Manuskript is an open source tool for writers. It provides a rich environment to help writers create their first draft and then further refine and edit their masterpiece.

Features: - Writing modes: Manuskript offers two writing modes: one “fiction” mode with all the tools for fiction writers (summary, characters, plot, world/context, etc.), and one “simple” mode, with only the writing tab. - Outliner: You can organize your thoughts and snippets in a hierarchical manner. Organize them as you wish, reorganize them on the go. - Customizable distraction-free mode: Get rid of all distraction while writing or lock yourself until you’ve reached a certain goal. - Novel assistant: Use the snowflake method to grow your single genius idea in a coherent whole, with complex characters, intricate plots and detailed universe. - Open and plain-text file format: Depending on your configuration, everything is either stored zipped in one single file or as several small text files in one folder (to allow versioning and collaborative editing). - Index Cards: Use index cards to organise your thoughts: notes, scenes, chapters, etc.