novelWriter

Mac

Organize and write your novel with focused clarity

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Overview

novelWriter is a distraction-free writing tool tailored for novelists, helping structure manuscripts into chapters, scenes, and notes. It supports markdown formatting, includes character/setting databases, and tracks word counts to maintain writing momentum. With version control for drafts, export to PDF/DOCX/EPUB, and customizable workspaces, it streamlines the writing process. Ideal for aspiring and established authors, it eliminates clutter, keeping all story-related content in one accessible place.

Key Features

  • Organize manuscripts into chapters, scenes, and notes
  • Markdown support for clean, simple formatting
  • Character and setting database management
  • Export to PDF, DOCX, and EPUB formats

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Tool Info

Pricing Free
Category Writing
Platform Mac

Pros

  • ⊕ Distraction-free interface to focus on writing
  • ⊕ Free and open-source with no hidden costs
  • ⊕ Robust content organization tools for novels

Cons

  • ⊖ No built-in cloud sync (requires external tools like Dropbox)
  • ⊖ Limited advanced formatting compared to premium writing apps

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