In this post, I‘ll test Novelcrafter, an AI-powered writing platform.
It has multiple features, designated to support authors in all parts of the writing process. Novelcrafter is not tied to one AI model, but rather allows you to integrate multiple AI models, like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Claude, or even local ones.
I’m testing Novelcrafter to see how it performs as an AI fictional writing assistant.
Let’s dive in!
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How to Use It
Getting started with Novelcraft is easy; enter their website. I opted for the 21-day Free trial.
I signed up with my Google account.
My Results
Here is the dashboard.
I started writing by creating a new novel. I let Novelcraft choose the Title for me with the “Surprise me” option, and it seems like my novel will be called “The Post-human Colony”.
A feature that stands out is that you’re able to integrate with various AI models and choose the one that suits your needs best. For example, you can get your API key and connect to OpenAI to access GPT-4.
Novelcrafter’s Codex is a convenient tool that keeps track of your characters, locations, and other essential story elements. When using AI to generate text for you, it takes the details of your characters and story from the Codex. This improves consistency, and makes brainstorming a lot easier since you don’t need to introduce all the details to the AI.
Novelcrafter has a wide range of features to assist your writing process, and it’s not even possible to test and introduce all of them in this review. You can read more about them here.
Pros
- Highly customizable
- A very extensive range of features to support the writing process
- Can be connected to multiple AIs, and can also be used without AI assistance
- Browser-based, no need to install separate software
Cons
- The amount of features feels overwhelming at first
- Uses a separate AI API, which requires setting up and can increase costs.
Pricing
Here are the pricing plans of Novelcrafter. As I mentioned, they offer a 21-day free trial. You don’t need to enter any payment details, and it will expire automatically if you don’t continue. So no need to worry about forgetting to cancel!
- Scribe (€4.27/month)
- Hobbyist (€8.55/month)
- Artisan (€14.95/month)
- Specialist (€21.36/month)
To Take Home
Novelcrafter is a comprehensive writing platform that supports authors in every step of the writing process. It’s especially suitable for longer novels and texts, as making the most of its wide range of features may take some time and getting used to. It’s a great and helpful tool for serious writers.
For inexperienced users, the interface might feel a little overwhelming at first, but it’s designed to be straightforward, and you’ll find it easy to use once you get comfortable with it.