The SFF Add-on for Wordsmithy

Advanced tools built specifically for Science Fiction & Fantasy authors. Manage complex worlds, visualise your manuscript structure, and keep every detail organised — all offline, all in your .smty file.

Get Wordsmithy Premium — $14.99 Add-on — $1.99

Requires Wordsmithy (Free or Premium) • Works on Windows, macOS & Linux • No account required

Four Powerful Tools for SFF Writers

The SFF Add-on is a standalone extension. Writers in other genres can use Wordsmithy without it — it adds no bloat to the core app.

SFF Add-On

🗂️ Index Cards & Corkboard View

A visual corkboard where each chapter or scene is represented as a draggable index card. Write a synopsis, assign a status, and tag each card — then rearrange your structure by dragging. Changes propagate back to your manuscript instantly.

  • Synopsis field — brief description per chapter/scene
  • Status badges — Draft (grey), Revise (amber), Final (green)
  • Drag-and-drop reordering updates your manuscript structure
  • Filter cards by status or tag
  • Click any synopsis to edit it inline
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🌍 Advanced Worldbuilding Database

A comprehensive, searchable database for every element of your world. Organise locations hierarchically, build a glossary of terms and languages, track factions and organisations, catalogue important items and artifacts, and define relationships between any two entities.

  • Locations — hierarchical (Continent → Kingdom → City → Village)
  • Glossary — terms, languages, magic systems, technology
  • Factions — governments, guilds, families, cults
  • Items — weapons, artifacts, vehicles, technology
  • Relationships — link any two entities with a description
  • Full-text search across all entries
  • CRUD operations — create, edit, rename, delete
  • Stored in smty/sff/worldbuilding.xml inside your project file
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↔️ Split Editor View

Open two panes at once with a resizable divider between them. Reference your worldbuilding notes while you draft, compare two chapters side-by-side, or keep the corkboard visible while you write.

  • Vertical (side-by-side) or horizontal (top/bottom) orientation
  • Resizable divider — drag to adjust the split ratio
  • Each pane independently selects content type and chapter
  • Pane content types: manuscript editor, notes, worldbuilding, corkboard
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🏷️ Custom Metadata Fields

Define your own structured data fields for every chapter and scene. Track whatever matters to your project — POV character, location, time of day, act number, revision pass, tension level — any combination you need.

  • Field types: Text, Number, Date, Dropdown (enum)
  • Dropdown fields with fully custom options
  • Values travel with your project in the .smty file
  • Add or remove fields at any time without data loss

Offline-First. Always.

Like all of Wordsmithy, the SFF Add-on is built around a strict offline-first philosophy.

No Cloud, No Account

Your worldbuilding data, synopses, and metadata never leave your machine. There are no cloud sync services, no login, and no telemetry.

Stored in Your Project

All SFF data is serialised into the .smty archive alongside your manuscript — one file, everything included. Copy it to a USB drive and your whole world comes with you.

Zero Network Requests

The add-on makes no network calls at runtime. No analytics, no update checks, no API calls. Write on a plane, in a cabin, or anywhere else without a connection.

Simple Add-on Pricing

One small purchase extends Wordsmithy with a full suite of SFF-specific tools — forever.

Wordsmithy

Free or $14.99 Premium

Required — the core writing app

  • Rich text editor
  • Chapter & scene management
  • Version history & crash recovery
  • Writer's notebook
  • Spell & grammar check
  • DOCX import & export
  • Professional export (Premium)
  • Track changes & comments (Premium)
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SFF Add-on

SFF Add-on

$1.99 one-time

Everything an SFF author needs

Requires Wordsmithy (Free or Premium). Pay once, use forever.

  • Index cards & corkboard view
  • Drag-to-reorder on corkboard
  • Synopsis & status per chapter/scene
  • Advanced worldbuilding database
  • Locations, glossary, factions & items
  • Entity relationship mapping
  • Split editor (side-by-side panes)
  • Custom metadata fields
  • All data stored in your .smty file
  • Fully offline — no cloud required
Get the SFF Add-On — $1.99

One-time purchase • Lifetime license • All platforms

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need Wordsmithy Premium to use the SFF Add-on?

No. The SFF Add-on works with both the free and premium versions of Wordsmithy. You only need to have Wordsmithy installed.

Is the add-on a subscription?

No. It's a one-time $1.99 purchase — you own it forever with no renewal fees.

Does the add-on require an internet connection?

Never. The SFF Add-on runs entirely on your local machine. All worldbuilding data, corkboard cards, and metadata are stored in your .smty project file. No network calls are made at any point.

Will my worldbuilding data be safe if I reinstall Wordsmithy?

Yes. All SFF data is embedded in your .smty project archive. Back up that file and everything — manuscript, notes, worldbuilding, metadata — is preserved.

Can I use the add-on for non-SFF genres?

Absolutely. The corkboard and custom metadata features in particular are useful for any complex project. "SFF" describes the writers it was designed for, not who can use it.

Does it modify or replace any existing Wordsmithy features?

No. The SFF Add-on is strictly additive — it adds new panels and views without touching any existing Wordsmithy functionality. Projects without SFF data continue to work as normal.

Build Your World. Tell Your Story.

Get Wordsmithy free and add the SFF Add-on for $1.99 — everything you need to write and organise your SFF epic.

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