Dreamily

AI tool

Collaborative AI story writing

3.8
Freemium · from $9/mo
Best for Hobby fiction writers who want an AI co-author
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Overview

Dreamily is an AI story writing tool that co-writes fiction paragraph by paragraph, with character cards and plot steering for longer narratives.

Key features

  • Paragraph-by-paragraph co-writing
  • Character and setting cards
  • Plot direction controls
  • Community story sharing

Pros

  • Good for beating writer's block
  • Easy for beginners
  • Free tier available

Cons

  • Prose needs editing
  • Limited export options

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