Productivity

Cork

Index cards for writers: arrange, stack, and link your ideas

Cork helps writers organize their ideas by putting scenes, characters, and research on flexible moveable virtual index cards. Users can arrange, stack, and link cards until the structure of their story becomes clear. Cards can be placed anywhere on an open board or organized through kanban columns. Users can stack cards by dropping one onto another, mimicking a physical desk setup. Linking cards is easy with a simple syntax, allowing for connections between characters, scenes, themes, and chapters. Backlinks help track every mention of a card, ensuring no detail is overlooked. Cork supports markdown formatting, enabling natural writing while keeping the text portable. Users can export their boards as clean markdown files, share read-only links, and retain ownership of their content. It also works well for organizing anything else: trip plans, recipes, reading lists, and more. Cork offers a free plan that comes with three boards. The platform features board and kanban views, stackable cards, wiki-style links, and color-coded cards for easy organization.