Novelcrafter is writing software built for novelists. Its center is the Codex, a wiki that tracks characters, places and lore and links them automatically, alongside planning modes for spotting plot holes and inconsistencies. AI is optional: authors can connect their own key for brainstorming, drafting and review. Plans run $4 a month for Scribe, $8 for Hobbyist, $14 for Artisan and $20 for Specialist, and a 21-day free trial gives access to every feature with no credit card.
Fiction writers of every type use it, from hobbyists and fanfic authors to published thriller, romance and fantasy novelists, and discovery writers who prefer to plan as they go. Series authors can share one Codex across several books, and author pairs, editors and writing groups can collaborate, with team creation on the Specialist plan. Writers who want AI help can pick a plan with bring-your-own-key access, while those who prefer to write unassisted can use the planning and organization tools alone. The software runs in the browser, so nothing is installed.
A novelist builds a Codex of characters and settings, outlines scenes on the planner and sets a point of view for each. With AI enabled, the writer can summarize scenes, extract characters, generate prose from scene beats and brainstorm with Workshop Chat, which draws details from the Codex. Authors can connect OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta Llama, Mistral, OpenRouter with 300+ models, or local models through LM Studio and Ollama. The same flexible prompting system suits non-fiction, screenplays, poetry, newsletters, ad copy, game design and classroom projects.
