Novelcrafter

Novelcrafter provides a writing platform that supports outlining, drafting, and delivering stories. It targets authors across genres and styles and emphasizes tools that aid organization, brainstorming, and collaboration. The platform highlights a 21-day free trial and a no-install requirement to ease access for writers at any stage. It is adaptable to different forms of writing beyond novels, including short stories and scripts.

Users interact with features such as the Codex, a wiki-like worldbuilder that tracks characters, locations, and lore with automatic linking and context. The system is designed to remember story details, reducing re-entry of information between tools and supporting cross-book sharing within a series.

It emphasizes an ecosystem that connects to various AI providers and allows running models on the user’s machine. It also highlights customizable prompts, 300+ models, and local model options for privacy-conscious users.

Plans are priced starting from 4 USD per month, with tiers named Scribe, Hobbyist, Artisan, and Specialist. The Codex is included in all plans, and AI integration is available on Hobbyist and higher tiers. The product promotes a free 21-day trial and mentions no credit card is required for the trial.

Use cases

• Series authors managing multiple books