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, Web-based, Mac, SaaS and iPhone 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, bibisco, Lore Forge and Quoll Writer.

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  1. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    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...

    41 SmartEdit Writer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    It has a Scrivener feel to it.

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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.
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    • SmartEdit Writer is Free and ProprietaryThe Novel Factory is Paid and Proprietary
  3. 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.

    68 Dabble alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
  4. 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

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  6. SceneOne.app icon
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    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

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  7. 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.

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    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  8. 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.

    4 Asengana alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  9. Novelize icon
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    With anywhere online access you can work on your novel wherever the mood strikes you. Now you can continue where you left off at the library, your friend's house, and during your lunch break at work.

    21 Novelize alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. Write Genre icon
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    Novel writing software. Write your novel easier and faster with all your notes where you need them – as in-text annotations.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Its primary goal is to make writing the first draft of your novel as easy as possible by improving the writing experience. It pulls you into your story with audio-visual themes, makes you feel comfortable in your writing space with its minimalist approach, and helps you hit...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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