🎨Custom themes

Learn how to change the look and feel of Fortelling with themes. (Coming on September 29)

Custom themes are a part of Fortelling Pro

How Can I Customize Themes

Themes let you change how Fortelling looks while you write or plan. You can pick from predesigned options or build your own, so your workspace feels personal and comfortable.

How Do I Switch to a Different Theme

You can change themes directly from the home menu where you see your list of projects.

1. Tap the three lines in the top corner to open settings.

2. Select theme (look for the sun icon).

3. A full list of available themes will appear with names such as Fire Salamander, Duck, Seahorse, Raven, and Red Panda.

4. Tap on the theme you want and it will apply immediately.

How Do I Filter Themes

At the top of the theme list you will find filters that help you quickly narrow down your choices. • Dark: For high contrast and low light environments • Light: Bright and clean themes • Subtle: Softer colors with minimal distraction • Prominent: Strong and bold palettes

Filters make it easy to find the mood or energy that matches your current writing session.

How Do I Create a Custom Theme

If none of the predesigned themes fit your style you can make your own.

1. From the theme screen tap the plus sign in the bottom right corner.

2. A page will open with three questions: • When do you write? Choose between light mode or dark mode • What describes you? Select introvert for subtle colors or extrovert for vibrant colors • What color do you like? Pick your favorite color to set the base of your theme

3. After answering the questions your custom theme will be created with suggested colors.

4. Tap the slider icon at the top to open advanced settings. Here you can personalize further by changing: • Primary color • Secondary color • Accent color • Background color • Card color (the backdrop for notes and story elements)

5. Save your theme.

Your custom theme will now appear in your list ready to be applied anytime.

Why Do Theme Colors Matter

Colors influence mood and focus. Choosing the right palette is more than a style choice—it can affect how productive and inspired you feel while writing. This is based on color psychology, where different colors trigger different associations.

Color	Common Effect	Best Use Case
Blue	Calm, focused, steady	Long writing sessions or editing
Red	Energetic, intense, passionate	Action scenes or brainstorming
Green	Balanced, creative, natural	Worldbuilding and exploration
Yellow	Optimistic, motivating, lively	Drafting fresh ideas
Purple	Imaginative, mysterious, inspiring	Fantasy writing and deep worldbuilding
Black/Dark	Dramatic, focused, low strain in dim light	Night writing sessions
White/Light	Clean, clear, open	Bright environments and daytime writing

Picking colors that match your story’s tone can even help you stay immersed. A fiery palette may put you in the mood to write epic battles, while a gentle pastel theme might suit romantic or reflective chapters.

What Are Some Tips for Using Themes

• Dark themes are easier on the eyes if you often write at night • Prominent themes work well when you want strong visual cues and energy • Subtle themes are great for long sessions when you want minimal distractions • Custom themes can match your story’s tone. For example a sea green palette for a nautical tale or fiery reds for a battle heavy saga • Use the three questions as a quick way to create a theme and then fine tune it with the slider icon if you want more control