Impulse — Writer's Studio

Impulse is a macOS writing app built for writers who take their craft seriously.

Whether you're writing a novel or a screenplay, Impulse gives you the tools to stay organized and focused — without getting in your way.

FOR NOVELS & BOOKS

— Timeline with character and event tracks across chapters

— World-building inspector for locations, characters, and lore

— Chapter sidebar for notes, status, and structure

FOR SCREENPLAYS

— Up to 6 variation tabs per scene

— Side-by-side tab comparison with diff view

— Dedicated inspector accessible via keyboard shortcut

ACROSS ALL PROJECTS

— Semantic search that understands meaning, not just keywords

— Two-way link synchronization between story elements

— Clean visual architecture — no nested folders

Your work stays on your device. No account required. Free for individual users.