project. Stop scrolling through documents. Just start typing and the Glorious Searchbar works its magic.
Visualize how they all connect.
Complex character webs refuse to stay in your head. See who's connected to whom at a glance with visual relationship mapping. Finally understand how everyone connects.
One click to see it all.
Tags are your power tools. Tag anything: characters, locations, items, chapters, notes. Click a tag and see everything connected to it in one place. Your factions, your plotlines, your plot twists, organized.
Let your story arcs be arcs.
Plot structure lives in your head until you see it. Penpoint turns your narrative into visual curves; main arcs, subplots, and character fortunes — so you can see at a glance where your story rises, falls, and transforms.
Your stories are yours, forever.
Your work belongs to you, not us. No subscriptions, no cloud accounts, no lock-in, ever. Export everything to document form whenever you want.
"Everything Penpoint offers has made my authorship 100 times easier and 1000 times more organized and fun."
Penpoint is the freaking best!!! It has expedited my entire writing process by leaps and bounds. Need to create a new character with a custom-made template? Done. 2 seconds. Need to create a new LitRPG legendary artifact that I can tab to my main character. Done. 3 seconds. Everything Penpoint offers has made my authorship 100 times easier and 1000 times more organized and fun. I'll be using this until the heat death of the universe, and perhaps even after that.
The features you actually need
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a character bible?
A character bible is a reference document that tracks character details—names, traits, relationships, backstories, and appearances—to keep your story consistent across drafts and books. Think of it as your authoritative reference for every character in your fictional world, preventing continuity errors like forgetting eye color or misspelling names.
What is a story bible?
A story bible organizes all the details of your fictional world: characters, locations, timelines, worldbuilding notes, and plot threads. It's especially crucial for series where continuity matters. Writers use story bibles (also called series bibles or show bibles) to remember what happened in book 1 when writing book 3.
What is Penpoint?
Penpoint is a desktop app that helps fiction writers track characters, locations, relationships, and story details across books and series. Think of it as a searchable character bible and story bible combined into one tool.
Who is Penpoint for?
Penpoint is built for fiction writers—especially those writing series, fantasy, sci-fi, or any story with complex world-building. If you've ever forgotten a character's eye color, a location's description, or a plot point from book 1, Penpoint is for you.
What makes Penpoint different from Notion or Scrivener?
Unlike Notion, Penpoint works completely offline and is purpose-built for fiction—not a general wiki. Unlike Scrivener, Penpoint focuses solely on story tracking (not drafting), with features like relationship maps and visual filtering that writing tools don't have. It's a specialized tool that does one thing really well.
Does Penpoint work offline?
Yes! All your data is stored locally on your computer in a SQLite database. No internet required, no account needed, complete privacy. Your story details never leave your machine unless you choose to export them.
Can I manage multiple books or a series?
Yes. Penpoint includes a multi-book library. You can transfer characters, locations, and items between books to maintain series consistency. Filter by book to see which characters appear in each installment, or view everything across your entire series at once.
What is Flowstate?
Flowstate is a forward-only writing mode that defeats writer's block. Sentences lock behind you as you write, with timed cycles alternating between writing sprints and editing windows. It's designed for writers who keep rewriting the same paragraph instead of moving forward—forcing you to embrace imperfect first drafts.
How much does Penpoint cost?
Penpoint is a one-time purchase of $40 USD. No subscription, no recurring fees, no feature paywalls. Buy it once, use it forever. We're currently in beta—join the waitlist to get early access.
What platforms does Penpoint support?
Penpoint runs on Windows (64-bit), macOS (both Intel and Apple Silicon), and Linux (AppImage). It's a native desktop application built with Tauri for performance and reliability.
Can I import my existing character notes?
While Penpoint doesn't have automatic import from other tools yet, you can easily copy and paste your existing notes into character profiles, locations, and custom types. We're exploring import features for future releases based on user feedback.
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