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Your entire story, organized.
Campfire’s interconnected modules help you keep track of every detail.
Elaria Vance
Protagonist • Rogue
Basic Info
Backstory
Born in the slums of the capital, Elaria learned to survive through thievery. After a heist gone wrong that cost her brother's life, she swore to...
Built for every type of storyteller.
No matter how you write, Campfire adapts to your workflow.
Outline, draft, and revise in one place.
Stop switching between Word docs, Excel spreadsheets, and physical notebooks. Campfire’s Manuscript module lets you write your book alongside your character notes. Reference your worldbuilding without ever losing your flow.
- Distraction-free writing mode
- Link characters directly in text
- Drag-and-drop chapter organization
Chapter 1: The Ash
The smoke clung to the cobblestones of The Lower Ward. Elaria pulled her cloak tight, avoiding the gaze of the passing guards. She knew the Shadow Dagger was hidden nearby, she just needed to find the mark before the bells chimed midnight.
Create breathing, expansive universes.
Upload your custom maps and drop interactive pins for cities, dungeons, and points of interest. Build encyclopedias for your magic systems, religions, and species.
Explore WorldbuildingVisualize your plot arcs.
Plan your screenplay using the Timeline module. Connect events visually, track character arcs across acts, and ensure your pacing hits perfectly before you write a single line of dialogue.
Explore TimelinesManage campaigns effortlessly.
Keep track of your NPCs, locations, and session notes. Share specific, hidden details with your players using Campfire's granular sharing permissions. It's the ultimate DM binder.
Explore RPG ToolsMonster Codex
Stats, Lore, and Drops
Physical Traits
Personality
Deep Character Design
Don't settle for basic text documents. Build customized character sheets with specific attributes, upload reference imagery, and create complex relationship webs that show exactly how your characters interact.
Explore Characters ModuleVisual Timelines
Ensure your pacing makes sense. Create multiple timelines to track different plot threads simultaneously. Drag and drop events to reorder them, and color-code to see which characters are involved in each scene.
Encyclopedias & Lore
Keep your world's lore strictly organized. Dedicated modules for items, species, philosophies, and magic systems mean you never have to search for the specific rules of your world again.
Export & Publish
Once your manuscript is complete, format and compile it directly from Campfire. Export to standard formats ready for submission to agents, or self-publish directly.
Ready for the World
Compile your chapters automatically with industry-standard formatting.
Is Campfire Right for You?
Why Writers Love It
- Incredibly visual and intuitive interface (far better than Scrivener for visual thinkers).
- Modular pricing - only pay for the features/modules you actually use.
- Browser-based + Desktop App + Mobile App syncs perfectly.
Things to Consider
- Can be overwhelming at first due to the sheer number of features.
- Requires internet for cloud sync (though offline mode exists in Desktop app).
- Free tier has element limits (e.g., max 10 characters).
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Loved by the Writing Community
"I tried Scrivener, Notion, and Obsidian. Nothing compares to Campfire for worldbuilding. Being able to link my characters directly to pins on my fantasy map is a total game changer for my epic fantasy series."
"The modular pricing is fantastic. I only write contemporary romance, so I don't need magic systems. I just bought the Manuscript, Characters, and Timeline modules. It’s the cleanest UI I’ve used."
"As a Dungeon Master, Campfire is my secret weapon. I track all my NPCs, factions, and session recaps here. When players ask about an obscure innkeeper from 6 months ago, I find it in seconds."
Only pay for what you need
Campfire offers a unique modular system. Buy modules individually for life, or subscribe to everything.
Free Tier
Perfect to test the waters.
- Access to all modules
- Desktop & Mobile App
- Element limits apply (e.g. max 10 characters)
Standard Subscription
Unlimited access to everything.
- Unlimited Elements
- All 18+ Modules included
- Cloud Sync & Collaboration
- Cancel anytime
Lifetime Modules
Build your own custom software.
- Pay once, own it forever
- Buy only the modules you need (e.g. just Characters & Timeline)
- Save money in the long run
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