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The Novel FactoryPlottr
Paid

Paid software with a 30-day free trial that needs no payment details.

 Paid

Paid software with a 30-day free trial.

Web Windows, macOS, Web
  • Guided roadmap for planning a novel step by step
  • Corkboard view of scenes and plot structure
  • Drag and drop visual timeline of plotlines
  • Genre plot templates and character sheets
  • Paid after the trial
  • Prescribes a particular planning method that may not suit every writer
  • Paid after the trial
  • Focused on outlining rather than writing the manuscript
Web application Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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