Plearn* Your Novel
* Learn to write your novel as you plan it
With NovelChick
More than a course. More than just software.
NovelChick is the perfect cross between an online novel planner tool and a step-by-step written course on characters, worldbuilding, and plot outlines.
We teach fiction writers to go
from a rough idea to a strong plot outline.
Forget about not knowing where to start, getting stuck in the middle, or doing massive rewrites later. With this story-plotting tool in your hands, your chances of completing your novel will quadruple.
How it Works
Main Features
Manage Your Ideas
Manage all your story ideas from a single screen with quick filtering and tagging. Need new ideas? Try the brainstorming engines. Ready to turn an idea into a story? Just click “Start New Story” and get planning.
Manage Your Stories
Create unlimited stories, each with its cast of characters, plot notes, and novel outline. Easily export all story notes into a Word document that will serve you even offline.
Cast Your Characters
Explore each character’s physiology, psychology, and sociology. Discover how they work together to create an engaging, multi-dimensional person that will win your readers’ hearts.
4-Act Structure
No more getting lost or bogged down in the huge “Middle Act.” Our 4-act structure simply makes more sense.
With the 4-act method up your sleeve, you’ll find it easier to plot, write, and complete your novels.
With the 4-act method up your sleeve, you’ll find it easier to plot, write, and complete your novels.
Guided Creation
We don’t give you answers. We simply ask you the best questions that will help you flesh out your characters, worlds, and act outlines. Your imagination will do the rest.
Comprehensive Worldbuilding
Use 17 types of guided articles to flesh out your world’s locations, nature and magic, people and society, and history. We’ll help you think up the interesting angles.
Love for NovelChick
For NovelChick – Your Friendly Novel Planner
"I had no idea how to approach plotting a story, but NovelChick took me by the hand and walked me through it. I'm working on my first novel now, believe it or not!"
- Richard Brown, Aspiring Author
For NovelChick – Your Friendly Novel Planner
"Amazingly helpful! Really helped me get into my characters’ heads which improved my novel 100%. I can’t wait to see new features as they are developed!"
- Katie Marie, Published Writer
For NovelChick – Your Friendly Novel Planner
"This is an amazing website you have here! It's the most useful writing tool I've ever seen."
- Destiny Salter, Ivy League Editor
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NovelChick For Me?
NovelChick works best for writers who:
- Don’t know how to go from idea to full plot
- Are tired of writing by the seat of their pants and getting nowhere
- Need help with their character, worldbuilding, or plotting skills
If you want to write a popular book that sells well—then NovelChick is precisely for you.
Will NovelChick Help Me Complete My Novel?
Yes. When you know in advance where your novel is going and why, you’ll find it easier to complete the first draft, and you’ll need fewer revisions to make it all flow together.
Can I write my entire novel in NovelChick?
Not quite. NovelChick is a novel planning tool, not writing software. We focus on giving you the best tools to plot your stories with success.
When I'm Done Writing My Outline, What's Next?
You can export your complete outline, characters, and plot notes into an editable Word document with one click of the mouse. The resulting file will be your constant guide as you write the first draft.
