From Meet Cute to Happily Ever After
The Ultimate Writing Software for Romance
Whether writing Enemies to Lovers or high-heat NSFW epics, Novelcrafter helps you track character chemistry, manage series bibles, and nail the perfect emotional beats.
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Deep Character Chemistry
Know Your Characters Before They Meet
Go beyond basic bios. Track Enneagrams, Love Languages, and Kinks. Never forget what makes your MMC tick, your FMC run, whether they are soulmates or deliciously incompatible.
- Detailed ProfilesCustomize personality types/MBTIs, core wounds, tropes, and more
- Chemistry CheckAdd long-form notes on interactions, safe words, and boundaries
- More than descriptionsAdd external links, backstory and notes to each entry
Write Your Slow Burn in No Time
From Enemies to Lovers - Watch Your Story Evolve
Track your Relationship Arc alongside revenge plots, hidden secrets, and simmering tension. All unfolding simultaneously, scene by scene.
- Relationship ProgressionsDefine exactly when "Enemy" becomes "Lover" with plot-driven relationship arcs
- Parallel Story ThreadsTrack romance, revenge, and secrets as simultaneous arcs, because the best drama is layered
- Contextual AwarenessAI adapts dialogue and behavior based on where each progression stands in the story
Every Voice. Every Arc. One Manuscript.
Dual & Multi-POV Tracking
Whether it's a dual POV romance, a polyamorous ensemble, or a multi-perspective epic, use Scene Labels to track who's narrating, and Matrix View to keep every arc balanced.
- Scene LabelsTag scenes by POV, heat level, subplot, or any custom label to track multiple arcs at a glance
- Matrix View BalanceVisualize POV distribution across chapters, instantly spot imbalances
- Voice ConsistencyAI adapts to each narrator's voice based on their Codex profile
One Story, Many Opportunities
Turn One Novel into a Romance Series
Writing a series? Spinning off a side character into their own book? The Codex shares entries across all books in a series so you never have to re-enter details again.
His POV / Her POV Editions
Easily create separate perspectives as standalone books for newsletter specials and marketing purposes
Interconnected Standalones
Promote side characters to leads in their own stories without losing track of shared world details
Bonus Novellas & Crossovers
Spin off crossover stories without accidentally reusing character names, settings, or plot points
Your Genre, Your Rules
From dark romance to epic fantasy, the Codex adapts to your genre's unique demands.
Dark Romance
Dual POV management, heat level tracking, and series bible tools for your darkest stories.
- Track your enemies-to-lovers
- Tag scenes by Intensity
- Keep a Tropes and Kinks Database
Romantasy
Track epic prophecies, court intrigue, and magical bargains alongside your love story.
- Magic System Integration
- Prophecy Fulfillment Tracking
- Multi-Perspective Narratives
Paranormal/Monster
Manage centuries of lore, fated mate bonds, and supernatural hierarchies without losing track.
- Species Lore Database
- Pack/Coven Hierarchy Charts
- Power Progression Timelines
Contemporary
Keep track of modern complexities, careers, and interconnected family trees.
- Small Town Family Trees
- Career & Location Tracking
- Pop Culture References
Religious/Clean
Focus on emotional growth and spiritual journeys with "fade-to-black" precision.
- Emotional Arc Tracking
- Wholesome Trope Management
- Relationship value alignment
Write Across Genres
One Account. Every Pen Name.
Personas give each pen name its own AI writing style. Switch from steamy dark romance to sweet contemporary and the AI knows exactly how to write for each.
- Per-Persona AI InstructionsDefine voice, tone, and boundaries for each pen name, the AI follows your style automatically
- NSFW Privacy ControlsExclude sensitive content from AI processing, or run AI locally for maximum privacy
- Organized by IdentityGroup novels by pen name and switch between them seamlessly
Novelcrafter vs. The Rest
Stop hacking general-purpose tools to do a writer’s job and see why do romance writers switch to Novelcrafter.
| Feature | Novelcrafter | Scrivener | Excel/Sheets | Notion | ChatGPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Story BiblePersonalize entries with MBTI, Love Languages, and more. | Basic | Manual | |||
Automatic MentionsDetects and links entries mentioned in your writing. | Manual | ||||
Progressions (Character Arcs)Track changes like 'Enemies to Lovers' over time. | Manual | ||||
Series ManagementShare world details across multiple books easily. | Projects | ||||
AI IntegrationLeverage AI for dialogue, beats, and character consistency. | |||||
Pen Name PersonasTailor AI voice and style to each pen name's genre and tone. | Projects | ||||
NSFW ContentWrite or analyze sensitive content with AI or use unmoderated models. | Censored |
I have over 20 novels and over 60 shorter works published, and Novelcrafter has helped take my writing up a level. I am a Discovery writer (aka Pantser). This is the best AI-assist software that I have found.
Powerful Plans for Every Romance Author
The Codex is included in all plans. To integrate the power of AI, you will need at least the Hobbyist plan.
Scribe
Basic writing tool with unlimited books and series management.
$4
USD
monthly
- Unlimited Books
- Series & Universes
- Basic Review features
Hobbyist
Write with AI powered by your Codex context.
$8
USD
monthly
- All from Scribe, plus:
- AI (Bring your own Key)
Artisan
Interview your characters using the AI Chat with Codex memory.
$14
USD
monthly
- All from Hobbyist, plus:
- Chat Features
- Advanced Review features
Specialist
Share your stories with your editor before publication.
$20
USD
monthly
- All from Artisan, plus:
- Collaborative writing
- Create and manage teams
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about writing romance with Novelcrafter? We've got answers.
Is Novelcrafter only for romance writers?
Not at all! Novelcrafter is a genre-agnostic writing platform. While it has powerful features that romance writers love (like relationship progressions, dual-POV tracking, and character chemistry profiles), it's used by authors across all genres. Our users write novels, short stories, serialized fiction, scripts, and even non-fiction.
Can I use Novelcrafter for NSFW and explicit content?
Yes. Novelcrafter supports NSFW workflows with features like marking Codex details to only be included in NSFW prompts, sectioning off explicit content from moderated AI models, and choosing unmoderated AI providers. You bring your own API key, so you can pick models suited for explicit content (such as Grok, Mistral, or Deepseek). For maximum privacy, you can also connect local models via LM Studio or Ollama.
How do I track character progressions through my multi-book series?
Use Codex Progressions to track how characters, relationships, and locations change over time. Progressions can be added as 'Additions' (new details layered on top) or 'Replacements' (overriding earlier information), and AI only sees them from that point onward. For multi-book series, the Series Codex shares entries across all books so you never have to re-enter details. You can move entries between your book Codex and Series Codex at any time.
How do I put my Romancing the Beat sheet into the outline?
Use the 'Create from Outline' feature in the Plan view. Novelcrafter includes built-in story structure templates, but you're not limited to those. You can paste in your own Romancing the Beat template using the supported format. You can also discuss your beat sheet in Chat and use the extract feature to generate a structured outline from it.
How many books can I have?
All plans include unlimited books, from the Scribe plan all the way up to Specialist. You can also organize books into series, and share Codex entries across all books in a series.
How do I track family trees and character connections?
Novelcrafter gives you several tools to map out interconnected families and small-town webs. Use Tags to label characters by family name, then create Custom Categories to visually group them in the sidebar. Add Custom Codex Details like 'Spouse', 'Children', or 'Family' as text or dropdown fields on each character. Use Relations to nest family members under a shared entry so mentioning the family name automatically pulls all members into AI context. Finally, use the Matrix View to see exactly which family members appear together across your scenes.
Do I need to use AI in Novelcrafter?
No, AI is completely optional. You can use Novelcrafter as a powerful writing and planning tool without ever touching the AI features. The Scribe plan is specifically designed for writers who want the core experience (unlimited books, series, Codex) without AI. If you do want AI, it's available starting from the Hobbyist plan using your own API keys.
Every Great Romance Starts with Great Characters
Build rich character profiles, track every slow burn beat across your multi-book series, and keep the chemistry consistent from meet cute to happily ever after.