The Canvas.

Your sanctuary for writing. The Canvas is a powerful, distraction-free editor designed for the flow of creative thought, from the first sentence to the final full stop.

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Stay in Flow

Find Your Focus

Eliminate distractions with a clean, minimalist interface. Toggle the toolbar with a single click and use Typewriter Mode to keep your current line perfectly centered, letting your words flow uninterrupted.

A screenshot of the Palimpsa Canvas editor showing the clean writing area.
A mockup of the version history panel, showing different saved versions of a document.
Never Lose a Word

Automatic Version History

Canvas automatically saves snapshots of your work as you type. Freely experiment with new ideas, then easily review, compare, and restore previous versions from the history panel.

Write Together

Real-Time Collaboration

Share a link to your document and write with your team, co-author, or editor in real time. All changes are synced instantly across all devices, keeping everyone on the same page.

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A Tool For Every Storyteller

Canvas adapts to your unique writing process.

Novelists

Organize chapters, track word counts, and export in manuscript format.

Screenwriters

Draft scenes and collaborate with your team in a simple, clean interface.

Worldbuilders

Flesh out your lore, create timelines, and document every detail of your universe.

Academics

Structure your papers, manage your research notes, and export your work easily.

“Canvas is my go-to for first drafts. The typewriter mode is a game-changer for my productivity.”
Elara Vance
Bestselling Author
“The version history saved me from a catastrophic delete. I could restore hours of work in two clicks.”
Kenji Tanaka
Screenwriter
“Collaborating with my co-author is seamless. It feels like we're in the same room, even from different continents.”
Anya Petrova
Novelist

Find the Perfect Plan

Whether you're just starting out or leading a team, there's a Palimpsa plan for you.

Free

£0/mo

For students, hobbyists, & early adopters.

  • Core writing apps
  • 1 active project
  • No AI features
Get Started

Starter

£7.99/mo

For hobbyists, casual authors, & students.

  • Access to all core apps
  • Unlimited projects
  • Basic project storage
  • No AI features
Choose Starter
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Pro (AI)

£14.99/mo

For serious writers, professionals, & academics.

  • All Starter features
  • Full AI access
  • SERENA emotional analysis
  • Enhanced storage
Go Pro

Team

£39.99/mo

For writing teams, DnD groups, & educators.

  • All Pro features
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Shared storage
  • Priority support
Choose Team

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my work secure?

Absolutely. All your work is stored securely in the cloud and is private to you by default. We use industry-standard encryption, and you control who has access to your projects.

Can I export my work?

Yes. You own your work. Canvas allows you to export your documents to Markdown (.md), Microsoft Word (.docx), and a print-friendly manuscript format at any time.

Does it work offline?

Currently, Canvas requires an active internet connection for real-time saving and collaboration. We are actively developing offline capabilities for a future update.