# The Novel Factory

> Purpose-built novel writing software and structured desktop/web app designed specifically for novelists to plan, outline, write, and revise their books.

## Core Features
- **The Novel Writing Roadmap:** A step-by-step, interactive guide taking writers from initial premise and outlines to a polished manuscript, complete with checklists and instructional support.
- **Plot Manager & Subplot Manager:** A digital corkboard with drag-and-drop index cards, chapter breakdowns, and an advanced grid system to map multiple complex narrative arcs, clues, and character perspectives.
- **Genre-Specific Plot Templates:** Pre-built story frameworks tailored to popular fiction genres (Romance, Thriller, Detective Noir, Hero's Journey, Character Driven, etc.) that outline key narrative beats.
- **Character Builder:** In-depth, prompt-driven character profile databases covering physical traits, motivations, archetypes, backstory, and psychological profiles. Features character viewpoint synopses.
- **Locations & Worldbuilding:** Specialized databases to log settings with sensory details (sights, sounds, smells), upload reference images, and directly link locations/items to specific scenes.
- **Progress Tracking & Analytics:** Automated word count tracking, daily writing rate analysis, and goal-setting indicators to build sustainable writing habits.
- **Version History ("Turn Back Time"):** Advanced historical state saving allowing authors to fearlessly review and restore previous drafts or scene variants.

## Target Audience
- Aspiring and professional fiction novelists.
- Structural plotters, pantsers (looking for retroactive editing structures), and creative writing students.
- Authors seeking cross-device desktop and mobile capabilities with offline sync features.

## Platform Details
- **Architecture:** Progressive Web App (PWA) that functions in modern desktop/mobile web browsers, with dedicated offline-capable downloadable desktop apps for Windows and Mac.
- **Cloud Sync:** Automated background cloud backups that continuously sync across all logged-in devices when an active internet connection is present.
- **Human-Centric Policy:** Strict "No AI, Ever" product philosophy built purely to support and empower organic human creativity.

## Pricing & Licensing
- **Free Trial:** 30-day fully functional trial, no credit card required.
- **Basic Plan** $8.25/ month or $82.50 / year (includes everything you need to get writing your novel)
- **Standard Plan:** $22/month or $220/year (includes unlimited novels and all premium features).
- **Lifetime Access:** $649 one-time payment for perpetual access without recurring subscription fees.

## Official Resources
- Website Home: https://www.novel-software.com/
- App Features: https://www.novel-software.com/features/


## Articles

- [Pinboard](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/pinboard/)
- [Notebook](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/notebook/)
- [Cancelling Your Novel Factory Subscription](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/cancelling-your-subscription/)
- [Exporting Individual Scenes and Chapters](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/exporting-individual-scenes-and-chapters/)
- [Importing characters, items and locations](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/importing-characters-items-and-locations/)
- [Redeeming a Novel Factory gift subscription](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/redeeming-a-novel-factory-gift-subscription/)
- [Purchasing a Novel Factory gift subscription](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/purchasing-a-novel-factory-gift-subscription/)
- [Deleting your Novel Factory account](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/deleting-your-novel-factory-account/)
- [Character viewpoint synopses](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/character-viewpoint-synopses/)
- [Moving and deleting multiple plotcards](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/moving-and-deleting-multiple-plotcards/)
- [Purchasing a lifetime licence as an existing subscriber](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/purchasing-a-lifetime-licence-as-an-existing-subscriber/)
- [Changing your payment details](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/changing-your-payment-details/)
- [Duplicating an existing novel](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/duplicating-an-existing-novel/)
- [Timelines](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/timelines/)
- [Find and Replace](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/find-and-replace/)
- [Disabling auto-renew](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/disabling-auto-renew/)
- [The Recycle Bin](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/the-recycle-bin/)
- [Related Info sidebar](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/related-info-sidebar/)
- [The Novel Factory is not working properly](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/novel-factory-not-responding/)
- [Understanding chapters in The Novel Factory](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/understanding-chapters-in-the-novel-factory/)
- [Importing your novel from Word](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/importing-your-novel-from-word/)
- [Editing subplots in isolation](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/editing-subplots-in-isolation/)
- [Editing subplots in situ](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/editing-subplots-in-situ/)
- [Adding a character viewpoint to the Subplot Manager](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/adding-a-character-viewpoint-to-the-subplot-manager/)
- [Adding a new subplot from a plot template](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/adding-a-new-subplot-from-a-plot-template/)
- [Customising the Subplot Manager interface](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/customising-the-subplot-manager-interface/)
- [Adding a new subplot](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/adding-a-new-subplot/)
- [Working offline in The Novel Factory](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/working-offline-in-the-novel-factory/)
- [Choosing which panels to show or hide](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/how-to-hide-or-show-panels/)
- [Unable to log in](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/trouble-logging-in/)
- [An unhandled error has occurred](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/unhandled-error/)
- [Clearing your data](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/closing-your-account-ending-your-subscription-autorenew/)
- [Understanding scenes in The Novel Factory](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/understanding-scenes-in-the-novel-factory/)
- [Using custom panels](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/using-custom-fields/)
- [Renaming your novel](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/renaming-your-novel/)
- [Checking spelling and grammar](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/spelling-checker/)
- [Turn Back Time (version history)](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/turn-back-time-version-history-2/)
- [What platforms does The Novel Factory work on?](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/what-platforms-does-the-novel-factory-work-on/)
- [Is there a Novel Factory community I can join?](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/is-there-a-novel-factory-community-i-can-join/)
- [Work has gone missing](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/work-gone-missing/)
- [Exporting your novel and supporting data](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/exporting-your-novel-and-supporting-data/)
- [Switching between novels](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/switching-between-novels/)
- [Creating a new novel](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/creating-a-new-novel/)
- [Upgrading or downgrading your subscription](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/upgrading-your-subscription/)
- [Subscribing to The Novel Factory](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/subscribing-to-the-novel-factory-2/)
- [How The Novel Factory helps writers](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/how-the-novel-factory-helps-writers/)
- [Statistics](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/statistics/)
- [Notes](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/notes/)
- [Items](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/items/)
- [Locations](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/locations/)
- [Characters](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/characters/)
- [Manuscript](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/manuscript/)
- [The Subplot Manager](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/subplot-manager/)
- [The Plot Manager](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/plot-manager/)
- [Premise and Synopses](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/premise-and-synopses/)
- [The Roadmap](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/the-roadmap/)
- [An overview of The Novel Factory](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/an-overview-of-the-sections/)
- [Using plot templates](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/using-the-plot-templates/)
- [Using panels](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/how-panels-work/)
- [A quick guide to creating characters](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/quick-guide-to-creating-characters/)
- [Navigating the software](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/navigating-the-software/)
- [Getting help using The Novel Factory](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/getting-help-using-the-novel-factory/)
- [Installing The Novel Factory on your desktop](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/installing-novel-factory-on-your-desktop/)
- [Starting your novel in The Novel Factory](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/start-your-novel-in-the-novel-factory/)
- [Registering for a free trial](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/registering-for-a-free-trial/)
- [What is The Novel Factory?](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/what-is-the-novel-factory/)


## Pages

- [Kickstart Your Novel Course Confirmation](https://www.novel-software.com/thank-you/kickstart-your-novel/)
- [Author Panel Masterclass Series Spring 2026](https://www.novel-software.com/author-panel-masterclass/)
- [8 Novel Outline Templates For 2026 (By Genre)](https://www.novel-software.com/novel-outline-template/)
- [Novel Factory <br> Gift Subscriptions](https://www.novel-software.com/novel-factory-gift-subscriptions/)
- [The Novel Factory Team](https://www.novel-software.com/the-novel-factory-team/)
- [Kickstart Your Novel Opt Out](https://www.novel-software.com/kickstart-your-novel-opt-out/)
- [Social Responsibility](https://www.novel-software.com/social-responsibility/)
- [New homepage (May 2025)](https://www.novel-software.com/)
- [How to Plan Your Novel Webinar](https://www.novel-software.com/how-to-plan-your-novel-webinar-0425/)
- [Features](https://www.novel-software.com/features/)
- [The Story of The Novel Factory](https://www.novel-software.com/the-story-of-the-novel-factory/)
- [End User Licence Agreement](https://www.novel-software.com/eula-lifetime/)
- [Cookie Policy](https://www.novel-software.com/cookie-policy/)
- [End User Licence Agreement](https://www.novel-software.com/eula-subscription/)
- [End User Licence Agreement (Free Trial)](https://www.novel-software.com/eula-trial/)
- [The Mega List of Novel Writing Competitions in 2026](https://www.novel-software.com/novel-writing-competitions/)
- [8 Character Archetypes That Create Unforgettable Characters](https://www.novel-software.com/character-archetypes/)
- [Worldbuilding Questionnaire](https://www.novel-software.com/thank-you/worldbuilding-questionnaire/)
- [Ultimate Character Questionnaire](https://www.novel-software.com/thank-you/ultimate-character-questionnaire/)
- [Novel Writing Roadmap](https://www.novel-software.com/thank-you/novel-writing-roadmap/)
- [How to Use the 'Universal Plot Structure' to Write a Captivating Novel](https://www.novel-software.com/universal-plot-structure-webinar/)
- [Help Manual](https://www.novel-software.com/knowledge-base/)
- [200+ Character Questions: The Ultimate Character Questionnaire](https://www.novel-software.com/character-questionnaire/)
- [Webinar](https://www.novel-software.com/webinar/)
- [Roadmap Step 13 - Redrafting and Editing](https://www.novel-software.com/redrafting-and-editing/)
- [Roadmap Step 16 - Submissions](https://www.novel-software.com/submissions/)
- [Roadmap Step 10 - Locations](https://www.novel-software.com/locations/)
- [Roadmap Step 14 - Polishing and Feedback](https://www.novel-software.com/polishing-and-feedback/)
- [Roadmap Step 15 - Final Draft](https://www.novel-software.com/final-draft/)
- [Roadmap Step 11 - Subplots](https://www.novel-software.com/subplots/)
- [Roadmap Step 12 - Novel Premise](https://www.novel-software.com/novel-premise/)
- [Roadmap Step 1 - Story Premise](https://www.novel-software.com/story-premise/)
- [Roadmap Step 5 - Extended Synopsis](https://www.novel-software.com/extended-synopsis/)
- [Short Synopsis: Roadmap Step 4](https://www.novel-software.com/short-synopsis/)
- [Roadmap Step 3 - Character Introduction](https://www.novel-software.com/character-introduction/)
- [How to Use a Skeleton Outline to Write Your Novel](https://www.novel-software.com/skeleton-outline/)
- [Roadmap Step 8 - Scene Blocking](https://www.novel-software.com/scene-blocking/)
- [Roadmap Step 9 - How to Write a First Draft](https://www.novel-software.com/how-to-write-a-first-draft/)
- [Roadmap Step 7 - Character Development](https://www.novel-software.com/character-development/)
- [Roadmap Step 6 - Goal to Decision Cycle](https://www.novel-software.com/goal-to-decision-cycle/)
- [Chinese Zodiac Animals](https://www.novel-software.com/chinese-zodiac-character-archetypes/)
- [Jungian Character Archetypes](https://www.novel-software.com/jungian-character-archetypes/)
- [Enneagram Character Archetypes](https://www.novel-software.com/enneagram-character-archetypes/)
- [Western Zodiac Character Archetypes](https://www.novel-software.com/western-zodiac-character-archetypes/)
- [Myers-Briggs Character Archetypes](https://www.novel-software.com/myers-briggs-character-archetypes/)
- [Character Personality Types](https://www.novel-software.com/character-personality-types/)
- [The Ultimate World Building Template & Questionnaire](https://www.novel-software.com/worldbuilding-questionnaire/)
- [FAQs](https://www.novel-software.com/faqs/)
- [Contact](https://www.novel-software.com/contact/)
- [Writer's Resources](https://www.novel-software.com/writers-resources/)
- [Book Writing Worksheets](https://www.novel-software.com/book-writing-worksheets/)
- [Pricing](https://www.novel-software.com/buy-novel-writing-software/)
- [End User Licence Agreement](https://www.novel-software.com/eula/)
- [Terms of Use](https://www.novel-software.com/terms-of-use/)
- [How to Write a Novel Step by Step: The Novel Writing Road Map](https://www.novel-software.com/how-to-write-a-novel/)
- [Privacy](https://www.novel-software.com/privacy/)
- [Nanowrimo](https://www.novel-software.com/nanowrimo/)
- [Blog](https://www.novel-software.com/blog/)


## Posts

- [53 Iconic Quotes About Reading & Books](https://www.novel-software.com/53-iconic-quotes-about-reading-books/)
- [Which cross-platform writing tools actually help you finish a novel?](https://www.novel-software.com/which-cross-platform-writing-tools-actually-help-you-finish-a-novel/)
- [15 Best AI-Free Book Writing Software Apps for Authors (2026 Review)](https://www.novel-software.com/15-best-ai-free-book-writing-software-apps-for-authors-2026-review/)
- [Hardcover vs Paperback: Everything You Should Know](https://www.novel-software.com/hardcover-vs-paperback/)
- [What Is a Memoir: Definition, Examples, & Writing Tips](https://www.novel-software.com/what-is-a-memoir/)
- [Plot Twists: 9 Examples & How to Write One](https://www.novel-software.com/plot-twist/)
- [12 Dialogue Examples & Writing Tips](https://www.novel-software.com/dialogue-examples/)
- [HEA Meaning vs HFN Meaning: Differences Explained](https://www.novel-software.com/hea-meaning/)
- [240+ Adjectives That Start with E For Authors](https://www.novel-software.com/adjectives-that-start-with-e/)
- [How to Write Dialogue in 12 Steps](https://www.novel-software.com/how-to-write-dialogue/)
- [Secondary Characters: Definition, 5 Examples, & Writing Tips](https://www.novel-software.com/secondary-characters/)
- [Compound Sentences: Definition & Examples in 2026](https://www.novel-software.com/compound-sentence/)
- [11 Top Harry Potter Villains](https://www.novel-software.com/harry-potter-villains/)
- [10 Writing Strategies: Become a Master Storyteller in 2026](https://www.novel-software.com/writing-strategies/)
- [22 Creative Writing Courses & Classes in 2026](https://www.novel-software.com/creative-writing-courses/)
- [24 Fantasy Writing Courses and Classes in 2026](https://www.novel-software.com/fantasy-writing-course/)
- [Falling Action: Definition, Examples, & Writing Tips](https://www.novel-software.com/falling-action/)
- [25 Satire Examples From Literature](https://www.novel-software.com/satire-examples/)
- [What Is a Central Idea in Literature? (+ Examples)](https://www.novel-software.com/what-is-a-central-idea/)
- [The 11 Best Book Writing Software Apps in 2026 (reviewed by a professional author)](https://www.novel-software.com/book-writing-software/)
- [What Is a Foil Character? Definition, Examples, & Writing Tips](https://www.novel-software.com/what-is-a-foil-character/)
- [What Is an Allusion: Definition, Types, & 5 Examples](https://www.novel-software.com/what-is-an-allusion/)
- [How to Write a Horror Story: The Ultimate Step-By-Step Guide](https://www.novel-software.com/how-to-write-a-horror-story/)
- [How to Write a Query Letter in 15 Steps](https://www.novel-software.com/how-to-write-a-query-letter/)
- [22 Poetic Devices (+ Examples)](https://www.novel-software.com/poetic-devices/)
- [Third Person Limited: Definition & Examples From Literature](https://www.novel-software.com/third-person-limited/)
- [7 Types of Conflict in Literature (+ Examples)](https://www.novel-software.com/types-of-conflict/)
- [How to Write a Fight Scene in 8 Steps](https://www.novel-software.com/how-to-write-a-fight-scene/)
- [Mystery Writing: 6 Tips For Authors](https://www.novel-software.com/mystery-writing/)
- [Character Motivation: Definition & Examples For Compelling Characters](https://www.novel-software.com/character-motivation/)
- [How to Write a Thriller: Techniques & Tips For Authors](https://www.novel-software.com/how-to-write-a-thriller/)
- [How to Write a Synopsis For Authors in 2026](https://www.novel-software.com/how-to-write-a-synopsis/)
- [42 Best Historical Fiction Books in 2026](https://www.novel-software.com/best-historical-fiction-books/)
- [10 Analogy Examples From Literature](https://www.novel-software.com/analogy-examples/)
- [Indirect Characterization: Definition, 6 Examples, & Writing Tips](https://www.novel-software.com/indirect-characterization/)
- [250+ Dwarf Names For Your Fantasy Novel](https://www.novel-software.com/dwarf-names/)
- [How to Write a Critique: 101 Guide](https://www.novel-software.com/how-to-write-a-critique/)
- [How Many Sentences Are in a Paragraph: Author 101](https://www.novel-software.com/how-many-sentences-are-in-a-paragraph/)
- [Pseudonyms: Why Writers Use Them (+Famous Examples)](https://www.novel-software.com/pseudonym/)
- [Three Act Structure in Literature: Definition & Examples](https://www.novel-software.com/three-act-structure/)
- [33 Best Romance Books For 2026](https://www.novel-software.com/best-romance-books/)
- [140 Top Tone Words For Authors](https://www.novel-software.com/tone-words/)
- [19 Gifts For Writers (That Aren't Books)](https://www.novel-software.com/gift-for-writers/)
- [How to Start a Story: 8 Proven Strategies](https://www.novel-software.com/how-to-start-a-story/)
- [Parts of a Story: The 9 Basic Elements of a Story](https://www.novel-software.com/parts-of-a-story/)
- [Sensory Details Examples & Writing Tips](https://www.novel-software.com/sensory-details/)
- [How The Novel Factory Helped This Author Write And Publish Her Historical Fiction Novel](https://www.novel-software.com/published-author-testimonial/)
- [Fictional Character: Definition & 30 Iconic Examples](https://www.novel-software.com/fictional-character/)
- [Best Character Profile Template For Authors](https://www.novel-software.com/character-profile-template/)
- [Inciting Incident: Definition & How to Grab Your Readers in 2026](https://www.novel-software.com/inciting-incident/)
- [250+ Positive Adjectives For Authors](https://www.novel-software.com/positive-adjectives/)
- [Affect vs Effect: How to Get it Right Every Time](https://www.novel-software.com/affect-vs-effect/)
- [Thematic Statement: What They Are + Writing Tips](https://www.novel-software.com/thematic-statement/)
- [The 13 Best Writing Tools in 2026](https://www.novel-software.com/writing-tools/)
- [44 Book Genres: Fiction & Non-Fiction](https://www.novel-software.com/book-genres/)
- [Rising Action: Examples & Writing Tips](https://www.novel-software.com/rising-action/)
- [405 Character Traits (+ Examples & Writing Tips)](https://www.novel-software.com/character-traits/)
- [100+ Personification Examples (+ Writing Tips)](https://www.novel-software.com/personification-examples/)
- [Direct Characterization: Definition, Examples, & Tips](https://www.novel-software.com/direct-characterization/)
- [150 Metaphor Examples From Literature (+ Writing Tips)](https://www.novel-software.com/metaphor-examples/)
- [330+ Adjectives That Start with A For Authors](https://www.novel-software.com/adjectives-that-start-with-a/)
- [Flat Character: Definition, Examples, & Writing Tips](https://www.novel-software.com/flat-characters/)
- [40 Character Tropes: Definition & Examples](https://www.novel-software.com/character-tropes/)
- [Literary Agent vs Publisher: What Is the Difference?](https://www.novel-software.com/literary-agent-vs-publisher/)
- [8 Common Writing Mistakes in Fiction Writing](https://www.novel-software.com/common-writing-mistakes/)
- [350 Adjectives to Describe a Person For Authors](https://www.novel-software.com/adjectives-to-describe-a-person/)
- [First Person Point of View: Examples & Writing Tips](https://www.novel-software.com/first-person-point-of-view/)
- [5 Elements of a Story For Authors in 2026](https://www.novel-software.com/5-elements-of-a-story/)
- [Climax in Literature: Definition, Writing Tips, & Examples](https://www.novel-software.com/climax-in-literature/)
- [Second Person Point of View: Definition & Examples](https://www.novel-software.com/second-person-point-of-view/)
- [Figurative Language: 12 Types, Examples, & Writing Tips](https://www.novel-software.com/figurative-language/)
- [Third Person Omniscient: Definition & Examples](https://www.novel-software.com/third-person-omniscient/)
- [Deuteragonist: Definition & Literary Examples](https://www.novel-software.com/deuteragonist/)
- [550 Demon Names From Literature, Mythology, & Religion](https://www.novel-software.com/demon-names/)
- [Protagonist and Antagonist: Definitions & Key Differences](https://www.novel-software.com/protagonist-and-antagonist/)
- [What Is a Prologue: Definition & Writing Tips](https://www.novel-software.com/what-is-a-prologue/)
- [Third Person Point of View Types Explained](https://www.novel-software.com/third-person-point-of-view/)
- [400+ Powerful Dragon Names For Authors](https://www.novel-software.com/dragon-names/)
- [7 Scrivener Alternatives  For You in 2026](https://www.novel-software.com/scrivener-alternatives/)
- [24 Character Archetypes: Definitions and Examples](https://www.novel-software.com/character-archetype/)
- [Internal Conflict: Types, Examples, & Writing Tips](https://www.novel-software.com/internal-conflict/)
- [External Conflict: Definition, 12 Examples, & Writing Tips](https://www.novel-software.com/external-conflict/)
- [How to Write a Story Ending that Moves Your Readers](https://www.novel-software.com/how-to-write-a-story-ending/)
- [How to End a Story: A Guide for Novelists](https://www.novel-software.com/how-to-end-a-story/)
- [250+ Character Flaws You Can Use as an Author](https://www.novel-software.com/character-flaws/)
- [How to Write a Romance Novel in 8 Steps](https://www.novel-software.com/how-to-write-a-romance-novel/)
- [Scrivener vs Word: Which Is Better For Authors?](https://www.novel-software.com/scrivener-vs-word/)
- [Writing Science Fiction: A Beginner’s Guide](https://www.novel-software.com/writing-science-fiction/)
- [How to Format Dialogue in 9 Steps + Examples](https://www.novel-software.com/how-to-format-dialogue/)
- [Villain Motivations: Definition, Writing Tips, Examples](https://www.novel-software.com/villain-motivations/)
- [130 Character Quirks For the Best Characters](https://www.novel-software.com/character-quirks/)
- [How to Write a Good Villain Readers Will Love to Hate](https://www.novel-software.com/how-to-write-a-good-villain/)
- [What Is a Round Character: Definition & Examples](https://www.novel-software.com/what-is-a-round-character/)
- [10 Plot Hole Types and How to Fix Them](https://www.novel-software.com/plot-hole/)
- [The Snowflake Method: 10 Steps to Write a Novel](https://www.novel-software.com/snowflake-method/)
- [What Is an Anti-Villain: Definition, Types, & 3 Examples](https://www.novel-software.com/anti-villain/)
- [The Hero’s Journey: A Complete Guide](https://www.novel-software.com/the-heros-journey/)
- [4 Hero’s Journey Examples From Popular Fiction](https://www.novel-software.com/heros-journey-examples/)
- [How To Write a Fantasy Novel](https://www.novel-software.com/how-to-write-a-fantasy-novel/)
- [Crafting Complex Characters](https://www.novel-software.com/crafting-complex-characters/)
- [From One Writer to Another: Honest Advice for Aspiring Authors](https://www.novel-software.com/advice-for-aspiring-authors/)


## Competition

- [Fiction Factory Flash Fiction Competition](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/fiction-factory-flash-fiction-competition/)
- [HNS First Chapters Competition](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/hns-first-chapters-competition/)
- [Undiscovered Voices](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/undiscovered-voices/)
- [The Gutsy Great Novelist Page One Prize](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/the-gutsy-great-novelist-page-one-prize/)
- [The Next Big Story](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/the-next-big-story/)
- [New2theScene Novel Competition](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/new2thescene-novel-competition-2025-part-1/)
- [The Fred Kerner Book Award](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/the-fred-kerner-book-award/)
- [STAR Award for Published Women’s Fiction](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/star-award-for-published-womens-fiction/)
- [SI Leeds Literary Prize](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/si-leeds-literary-prize/)
- [Ronald Sukenick Innovative Fiction Contest](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/ronald-sukenick-innovative-fiction-contest/)
- [Mslexia Children's & YA Novel Competition](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/mslexia-childrens-ya-novel-competition/)
- [Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/ernest-j-gaines-award-for-literary-excellence/)
- [Minotaur Books/Mystery Writers of America First Crime Novel Competition](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/minotaur-books-mystery-writers-of-america-first-crime-novel-competition/)
- [A Woman's Write Novel Contest](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/a-womans-write-novel-contest/)
- [Yeovil Literary Prize](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/yeovil-literary-prize/)
- [The KELLMAN Prize for Immigrant LITERATURE](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/the-restless-books-prize-for-new-immigrant-writing/)
- [Orison Prizes In Poetry & Fiction](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/orison-prizes-in-poetry-fiction/)
- [Rubery Book Award](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/rubery-book-award/)
- [Writers of the Future Contest](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/writers-of-the-future-contest/)
- [IPPY Awards](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/ippy-awards/)
- [Fiction Factory First Chapter + Synopsis Competition](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/fiction-factory-first-chapter-synopsis-competition/)
- [Spotlight First Novel Award](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/spotlight-first-novel-award/)
- [Betty Trask Prize](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/betty-trask-prize/)
- [Cinnamon Literature Award](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/cinnamon-literature-award/)
- [Searchlight Best Novel Opening for Children or Young Adults](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/searchlight-best-novel-opening-for-children-or-young-adults/)
- [Bath Children's Novel Award](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/bath-childrens-novel-award/)
- [Blue Pencil Agency Pitch Prize](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/blue-pencil-agency-pitch-prize/)
- [Flash 500 Novel Opening & Synopsis Competition](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/flash-500-novel-opening-synopsis-competition/)
- [The Book Edit Writers' Prize](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/the-book-edit-writers-prize/)
- [Eyelands Book Awards](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/eyelands-book-awards/)
- [The Caledonia Novel Award](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/the-caledonia-novel-award/)
- [The Marlowe and Christie Novel Prize](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/the-marlowe-and-christie-novel-prize/)
- [The First Page Challenge (The Darling Axe)](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/the-first-page-challenge-the-darling-axe/)
- [Book Pipeline Unpublished Competition](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/book-pipeline-unpublished-competition/)
- [Letter Review Prize for Books](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/letter-review-prize-for-unpublished-books/)
- [Book Pipeline Adaptation Contest](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/book-pipeline-adaptation-contest/)
- [Kindle Storyteller Award](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/kindle-storyteller-award/)
- [Morley Prize for Unpublished Writers of Colour](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/morley-prize-for-unpublished-writers-of-colour/)
- [North Street Book Prize](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/north-street-book-prize/)
- [Guppy Books Open Submission Competition](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/guppy-books-open-submission-competition/)
- [Times/Chicken House Children’s Fiction Competition](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/times-chicken-house-childrens-fiction-competition/)
- [Bath Novel Award](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/bath-novel-award/)
- [Bridport Prize Novel Award](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/bridport-prize-novel-award/)
- [First Novel Prize](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/first-novel-prize/)
- [Blue Pencil Agency First Novel Award](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/blue-pencil-agency-first-novel-award/)
- [Adventure Writers Competition](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/adventure-writers-competition/)
- [First Pages Prize](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/first-pages-prize/)
- [Claymore Award](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/claymore-award/)
- [Cheshire Novel Prize](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/cheshire-novel-prize/)
- [Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/daphne-du-maurier-award-for-excellence-in-mystery-suspense/)
- [Gutsy Great Novelist Chapter One Prize](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/gutsy-great-novelist-chapter-one-prize/)
- [The Crime Writers’ Association Emerging Author Dagger Award](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/the-crime-writers-association-emerging-author-dagger-award/)
- [Northern Writers' Awards](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/northern-writers-awards/)
- [Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/lucy-cavendish-fiction-prize/)
- [WriteMentor Novel and Picture Book Awards](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/writementor-novel-picture-book-awards/)
- [Next Generation Indie Book Awards](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/next-generation-indie-book-awards/)
- [Exeter Novel Prize](https://www.novel-software.com/competition/exeter-novel-prize/)