How We Recommend AI Models For Writers
Every few weeks, a new model arrives, and our users ask us: when are you adding it to the default collections? This post explains how we decide which models to recommend.
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Our latest blog posts
Explore the latest news and updates, tips and tricks, and discover new ways to level up your creativity.
Why I love the Codex
A dive into why the Codex is a favorite amongst users, along with some top tips for using it.
Is Claude Opus 5 an improvement for writers?
We review the strengths and weaknesses of Opus 5
Designing tests for NSFW models
Find out how we designed tests for NSFW AI models, ensuring they handle sensitive content appropriately while maintaining narrative integrity.
How Good is Sonnet 4.5 for Writing Fiction?
Is Claude Sonnet 4.5 the best model for writers? We put it to the test with a series of writing experiments, comparing it to GPT-5 and Opus 4.1.
Community Update September 2025
This month's update covers team news, a look at our recent updates, and what we're working on (right) now.
How Good is GPT-5 for Writing Fiction?
Is GPT-5 good for fiction writers? We review the strengths and weaknesses of the gpt-5 family for prose, dialogue, and mimicking your style.
May 2025 Update: The New Prompting System
We are excited to announce a major update to Novelcrafter, featuring a complete overhaul of the prompting system and a host of new features and performance improvements.
How history and science influence writing
Learn how history and science can enhance fantasy writing. From the War of Roses inspiring Game of Thrones to Avatar's scientific world-building, discover how to ground your magical stories in reality for more authentic storytelling.
How maps can ground your story's world
Discover how online maps can enhance your world-building and storytelling through realistic location names, city planning insights, and journey planning tools.
The Snowball Effect of Writer's Block
Writer's block is rarely a single issue. Sometimes, it's a snowball effect of multiple factors that feed into and amplify each other.
Planning for success with SMART Goals
Turn your writing dreams into finished manuscripts by setting SMART goals that actually work, breaking down the task of writing into manageable, achievable steps that set you up for success.
How to Fine-Tune AI to Suit Your Writing Style
Learn how to fine-tune AI models to write in a style more reminiscent of your own, without compromising on the quality of the generated text.
What is a story beat, and how do I write one?
How do you construct your beats and what to do when things don't work out? Discover tips and tricks for how to use Novelcrafter when writing your beats.
Plotting a Story with AI
Discover how Novelcrafter's AI tools, especially the codex, can assist you in the writing process, helping you generate and refine story summaries, outlines, subplots and more.