Writer’s block is every novelist’s worst enemy. Staring at a blank page (or screen), knowing the story is in your head but the words won’t come out—it’s frustrating. In 2026, with AI writing tools more advanced than ever, Sudowrite remains one of the most specialized and beloved solutions specifically built for creative fiction writers.
Designed by writers for writers, Sudowrite acts as a smart co-author: it helps brainstorm, expand scenes, refine prose, and keep your story consistent without stealing your voice. Praised by The New Yorker as “a salvation” for authors, let’s see if it lives up to the hype in early 2026.
Key Features of Sudowrite
Sudowrite shines with fiction-focused tools that go far beyond generic text generation:
- Story Bible — Your central hub for characters, worldbuilding, plot outlines, and synopses. The AI references it automatically to maintain consistency.
- Write (Guided & Auto) — Continue your story with the next 300–500 words. Guided mode lets you give a short direction (“the hero discovers the betrayal”), while Auto keeps the momentum going.
- Describe — Highlight any text and get rich, multi-sensory descriptions (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste) plus metaphors—perfect for weak description passages.
- Expand — Turn short scenes into fuller, better-paced moments without rushing the narrative.
- Rewrite — Revise selected text with custom instructions (e.g., “make it more suspenseful,” “add internal conflict,” “match my style”).
- Brainstorm & Canvas — Generate ideas for plot twists, character secrets, names, titles—visual canvas for non-linear planning.
- Visualize — Create AI-generated art from your character sheets or world descriptions.
- Feedback & Plugins — Get constructive critique (praise + actionable improvements) and access 1,000+ community plugins (e.g., convert novel to screenplay).
- Muse 1.5 Model — Sudowrite’s flagship fiction-tuned model (plus access to Claude, GPT variants, Gemini 3 Flash, Grok 4, and more). Recent 2025 updates added better model persistence and Scrivener import.
The interface is clean, distraction-free, with focus mode, multiple themes, and project organization—ideal for long-form writing.
Pricing (as of January 2026)
Sudowrite uses a credit-based system (credits consumed per AI generation; heavier models like Muse cost more):
- Hobby & Student — $19/month (or ~$10/month annually) → ~225,000 credits/month. Good for light use or beginners.
- Professional — $29/month (or ~$22/month annually) → ~1,000,000 credits/month. Best value for most serious writers.
- Max — $59/month (or ~$44/month annually) → ~2,000,000 credits/month + rollover. Ideal for power users or frequent publishers.
No permanent free plan, but new users often get a generous trial (10,000+ free words via referral links). Annual billing saves up to 50%.
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