Grain

About

Grain is a comprehensive writing application designed specifically for novelists and creative writers. Built with modern web technologies and powered by the Lexical rich-text editor, it provides everything you need to craft compelling stories from initial concept to final manuscript. 🚀 Advanced Text Editor: - Rich-text editing with Lexical editor framework - Markdown shortcuts for rapid formatting - Table support for complex document structures - Real-time auto-save prevents data loss - Multi-format export including DOCX 🎯 Project Management: - Three-tier structure: Project → Chapter → Scene - Drag-and-drop reordering for easy organization - Visual outline view with quick navigation - Global search across all projects and content 👥 Character Development: - Character profiles with detailed information - Alias management for complex character relationships - Experience tracking and backstory development - Character relationship mapping 🌍 World-building Tools: - Location management for story settings - Faction and organization tracking - Item and concept organization - Integrated drawing tools (Excalidraw canvas) - Mermaid diagrams for plot visualization 📊 Writing Analytics: - Real-time word counting and progress tracking - Reading time estimation based on content length - Chapter distribution visualization - Writing statistics and progress reports 🎨 Customizable Interface: - Multiple themes (VSCode-like experience) - Icon customization with various icon sets - Dark/light mode support - Responsive design for all screen sizes 🔒 Privacy-First Design: - Complete local data storage (Dexie/IndexedDB) - No cloud dependency or data collection - Offline-first architecture - Your stories stay on your device Perfect for novelists, screenwriters, game developers, and anyone crafting complex narratives. Whether you're writing your first short story or managing a multi-book series, Grain provides the tools to bring your creative vision to life.