The Novel Factory Alternatives

The Novel Factory is described as 'Is software specifically designed to help in every aspect of novel writing, from conception to publication' and is a Novel Authoring tool in the news & books category. There are more than 25 alternatives to The Novel Factory for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and SaaS apps. The best The Novel Factory alternative is Manuskript, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like The Novel Factory are Scrivener, Quoll Writer, bibisco and Untold Novel.

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  1. Writing Outliner is an outliner that's seamlessly integrated with MS Word.

    The most important concept of Writing Outliner is project-based writing.

    A project in Writing Outliner is a long or complex text that you might work on for days, weeks, or even months, for example, a.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Microsoft Office Word
     
  2. SmartEdit Writer (formerly Atomic Scribbler) is a project management and writing environment for novelists and short story writers working on Windows PCs. Writers use the software to plan their novels, prepare and maintain research material, and then write that novel chapter by...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    It has a Scrivener feel to it.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Atomic Scribbler has a Scrivener feel to it, without being overly complicated. It's intuitive, doesn't have lots of clutter. I use this despite buying Scrivener.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • SmartEdit Writer is Free and ProprietaryThe Novel Factory is Paid and Proprietary
  3. A feature-packed Notion template built to help novelists, screenwriters, video game writers, and other storytellers flesh out their worlds, stories, and characters.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Notion
    • Web Browser
     
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    Squibler is an online book writing tool built to enable you to write books faster with a highly focused, minimalist editor and writing prompt generators to help you get ideas recorded fast.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  5. Shaxpir icon
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    Shaxpir is a word-processor in the cloud, designed for authors of long-form narratives, like novels and memoirs. Designed by writers, Shaxpir offers tools for every stage of the writing process, from brainstorming and outlining to prosecraft and publishing.

    22 Shaxpir alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  6. Dabble icon
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    Craft your story. Write your novel. Dabble is software for writing novels for the desktop (Mac and Windows) and browser, syncing between computers.

    75 Dabble alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
  7. DocxManager icon
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    A document manager and site builder/generator for Word users. You can open Word documents in tabs, manage documents on a project basis, full-text search documents across multiple project folders, attach tags, notes, stars, and so on to the documents.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Plot Factory icon
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    A tailor-made writing application for fiction writers that lets you plan, organize, and write stories and series. You can create story outlines from pre-defined templates, create and manage rich and interesting characters, build immersive fictional worlds and more.

    78 Plot Factory alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  9. SceneOne.app icon
     2 likes

    A web-based writing app. It is designed by novelists to have the tools and workflows they need yet be simple to use, and runs on every device (Windows, Mac, phones, etc).

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  10. Scritika icon
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    Scritika is a powerful solution that helps writers build amazing stories. Write faster and smater with a kit of features like character and location management, sticky notes, chapter editor with linking between chapters and locations, distraction-free and much more.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  11. Asengana icon
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    The cornerstone of any writing project. Set the foundation for your writing success with a powerful project management software for authors.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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