Here are some of your frequently asked questions, answered.
What is NovelPad?
NovelPad is a browser-based novel writing software with online and offline availability. NovelPad includes the standard features you can expect with a writing program, like a clean, full-manuscript drafting page, a grammar checker, and many options for organizing and planning a book. Features unique to NovelPad include side-by-side revisions with infinite version saves, the ability to "Rewind" to any past iteration of your project, and customizable color labels.
Is NovelPad a subscription?
NovelPad is a subscription-based service, offering regular feature updates, an online writer community, and writing workshops for active users.
Why is NovelPad a subscription?
NovelPad is a subscription rather than a one-time fee because it includes a ProWritingAid integration (which is a monthly cost), as well as access to writing workshops. In addition to those perks, the subscription model makes it possible for the developers to keep dropping awesome updates.
What does NovelPad cost?
NovelPad’s current cost structure is $15 per month, or you can buy an annual subscription to hack off a third of that price for $120 annually.
How do you use NovelPad?
NovelPad has tons of features, like interlinking Notes, Scene Cards, the Insight Board, side-by-side Revisions, and Color Labels, but which ones you choose to utilize is up to you! It’s a unique and customizable tool for every type of writer, so you can decide which features help you plan your book, write faster, and actually finish the project. If you have questions about specific features, join the Discord channel to chat with the developers directly.
Does NovelPad have a mobile app?
While you won’t find NovelPad on the app store, you can download it for total offline availability on your phone by tapping the menu in your browser and selecting "Open NovelPad." This will put the NovelPad shortcut on your phone!
What do you get with a NovelPad subscription?
A subscription to NovelPad comes with full access to the sickest writing tool available, of course, but users also get entry into NovelPad's writing workshops! Users are matched with other writers in their genre, taught how to use a workshop, then regularly swap writing and critique to learn and grow from each other.
How do I use NovelPad offline?
NovelPad automatically switches to offline mode if you lose internet connection. This saves your work locally, then syncs again when you regain connection. To open NovelPad offline initially, you’ll want to open it out of your browser beforehand.
To do this on a desktop, click the square and arrow icon in your browser window, then select "NovelPad."
On mobile, open your browser menu and simply select "Open NovelPad."
These will give you a NovelPad shortcut on your desktop/phone, which you can use to access NovelPad offline.
Is NovelPad secure?
NovelPad has two main security features: automatic backups every 60 seconds to a secure cloud, and Rewind. NovelPad Rewind enables users to select any point in time of their project, down to the minute, to restore to.
Is NovelPad good for writing poems?
NovelPad can be used for writing poems, especially if you’re writing a collection and would like to use Scene cards to separate them.
Is NovelPad good for writing short stories?
NovelPad can be used for writing short stories, where the Chapters are utilized to separate stories in a collection.
Does NovelPad work online and offline?
Yes, NovelPad is available online or offline, on any device or operating system.
Is there a free version of NovelPad?
NovelPad offers a two-week free trial, with no commitment and no credit card required. After the trial, users can still access their project for download, or to pick up where they left off if they decide to continue using NovelPad.
Can I download my work from NovelPad if I cancel my subscription?
Yes, you can download your entire project from NovelPad if you decide to stop using the program. Your work will always be viewable—you just lose editing access after your subscription or trial has expired.
Which browsers are NovelPad compatible with?
NovelPad is compatible with every browser.
Which operating systems is NovelPad compatible with?
NovelPad is compatible with any operating system.
What devices can I use NovelPad on?
NovelPad can be accessed with any device.
Does NovelPad work on Windows?
Yes, NovelPad works with Windows and any other operating system.
Does NovelPad work on Mac?
Yes, NovelPad works with Mac and any other operating system.
Does NovelPad work on Android?
Yes, NovelPad works with Android and any other operating system.
Does NovelPad work on iOS?
Yes, NovelPad works with iOS and any other operating system.
Does NovelPad work on Google Chrome?
Yes, NovelPad works with Google Chrome and any other browser.
Does NovelPad work on Firefox?
Yes, NovelPad works with Firefox and any other browser.
Does NovelPad work on Internet Explorer?
Yes, NovelPad works with Internet Explorer and any other browser.
Does NovelPad work on Safari?
Yes, NovelPad works with Safari and any other browser.
Does NovelPad work on iPad?
Yes, NovelPad works on iPads and any other device.
Does NovelPad work on Chromebook?
Yes, NovelPad works on Chromebooks and any other device.
Does NovelPad work on mobile?
Yes, NovelPad works on mobile and any other type of device.
Does NovelPad work with an AlphaSmart keyboard?
Yes, you can upload your document from an AlphaSmart keyboard directly into a NovelPad project.
Does NovelPad use AI?
No, NovelPad does not currently use AI.
NovelPad vs Novlr
NovelPad and Novlr are both browser-based writing options. Key differences include:
- NovelPad has side-by-side revisions
- NovelPad has full manuscript view
- NovelPad includes many high-tier novel organization and planning options
- NovelPad has the Rewind feature to retrieve any past iteration of your project
- NovelPad offers writing workshops
- Novlr offers community ownership
Here is an in-depth look at both programs:
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