A professional desktop application for novel writers with AI-powered writing assistance, world-building tools, and everything you need to bring your story to life.
Powerful tools designed specifically for novel writers
22+ AI modes to help with every aspect of your story. Continue writing, expand scenes, rewrite for impact, improve dialogue, add description, create action sequences, deepen emotions, analyze your writing, brainstorm ideas, create outlines, and build your world. Works with OpenAI (GPT-4), Anthropic (Claude), Ollama, and LM Studio. Use cloud APIs for advanced features or local models for complete privacy.
8 proven story structures to jump-start your novel. Fantasy Hero's Journey, Romance Beats, Thriller Structure, Sci-Fi Three Act, Mystery Whipplet, Horror Structure, Literary Fiction, and more. Each template includes detailed story beats with writing prompts to guide you through every chapter.
Professional writing environment with TipTap editor. Full formatting support including bold, italic, headers, lists, and more. Features include Split View for writing and referencing simultaneously, Focus Mode for distraction-free writing, and Typewriter Mode that keeps your cursor centered while you write.
6 export formats for any need: PDF (print-ready A4 documents), DOCX (Microsoft Word), EPUB (eBook for e-readers), TXT (plain text), JSON (full backup), and HTML (web document). Professional formatting with proper chapter breaks and scene separators.
Built-in writing goal tracker designed for NaNoWriMo and daily writing habits. Set your daily word goal and session goal. Track progress with visual progress bars, see words-per-day needed to reach your target, and maintain writing streaks. Stay motivated throughout your novel project.
Never lose your work. Export your entire workspace to a JSON file for safekeeping. Import backups to restore all projects, characters, locations, notes, and settings. Perfect for moving between computers or as a disaster recovery solution.
Visual chapter and scene organization with drag-and-drop. Track Scene Goals (what the scene should achieve), Conflict (the tension driving the scene), and Outcome (how it resolves). See your entire story structure at a glance and easily reorder scenes.
Build your entire fictional world in one place. Create detailed profiles for Characters (appearance, backstory, motivation, arc), Locations (climate, culture, history, population), Items (origin, powers, history), Lore (world-building rules and history), and Events (timeline of story events).
Visual relationship map with draggable character nodes. Define relationship types (family, friend, enemy, romantic, mentor) and strength (strong, weak, complicated). See how all your characters connect at a glance. Color-coded connections make complex character webs easy to understand.
Chronological story events with year-grouped visual timeline. Add events with dates and descriptions. Click-to-edit for quick updates. Filter by character or location. Perfect for tracking complex plots across multiple timelines or building history for your world.
Organize with custom colored tags. Create tags for any category: POV character, setting, plot thread, status, or custom categories. Apply multiple tags to scenes, characters, and notes. Quick filtering lets you find related content instantly.
Keep all your research in one organized place. Categorize by topic with unlimited categories. Search and filter to find what you need quickly. Link notes to characters, locations, or scenes. Perfect for historical research, world-building details, or plot inspiration.
Advanced text analysis that works completely offline - no API needed. Get detailed statistics including word count, sentence complexity, readability scores (Flesch-Kincaid), dialogue-to-description ratio, passive voice detection, and sentiment analysis. Includes story structure detection (Three-Act, Hero's Journey).
Automatic version tracking for every scene. Browse past versions with timestamps, see what changed, and restore any previous version with one click. Never worry about accidentally deleting content or making changes you regret.
Have a conversation with AI about your story. Ask questions about plot holes, character motivations, or world-building. Get writing advice, brainstorm new directions, or get feedback on scenes. Context-aware responses that understand your story.
Timed writing sessions to boost productivity. Set a word count goal and time limit. The sprint tracks your progress in real-time. Great for beating writer's block or just focusing on getting words down.
Three beautiful themes to suit your writing environment: Dark Mode (default, easy on the eyes), Light Mode (bright and clear), and Sepia Mode (warm, reduces eye strain for long sessions). Customizable font size and family.
All data stored locally on your computer. No cloud storage, no subscription, no tracking. Your novel, characters, and notes stay private on your machine. You're in complete control of your data.
Jump-start your story with 8 pre-built templates: Fantasy Hero's Journey, Romance, Thriller, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Horror, Literary Fiction. Each template includes detailed story beats.
Full formatting with TipTap editor. Split view, Focus Mode, Typewriter Mode for distraction-free writing.
Export to PDF, DOCX, EPUB, TXT, JSON, and HTML. Professional document export for manuscripts and eBooks.
Built-in writing goal tracker with 50K target. Daily progress tracking, words-per-day calculator, and session goals.
Export and import your entire workspace. Full project backup to JSON for safekeeping.
Visual matrix view with drag-and-drop. Track Goals, Conflict, and Outcome for each scene.
Characters with deep profiles, Locations, Items, Lore, and Events. Build your entire universe.
Visual relationship map showing connections between characters with types and strength.
Chronological story events with visual timeline. Year-grouped view with click-to-edit.
Custom colored tags to organize scenes, characters, and notes. Quick filtering.
Keep all your research in one place. Categorize by topic, search and filter easily.
Local text analysis - no API needed! Word stats, readability, dialogue ratio, sentiment, story structure.
Automatic version tracking. Browse past versions and restore any previous version.
Ask questions about your story, characters, or plot. Get writing advice and brainstorming help.
Timed writing sessions with word count goals. Stay focused and track your progress.
Dark, Light, and Sepia modes. Easy on the eyes for long writing sessions.
Your work is automatically saved. Never lose a word with local storage.
All data stored locally on your computer. No cloud, no subscription, no tracking.
Get started in minutes - from download to first chapter
Download the .exe file from GitHub Releases. Double-click to install - no admin required, no complicated setup. The app is ready to use in seconds.
Click "New Project" and give your novel a name. Set your target word count (50,000 for a novel, more for epic). Optionally choose a genre template to get started with proven story beats.
Add characters with detailed profiles, create locations with history and culture, and build your lore. The Codex keeps all your world-building in one organized place.
Use the Matrix view to organize chapters and scenes. Track goals, conflicts, and outcomes for each scene. Drag and drop to reorder as your story evolves.
Begin writing in the Write view. Use the AI assistant to help with any part of your story - continue writing, improve dialogue, expand descriptions, or brainstorm. Enable Focus Mode for distraction-free writing.
When your novel is ready, export in your preferred format. PDF for printing, DOCX for editing, EPUB for e-readers, or JSON for backup. Share your finished work with the world!
See how we compare to other writing tools
| Feature | Novel Studio | NovelCrafter | Scrivener |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $15/month | $49 one-time |
| AI Writing Modes | ✓ 22+ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Genre Templates | ✓ 8 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Export Formats | ✓ 6 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Local AI (Offline) | ✓ Free | ✗ | ✗ |
| Character Relationships | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Timeline View | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Revision History | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Writing Sprints | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Themes | ✓ 3 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Data Storage | Local Only | Cloud | Local |
| No Subscription | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
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