Novlr
The world’s first writer-owned, offline-first creative writing platform for novelists.
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Manuscript drafting
Word count goal tracking
Offline writing
Novelize
4.2
Free Users praise the platform's simplicity and the convenience of the sidebar notebook, though some find it lacks the advanced features of desktop-heavy alternatives.
The distraction-free writing platform that keeps your characters, plot, and manuscript in one focused view.
Free pricingUpdated 2026-03-17
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Manuscript DraftingCharacter Database Management
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About Novelize
Novelize is a cloud-native writing environment specifically architected for novelists and long-form fiction writers. Unlike general-purpose word processors or complex desktop software like Scrivener, Novelize utilizes a streamlined sidebar-centric architecture that allows authors to toggle between their manuscript and their 'Notebook'—a repository for characters, locations, and world-building notes—without losing their place in the text. As of 2026, Novelize has integrated light-weight AI brainstorming capabilities to help writers overcome blocks while maintaining a strict 'author-first' data privacy policy. Its technical infrastructure is optimized for multi-device synchronization, ensuring low-latency updates between desktop and mobile browsers. The platform serves the 'lean author' segment of the market, prioritizing speed, clean UI, and ease of use over the high-learning-curve features of enterprise-level publishing suites. Its market position is solidified by its focus on 'completion-centric' features, such as integrated word count goals and timeline tracking, which are designed to move a manuscript from draft to export with minimal friction.
Core Capabilities
Novelize is a cloud-native writing environment specifically architected for novelists and long-form fiction writers.