Creative Fiction & Worldbuilding: Build Story Universes

Build rich story universes with complex worldbuilding. Organize characters, lore, and multiple interconnected stories.

Perfect for Fantasy and Sci-Fi

Fantasy and science fiction writers need tools that support complex worldbuilding. Hearth helps you organize:

• Magic systems: Rules, limitations, history
• Locations: Cities, regions, planets
• Cultures: Societies, customs, languages
• History: Timelines and historical events
• Technology: Sci-fi tech and how it works
• Species: Alien races or fantasy creatures

Organize Story Universes

Create a project for your entire story universe. Use folders to organize different aspects:

• Stories: Individual novels or series
• Characters: Detailed character profiles
• World lore: Background information
• Maps and geography: Location descriptions
• Timeline: Chronological events

Multiple Stories, One Universe

Writing multiple books in the same universe? Keep all world information in one project. Reference character profiles, world rules, and history as you write new stories.

Consistency across books is easier when all your worldbuilding lives in one organized place.

Distraction-Free Writing

Creative fiction demands deep focus. Hearth's minimal editor removes distractions so you can immerse yourself in your story world.

No toolbars, no clutter—just you and your story.

Character Development

Create detailed character profiles with:

• Backstory and motivation
• Personality traits and quirks
• Relationships with other characters
• Character arcs and development
• Physical descriptions

Track Writing Progress

Complex fictional worlds take time to build. Track your daily writing to see progress across both story writing and worldbuilding.

Building a daily writing habit ensures your story universe grows steadily.

Version History for Experiments

Try different approaches to magic systems, plot structures, or character arcs. Version history saves everything, so you can experiment without fear.

Share Your World

Share worldbuilding documents or story chapters with beta readers who understand your universe. Get feedback on consistency, logic, and reader experience.

Expand Your Universe Over Time

Great story universes grow over years. Start with core concepts and expand as you write:

• Add new locations as stories visit them
• Develop side characters into major players
• Explore historical events mentioned in passing
• Build out cultures and societies

AI for Creative Inspiration

Stuck on a description or worldbuilding detail? AI tab-complete can suggest possibilities. Use it for inspiration, not as a replacement for your creativity.

For Series Writers

Writing a trilogy or longer series? Keep all books and worldbuilding in one project. Easy reference across books maintains consistency.

Related Resources

• Organize Your Universe →
• For Novelists →
• Daily Writing Habits →