Writing a series across multiple books?
It doesn't have to be this hard. Write your books. Track your characters, locations, and story details throughout. One desktop app. One purchase. Yours forever.
A look inside
One window, everything your series needs.
Multi-Book Projects
Characters
Planning Views
Writing History
Everything you need
Built for authors who think in series, not single books.
Series Bible
Track characters, locations, items, and plot threads across your entire series. Never lose track of eye colors, birthdays, or story continuity again.
Multi-Book Management
Organize all your books in one workspace. Jump between manuscripts while keeping your series data consistent and accessible.
Professional Exports
Export to EPUB, PDF, and DOCX with professional typography. Ready for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, or traditional submission.
Your Data, Your Computer
Write anywhere without internet. Your manuscripts live on your computer, not in someone else’s cloud. You own your data completely.
Distraction-Free Writing
Clean, focused interface that gets out of your way. Dark mode, accent colors, and focus mode for deep work.
Version History
Automatic backups protect your work. Take snapshots, compare versions, and restore previous drafts anytime.
Why authors choose Verkilo
See how we compare.
| Feature | Verkilo | Scrivener | Atticus | Dabble | Vellum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series Bible | |||||
| One-time purchase | $98 | $49 | $147 | $250+ | |
| No subscription | $9/mo | ||||
| Desktop / local data | |||||
| Pro EPUB/PDF export | Basic | Word only | |||
| Windows, Mac & Linux | Win/Mac | Mac only | |||
| Household license |
Questions & answers
Everything you need to know before you buy.
What platforms does Verkilo support?
Verkilo is available for macOS (both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs), Windows 10/11, and Linux (as both .deb package and AppImage). One purchase covers all platforms.
Is Verkilo a subscription?
No. Verkilo is a one-time purchase of $98 — a lifetime license you own forever, with no recurring fees. Try everything free for 30 days first, then buy once and install it on all your personal devices.
Where is my data stored?
Your manuscripts and series data are stored locally on your computer. Verkilo is a desktop app that works completely offline. You own your data - no cloud lock-in, no account required to use the app.
Can I try Verkilo before I buy?
Yes — every download is the full app, free for 30 days. Write real manuscripts, use the Series Bible, and export to EPUB, PDF, and DOCX, all with no credit card, no email, and no account. When the trial ends you can keep writing; a one-time $98 license unlocks export for good. Buy only once Verkilo has earned a place in your workflow.
What is the Series Bible?
The Series Bible lets you create entries for characters, locations, items, and plot threads that persist across all books in your series. Link entries to scenes, track character appearances, and never lose track of details like eye colors or birthdays.
What export formats are supported?
Verkilo exports to EPUB (for ebooks), PDF (for print and proofing), and DOCX (for editors and agents). All exports use professional typography with proper em-dashes, curly quotes, and widow/orphan control.
Can I import from Scrivener or Word?
Yes. Verkilo can import from Scrivener projects, Word documents (.docx), plain text, and Markdown files. Your formatting and chapter structure are preserved.
No subscription. No cloud. Yours forever.
Try every feature free for 30 days — no credit card, no account. Buy once when you're sure, and it's yours forever across all your desktops.
Free 30-day trial — no card, no account
- Full-featured 30-day free trial
- All features included forever
- Mac, Windows & Linux
- Use on all your desktop devices
- Free updates for version 1.x
- Your data stays on your computer
- Export to EPUB, PDF & DOCX
- Series Bible for character tracking
- No cloud account or login needed
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