Write your novel.
Own your words.

Download free and start writing on your machine. Pro themes, prompt packs, and upgrades are available in the Store when you are ready.

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Second Quill writing workspace with Storm Gothic theme

Version 0.9.0 · Windows 10+

“I built Second Quill because I had stories to tell, but my mind jumped around too much to get them on paper. This app helped me bring my creations to you.”

— Creator, Second Quill

“I am terrible at grammar and spelling. Second Quill bridged that gap so I could focus on the story instead of fighting every sentence.”

— Creator, Second Quill

“When I could chat with the characters I had created — as if they were only a message away — I could ask what they would do in a scene. That made them feel real and defined.”

— Creator, Second Quill

“I wanted a second quill to help guide how I write. My hope is to help you share your knowledge, your worlds, and your experiences.”

— Creator, Second Quill

Immersive themes

Swap the whole workspace — sidebars, editor paper, and AI panel. Same catalog inside the app and on the web store.

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Browse all themes & bundles →

What you get

Everything a serious novelist needs — planning, drafting, review, and optional Pro upgrades.

Plan & Write

Outlines, beats, and prose with scoped AI — batch runs, inline diff review, and pending-edit refine passes.

Second Quill editor with parchment styling

Local-first AI

Ollama on your PC, or bring your own OpenAI / Gemini / Anthropic keys. Context controls keep prompts within budget.

Second Quill with Writer's Desk theme and AI panel

Pro Store

Prompt packs, themes, capacity upgrades, and bundles — buy for yourself or gift to another writer.

Second Quill Pro store with Cyber Tech theme

Get started in three steps

No terminal commands on this page — just download, install, and write.

1

Download

Grab the Windows installer for Second Quill.

2

Install

Run the installer and sign in with Google or email.

3

Start writing

Open a project, pick a theme, and draft your first scene.

Need technical setup details? See Documentation for Ollama, API keys, and offline use.

Accounts & offline use

Sign in once on the web or in the app with the same account. Purchased features download to your device and stay available offline for up to 3 days after your last sign-in.

Each account supports up to 3 devices by default. Entitlements are tied to your login. See Terms of Use for details.