Norns Documentation#
Welcome to the official documentation for Norns, the author-first AI writing platform.
Norns is designed to help authors write their stories with a unique “ghost writer” approach to AI assistance. At its core, Norns is a powerful markdown-based text editor with an AI companion called Ghost - your invisible writing assistant that helps you craft, edit, and refine your work.
Why Norns?#
- Author-First Design: Built specifically for fiction writers, not generic content creation
- Ghost AI Assistant: An AI “ghost writer” that adapts to your style and helps with editorial feedback, drafting, and phrasing
- Markdown Native: All your content is stored as markdown, giving you full control and portability
- Story Bible Integration: Keep track of characters, locations, and lore with AI-aware context
- Professional Export: Generate publication-ready EPUB and PDF files
Getting Started#
### Quick Start
New to Norns? Start here to create your account, write your first book, and meet Ghost.
[Get Started](/quickstart/)
### Features
Explore all the features Norns offers, from free tools to premium capabilities.
[View Features](/features/)
### API Reference
Building integrations? Our REST API documentation has everything you need.
[API Docs](/api/)
Feature Highlights#
| Feature | Tier | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ghost AI | Paid | AI writing assistant and ghost writer |
| Story Bible | Free | Character, location, and lore tracking |
| EPUB/PDF Export | Tiered | Professional publication formats |
| Collaboration | Free | Share and co-write with others |
| NCP Integration | Paid | Narrative Context Protocol for story structure |
Subscription Tiers#
Norns offers flexible subscription options:
- Free Tier: Basic writing tools, Story Bible, collaboration
- AI Tier: Ghost AI with token-based billing, full export options
- BYOK (Bring Your Own Key): $9.99/month flat rate - use your own Anthropic API key