Core
Novel Import
Bring your work into Novelcrafter as Word, Markdown or HTML files.
Export
Release your work into the wild, or keep it safe on your hard drive.
Dark Mode
Work at night, reduce eye strain or save your battery life. It also looks cool.
Extract from Snippets
Quickly extract codex entries and scenes from prior notes or articles.
Mobile Compatible
Jot down ideas or review your story when you’re on the go.
Novel Covers
Make your bookshelf look (very) pretty with some artwork.
Novel POV
Writing 1st person or 3rd person? Who’s the main character of your story?
Novel Templates
Quick-start new (bestselling) ideas with personal novel templates.
Novel Tense
Whether you write in present or past tense, we got you covered.
Pen Names
Separate and group your novels by identity with pen names.
Revision History
Turn back time to see what got changed, and restore previous versions.
Series
Share your Codex to save you from re-entering information again.
Snippets
Keep notes, To-Dos and other small pieces of text to come back to later.
Split/Pin panels
Have a chat and your manuscript open at the same time for easy reference.
Manuscript
Rich Text Editor
Bold, italic, underline, lists, headings, quotes,…
Marker/Highlighter
Never lose a note to self again, or forget to follow up on a plot hole.
Customizable Interface
Change spacing, switch to a dyslexia-friendly font, text size and more.
Focus Mode
Go distraction-free and fullscreen. Just you and your words.
Marker Timeline
Jump around, never miss a highlight and see scene lengths in proportion.
Sections
Segment alternative ideas, notes or topics in your manuscript.
Planning
Grid
Drag and drop your acts, chapters and scenes into the right order.
Matrix
A magical spreadsheet on steroids. View your entire story at a glance.
Scene Labels
Keep track of drafts or already finished scenes with custom labels.
Custom POVs
Keep track of your his/hers romance, heist novels, or a multi-POV epic.
Manual References
Emphasize specific key locations, timelines and plot points.
Outline
The no-frills, single-page view of your novel outline.
Scene Archive
Don’t abandon your scenes just yet. Keep them in a safe place.
Subtitles
Add time/location shifts or other notes to readers.
Exclude from AI
Don’t confuse the AI with unrelated bits, or hide specific NSFW content.
Codex
Thumbnail
Easily recognize your characters and locations with a thumbnail.
Custom Details
Databases gone wild, but better. Track story roles, species and more.
Mentions
Quickly find all the occurences in scenes, chats, notes and more.
Aliases/Nicknames
Things don’t just have one name. Track all the alter-egos, nicknames and slang.
Colors/Highlighting
Let prominent entries stand out, and highlight overused phrases.
Tagging
Organize your entries with tags.
Custom Categories
Declutter and organize your personal wiki based on Tags.
Mention Timeline
Track where things come and go, or are gossiped about in your story.
Progressions
Things evolve over time. So why not your Codex, too?
Relations
Build a network for families, organizations, or a secret cult.
Tracking
Specify how to match entries and control the AI context.
AI
Text Replacement
Run an AI prompt on selected bits of text.
Scene Summarization
Summarize your hard work in one click for easy reference.
Scene Beats
Stay in the director’s seat by telling the AI what should happen next.
Character Detection
Quickly populate your Codex with all the characters in a scene.
AI Connections
Connect to a wide range of AI services for maximum flexibility and cost control.
Custom Prompts
Tailor any AI feature to your liking, down to the smallest detail.
Customizable Parameters
Tweak a model’s settings to get the result you want.
Local AI Support
Privacy-focused minds can rest easy (and save on cost).
Prompt Components
Build your perfect prompt using modular, reusable pieces.
Prompt Preview
See the exact prompt as it is sent to the AI, or copy it to use in other tools.
Chat
Chat with your Scene
Get feedback, brainstorm, and tinker with your scenes.
Context Options
Decide when to include your outline, a specific scene or the full novel.
Extract from Chat
Detect scene beats, codex entries or outlines to reduce copy-paste.
Model/Prompt Switching
Change who you talk to mid-conversation to keep the flow going.
Review
Appearance Heatmap
Visualize and discover hidden connections in your story.
Characters per Scene
Discover overcrowded scenes and characters who are missing in action.
Word Statistics
Keep track of the size of your manuscript.
Collaboration
Share with a Team
Share novels or series with any team you’re a part of.
Create a Team
Invite a writing group, editing team, or share with your private membership.
Sharing (with others)
Invite an editor or friend to review or collaborate on your work.