Apps tagged with 'Novel Authoring' for Linux

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  1. novelWriter icon
     29 likes

    novelWriter is a Markdown-like text editor designed for writing novels and larger projects of many smaller plain text documents. It uses its own flavor of Markdown that supports a meta data syntax for comments, synopsis and cross-referencing between files.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Qt
    • Python
    Screenshot of older version
    Default system theme
    Dark theme
    79 alternatives
  2. bibisco icon
     87 likes

    Desktop software for novel creation providing chapter and scene organization, export to PDF, DOCX, distraction-free writing, timeline, goals, and character tools.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron
    • Node.JS
    Novel architecture
    Chapter detail
    Tags
    +15
    Analysis
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    3.4
    Fair8 reviews
  3. oStorybook icon
     26 likes

    oStorybook is a free, open source novel-writing software for creative writers, novelists and authors which will help you to keep an overview of multiple plot-lines while writing texts.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    oStorybook screenshot 1
    62 alternatives
  4. Kindling icon
     4 likes

    Free, open-source writing app for plotters. Import your outline from Scrivener, Plottr, yWriter, or Obsidian — then draft with your scene beats, character notes, and story structure visible alongside your prose. No AI, no subscription, no cloud.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Scene list and light theme — full app layout with light and dark theme support.
    Scaffolded writing view — scene beats, synopsis, and references all visible while you draft.
    Auto-surfaced references — character details appear automatically alongside your prose.
    +1
    Beat as prompt — expand a beat, write your prose directly beneath it.
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  5. Tintero icon
     4 likes

    Organize your ideas, create memorable characters, build immersive worlds, and write captivating stories. Tintero is your ideal companion to take your creative projects to the next level, from planning to book generation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Scene management
    Advanced search
    Main writing interface
    +3
    Character edit
    23 alternatives
  6. Rayuela Editor is moderm, privacy-focused writing environment designed for long-form fiction (novels, screenplays, and theses). It bridges the gap between the structural power of Scrivener and the portability of modern web technology, wrapped in a native desktop application.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Dark Mode
    Light Mode
    53 alternatives
  7. SuperNotecard icon
     22 likes

    SuperNotecard is an intuitive tool that uses notecards to capture and organize your ideas. These virtual notecards can be moved into decks, arranged on the screen, or grouped and categorized with ease.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    SuperNotecard screenshot 1
    SuperNotecard screenshot 1
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    27 alternatives
  8. Stop renting your intelligence to Cloud AI services based on quotas ! LocalProse is a writing workshop forged by and for writers, featuring a generative AI that runs directly on your own machine.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Splash screen (startup)
    Editor & Idea Box
    Editor (Dark mode)
    +9
    Focus mode
    64 alternatives