The Ultimate Novel Writing Software

Structured tools. Expert guidance. Intuitive workspace.

You've just found your new creative companion. 

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Write your novel with confidence

The Novel Factory is here to help you go from idea to completed manuscript with purpose-built features, integrated writing coaching and an easy-to-use interface that brings out the best in your writing. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned author, we provide everything you need.

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Plotting made simple

Explore a complete toolkit including questionnaires and genre-specific templates for developing your plot, characters and settings – all with expert guidance to shape a strong, engaging story from the start.

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Streamlined writing

Enjoy a faster, easier writing process. The Novel Factory keeps all your notes, characters, and plot points right at your fingertips so you can stay on track with your writing goals and focus on what matters most: crafting a compelling story.

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Perfecting your craft

Never lose the plot again with expertly crafted in-app resources like The Novel Writing Roadmap. With quick tips and structured lessons, each task builds on the last to help you learn your craft as you write your book.

Try The Novel Factory FREE for 30 days

You need to see it for yourself – we get it. That's why we give everyone a FREE 30-day trial to fully test the software.

(No credit card details required)

Powerful features to bring your story to life

All-in-one novel planning

Keep track of your plot, characters, locations and notes, with everything in one place so you can enjoy a streamlined and organised writing experience. Each section is thoughtfully designed to guide you through the creative process.

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Dynamic Plot Manager

Break down story development into manageable building blocks and get a bird’s-eye view of your project. Jumpstart your narrative with built-in genre-specific plot templates that help you structure your story with confidence.

Character and viewpoint tracking

Create authentic, three-dimensional characters with our character builder prompts which cover everything from backstory and personality, to family life, loves and fears. Store them in the Characters section so you never forget whose eyes are which colour again.

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Expertly crafted plot templates

Use genre-specific plot templates to make sure your story hits all the right beats. Each template comes with detailed information to guide you through the structure best suited to the story you want to write.

Subplot Manager for complex storytelling

Easily manage even the most intricate plots with the Subplot Manager. Keep track of different plot threads, themes, characters and items, and effortlessly drag and drop elements to reorganise your story as needed.

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Built-in novel writing roadmap

Navigate your writing journey with confidence using our step-by-step guide. The Novel Writing Roadmap takes you through every stage of the novel-writing process, from premise to publish-ready manuscript without ever having to leave the app. Written by industry professionals, the Roadmap leverages proven storytelling techniques to ensure your novel shines.

What writers have to say about The Novel Factory...

"I love the assist it gives to new writers. Its guides are awesome and easy to follow. Highly recommend."

Joseph Lawler,
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"I absolutely adore the Novel Factory software and so do all my writer buddies 🙂 It's helped me publish 3 books as of this date and I'm working on my 4th!"

Rhiannon D. Elton ,
Author of the Wolflock Cases series

"I love The Novel Factory. It is so great at helping with organizing a novel and gives you fun visual additions to make your characters and locations seem more realistic."

Anella Aker,
on Facebook

Free writing resources

We offer a range of free resources for budding novelists (the kind of things we wished we'd had when we were starting out!). Follow the links below to explore some of our most popular content.

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Character questionnaire

Need help with character creation? We’ve got you. From crafting backstories to exploring their relationships and motivations, our character questionnaires will help you create a cast of unforgettable characters. 

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Plot templates

Struggling to structure your story? Enter Plot Templates! These versatile blueprints lay out all the key story beats needed to create stories that resonate with your readers – even if they don't know why.

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Novel Writing Roadmap

Don't know where to start? The Novel Writing Roadmap breaks down the gargantuan task of writing a book into manageable, step-by-step tasks, which take you seamlessly from concept to completed manuscript.

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Get your free character questionnaire

The Ultimate Character Questionnaire is the most popular and comprehensive character questionnaire on the Internet, comprising almost 200 questions across a range of categories. Get your free copy today!

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