Penwright · FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything about how Penwright stores your writing, what's free, and what Pro unlocks.
Your writing & data
Where is my writing stored?
Locally, on your own device, as plain Markdown (.md) files inside a folder you choose. Penwright reads and writes only inside that folder; nothing is uploaded anywhere. Your lore cards, chapter structure, and word-count history are also stored on-device, and are backed up into that same folder as a penwright.json file.
Do I need to create an account?
No. Penwright has no accounts and no sign-in of any kind. There's nothing to register, verify, or lose access to.
Does Penwright work offline?
Yes, entirely. The only time Penwright touches the network is to confirm a Pro purchase with Google Play / RevenueCat. Everything else (writing, lore, structure) works with no connection at all.
Is there any AI in Penwright?
No. Penwright doesn't generate, suggest, or rewrite your prose. It's a set of tools for organizing and drafting your own writing. Nothing more.
How do I back up my work?
Because your manuscript lives as real files in a folder you picked, you can back it up however you already back up files: copy the folder, put it in a sync tool of your choice (Syncthing, Drive, Dropbox, etc.), or export a copy. We recommend keeping at least one backup outside the device itself.
Pricing & Pro
How much is Pro, and what does it add?
$1.99/month or $24.99 once, billed through Google Play. Both unlock the same things: no project or lore-card limits, every calendar, linked series, more typefaces and manuscript export. The Pricing page has the full free-vs-Pro table.
What happens to my projects or lore cards if I let Pro lapse?
Nothing is deleted. If you're over the free limits (more than 3 active projects, or more than 12 lore cards in a project), everything stays exactly as it is; you just can't add new projects or lore cards until you're back under the limit or resubscribe.
What is series linking?
A Pro feature that links two or more projects together as a series, so their lore cards and [[wiki-links]] are shared across every book in it. Handy if your characters and world carry over from one novel to the next. Unlinking a project, and any series formed before a downgrade, always keeps working: reading shared lore is never blocked.
How do I cancel my subscription?
Open Google Play > tap your profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions > Penwright > Cancel. Pro access continues until the end of the period you've already paid for.
How do I restore my purchase on a new device?
Open Penwright > Settings > Restore Purchases, signed into the same Google account that made the original purchase.
Devices & features
Does Penwright support E-Ink devices?
Yes. E-Ink mode switches to a pure black-and-white palette with no animations, and supports volume-key page-turning. It switches on by itself on Boox, Bigme and PocketBook devices.
Can I use my own project structure, or import existing files?
Penwright works directly with Markdown files and a JSON metadata file in a folder you control, so your project stays portable and isn't locked into the app. You can also import an existing folder in place: a synced folder from another writing app, a Markdown notes vault, or a Penwright backup. Nothing gets moved or converted.