Firstly, welcome to Shorthand! We hope you enjoy creating beautiful stories with us.
If you don't have an account yet, signing up only takes a minute.
Once you're set up, you can:
Jump into one of the template stories in your account to get familiar with how stories are made.
Start creating: drafts are unlimited — just click the plus sign and create new story to begin. If you'd like a head start, the AI Creative Companion can turn a rough idea into a first draft.
Have a read of our story planning tips before you dive in — a little planning goes a long way.
Visit our featured stories to see what storytellers around the world have made with Shorthand.
Join a webinar or catch up on our training sessions to learn from the team.
Creating is free — you pay when you're ready to publish. You'll find our plans on the Shorthand site, and you can subscribe from your dashboard whenever you're ready. Or contact the Shorthand team if you'd like a hand choosing.