Storyloft Launches Eddy, an AI Co-Writer for Manuscript Editing
Storyloft, an AI writing platform for authors, released Eddy on May 26, a co-writing tool designed to help writers revise and strengthen manuscripts without leaving their document.
Unlike general-purpose AI tools that operate through isolated chat windows, Eddy works directly inside a manuscript. Authors can receive editorial feedback, refine scenes, improve pacing and iterate on language while staying in their work rather than switching between documents and tools.
The tool is built around a core principle: authors should keep creative control while gaining modern AI assistance. Eddy provides context-aware suggestions tied to specific passages, rather than generating disconnected recommendations.
How Eddy Works
The platform reads the manuscript as a whole, allowing it to offer feedback that accounts for what comes before and after each passage. Writers can request help strengthening scenes, clarifying prose or adjusting pacing without losing their voice in the process.
Eddy also includes research capabilities, letting authors find sources online without leaving the editor. The integrated workflow reduces the friction that typically appears during developmental editing and revision.
Core Features
- Manuscript-aware editing and revision assistance
- Contextual feedback embedded in the manuscript
- Voice-preserving rewrites
- Scene strengthening and developmental suggestions
- Integrated research and source-finding
"Most writers don't need another blank chat window," said Pierce Brantley, founder of Storyloft. "They need a collaborator that understands where they are in the manuscript and helps them improve the work already on the page."
Part of a Larger Platform
Eddy fits into Storyloft's broader offering, which combines writing, revision, illustration and publishing tools in one workspace. The company positions the tool for serious writers who want AI to support their craft rather than replace it.
Eddy is now available through Storyloft's website.
For writers interested in understanding the AI technology behind tools like Eddy, resources on Generative AI and LLM cover how large language models work. The AI for Writers section offers training specifically designed for writing professionals.
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