Overview

Rating:
3.70
(17)
Version:
10
Last updated: 2026-06-10
Ranking
#289,171 ▼ 232
Overall

Features & Capabilities

Serious writers need serious tools to help with their work. Writing Shed has been designed with you, the writer, in mind. It is more than a word processor, it is a complete management tool for novels, short stories and poetry.

MULTIPLE WRITING PROJECTS Most writers know there is a lot more to the task of writing than creating documents filled with text. For example, poets typically have hundreds if not thousands of poems. Novelists and short story writers have a similar problem. Writing shed allows you to split your work into projects so finding documents is simpler and faster

MULTIPLE VERSIONS Usually there will be several versions of each poem/scene/story. Writing Shed lets you create multiple versions of a text without having to create a new name for each.

BUILD OUTLINES You can build plot/character and location outlines for novels and short stories.

CREATE COLLECTIONS Build collections of texts for sharing/printing/submitting.

RESEARCH Import research material including PDF, HTML and image files.

REMINDERS Add events to the Reminders app to keep track of completion dates, magazine submission windows, competition deadlines and more.

WORK ANYWHERE Writing Shed can use iCloud to automatically Synchronise your work between your devices (including the forthcoming Mac OS version of the App).

TRACK SUBMISSIONS/KEEP HISTORY In addition to document management the app provides features that let you track work submitted to magazines, competitions, commissions and other places. Add reminders to the Reminders App. The app maintains a historical record of all your submissions

SUMMARY OF FEATURES • Multiple projects for Novels, Short Stories and Poetry • Scene, character and location outlines • Track submissions to magazines, competitions and
publishers • Multiple versions for each poem, scene or story • Full featured rich text editor • Add notes to poems, scenes, stories and more • Synchronise between devices using iCloud • Create collections of poems, scenes or stories • Import research documents • Share work: projects, printing, email, social media, iCloud Drive etc • Import Word & Rich Text files from iCloud Drive, Airdrop, iTunes, and other apps • Comprehensive help screens • External Keyboard support (iPad)

SUPPORT There is a website at www.writing-shed.com where you can submit comments. Alternatively email support@writing-shed.com

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Keith Lander
Rating:
3.70
(17)
Version:
10 Last updated: 2026-06-10
Version code:
886767131
Creation date:
2016-08-02
Compatible devices:
Size:
23.79MB
Price:
19.99
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Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Keith Lander
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/writing-shed/id1056997926

User Reviews

I would highly recommend this app to anyone who is interested in writing. It has something for everyone, templates are provided for Novelists, short stories or anyone interested in writing poetry. I have read all of the older and mostly negative reviews in regards to this app. I did experience some lost work in the beginning but once I took the time to read the help files, that was the end of my issues. Take the time to read the help files. It will greatly enhance your understanding and functionality of the app. In regards to support, I have found all the negativity to also be unjustified. I had a very minor issue that wasn’t even related to the app and I worked with the developer on resolving the situation. I can’t say enough good things about Keith. We exchanged emails daily while he worked to troubleshoot my issue. The developer is very passionate about this app and will assist you in resolving any issues you might run across. No app covers every base and there are small things that can be added to improve the quality of the app but for the price I honestly have no complaints. My suggestion is play around with the app first. Read the help files. There is a lot to this app that it’s easy to overlook at first. I look forward to using any future versions of Writing Shed. I hope you will enjoy using it as much as I have.
by Ch*****, 2022-05-15

UPDATED REVIEW, OCT 7, 2020: I’ll still have to maintain that many developers—not just Mr. Lander—need to spend more time/energy/money on the coding process. Especially if they expect consumers to invest their hard-earned money in a subscription. As I indicated before, I like the UI and features of this app, so I tried Writing Shed again, and it seems to be working okay now. But I have been through this before—three times. At this point I simply can’t trust it with my work and I am reluctant to spend any more of my own time with it. I would like to see how other, especially “more representative”, users are faring with it. UPDATED REVIEW, OCT 4, 2020: DEVELOPER SEEMS TO HAVE FORGOTTEN OUR BACK-AND-FORTH EMAILS OF WELL OVER A YEAR AGO. SEEMS UNDERSTANDABLE BECAUSE OF THE TIME THAT HAS PASSED. HOWEVER, TO LET USERS OF THIS APP LANGUISH IN EXPECTATION OF ITS IMPROVEMENT—WHEN THEY NEED TO ACTUALLY BE USING IT—IS NOT SOMETHING I’D BE PROUD OF. AND NOW A SUBSCRIPTION? PERHAPS THE BUGS AND CRASHES HAVE NOW BEEN FIXED, BUT I DON’T SEE ANY REVIEWS THAT WOULD INDICATE THAT. ANYONE? Old Review: Lost text, crashing, too few bugs/glitches worked out—a pity because I really do like the UI and features of this creative writing app & submissions record keeper. Needs to be snappier, more reliable, better file management, better export, syncing, and versioning. What can readers do to convince developer to invest time/energy/money in coding?
by Sa*****, 2020-10-07
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