Atticus·Formatting & Novel-Writing App
The Writing-First Alternative to Atticus
Atticus formats stunning books — but a book has to exist first, and Atticus offers little help while you write. WriteGeist pairs a full fiction-planning suite with clean KDP-ready exports, from $0.
Why Writers Switch to WriteGeist
A planning suite, not just formatting
Character & location databases, a story whiteboard, visual timelines — Atticus shows its tools for printing; WriteGeist helps you build the book first.
Characters & locations inside your prose
Hover a name in the manuscript and the profile appears — cast, world and continuity stay one click away while you write.
Clean KDP-ready exports, too
DOCX for editors, EPUB for readers, print PDF with proper chapter markers — Atticus-grade output included at every paid tier.
Free to start — not $147 upfront
Atticus costs $147 as a one-time purchase. Start with WriteGeist for $0 and decide later — paid plans from $3/month.
Atticus vs. WriteGeist — Feature Comparison
AI features on WriteGeist are opt-in and can be switched off entirely — the Purist tier ($3/month) ships with zero AI. Geist assists, it never writes your prose.
| Feature | WriteGeist | Atticus |
|---|---|---|
| Features | ||
| Cloud sync across all devices | Included | Included |
| Offline writing | Included | Included |
| Version snapshots & diff historyAutomatic on every major change | Included | Coming soon |
| Word repetition checker (proximity) | Included | Not included |
| Character & location Grimoire with live popovers | Included | Not included |
| Visual timelines & story whiteboard | Included | Not included |
| Beta readers & editors comment & suggest | Included | Not included |
| Listen to your manuscript (TTS) | Included | Not included |
| AI | ||
| 0% AI option (Purist tier)$3/month Purist tier — 0% AI, ever. | Included | Included |
| Publishing & Pricing | ||
| DOCX, EPUB & KDP PDF export | Included | Included |
| Free tier | Included | $147 one-time, no free tier |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does WriteGeist format my book as well as Atticus?+
For self-published fiction: yes. KDP-ready print PDF, EPUB and DOCX with clean typography, embedded fonts and chapter markers — without Atticus's one-time fee.
What does Atticus do better than WriteGeist?+
Atticus offers deep typesetting control — many theme combinations and print layouts. If you publish heavily design-driven books with exotic layouts, Atticus remains a strong formatter. WriteGeist covers standard KDP/EPUB needs well.
Can Atticus and WriteGeist coexist?+
Sure — many authors write in WriteGeist and finish in Atticus, or format only in WriteGeist. Export DOCX and take it wherever you like.
Can I import my manuscript from Atticus?+
Yes — Atticus exports DOCX; import it into WriteGeist with chapters detected automatically.
Do I have to use AI?+
No — Atticus ships none, and neither must you with WriteGeist: Our $3 Purist tier has zero AI, and every plan can banish Geist.
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