Novelcrafter

Novelcrafter is a comprehensive writing platform designed for fiction and non-fiction authors of all experience levels. Built by writers for writers, it combines organizational tools, AI assistance, and collaboration features to help authors take their stories from initial concept to final manuscript. The platform supports over 131,000 authors and offers a flexible, web-based environment that adapts to various writing styles and genres.

Key Features:

• The Codex - A powerful wiki system that automatically tracks and links characters, places, lore, and other story elements. It can be shared across books in a series, eliminating repetitive data entry and providing deep insight into your fictional world.

• Planning Modes - Multiple visualization options including Grid, Matrix, and Outline views help identify plot holes, inconsistencies, and crucial story moments early in the writing process.

• AI Integration (BYOK) - Connect to your preferred AI service including OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, OpenRouter, or run local models via LM Studio and Ollama. Use AI for brainstorming, scene summarization, character detection, and text generation while maintaining full control.

• Custom Prompts - Build personalized shortcuts with a flexible prompting system featuring modular, reusable components and customizable parameters for tailored AI interactions.

• Workshop Chat - Engage in AI-powered conversations about your scenes to get feedback, brainstorm ideas, and refine your writing with context-aware assistance.

• Rich Text Editor - Full-featured manuscript editing with markers, highlighters, focus mode, customizable interface, and dyslexia-friendly font options.

• Collaboration Tools - Invite editors, proofreaders, or writing partners to your projects. Create and manage teams for writing groups with various permission levels.

• Series & Universes - Share your Codex across multiple books to maintain consistency throughout a series without duplicating information.

• Review Features - Appearance heatmaps, character-per-scene analysis, and word statistics help visualize story structure and identify areas for improvement.

To get started, sign up for a 21-day free trial with no credit card required. Import existing work as Word, Markdown, or HTML files, set up your Codex with characters and locations, connect your preferred AI service, and begin writing with the distraction-free editor.