Novelcrafter

What can I use snippets for?

Using snippets in Novelcrafter

1 min read Last updated Oct 24, 2025

Snippets are your handy notes. Living in the side bar, you can easily access them when writing, plotting, or in chat.

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Common uses for snippets include:

  1. Editing notes
  2. Kitbashing
  3. Idea storage
  4. Notes-to-self
  5. Braindumps
  6. Research
Find out more about snippets

Further reading

Some related resources that you might find useful:

Documentation: Snippets
Creating a snippet
How to use snippets in Novelcrafter.
Documentation: Snippets
Anatomy of a snippet
Explore the layout of a snippet.
Documentation: Write
What are sections and how do I use them?
Ways to use sections in Novelcrafter.
Documentation: Quick Start
Your First Writing Session
A handy guide to your first time writing in Novelcrafter.