For novelists, writing features are all about creative flow, narrative structure, character/world-building, and long-term manuscript management. The right tools help them keep track of sprawling stories, timelines, and revisions without killing their inspiration.

Here are the top writing features for novelists:

1. Story & Structure Management

Chapter and scene organization — drag-and-drop to rearrange story elements easily
Outline and index card views — visual mapping of the plot [storyboard in progress]
Multiple manuscript versions — track drafts and alternate plotlines [todo]
Custom metadata — tag scenes by POV, location, or time in the story timeline [use section labels]

2. Creative Flow Tools

Distraction-free writing mode — full-screen, minimal UI to stay in the zone
Word count and writing goals — daily targets [todo] and project progress tracking [available]
Session timers or sprint modes — encourage focused writing bursts [todo]
Dark mode and custom themes — comfort during long writing sessions [not planned]

3. Character & World-Building

Character profiles — store backstories, descriptions, and relationships [use notes or a seperate notebook]
Location and setting notes — track world details to ensure consistency [use notes or a seperate notebook]
Story timeline tools — manage chronological order for complex plots [use section labels]
Cross-referencing — link characters, places, and events across the manuscript [use marked terminology; index todo]

4. Revision & Editing

Version control — roll back to earlier drafts [todo]
Commenting and annotations — flag sections for later revision
Built-in grammar and style suggestions — optional, to polish prose
Highlighting & color coding — mark scenes by status [available], mood, or importance [use section labels]

5. Export & Publishing

Flexible export formats — DOCX, PDF (digital or print-ready), ePub, MOBI, for agents or self-publishing [ePub and MOBI todo]
Custom manuscript formatting — comply with industry submission standards
Compile tool — automatically merge scenes and chapters into one document
Backup and cloud sync — protect work and write across devices [on the cloud]

ToDo

Writing goals — daily targets and goals [todo]
Index card views — visual mapping of the plot [storyboard in progress]
Session timers or sprint modes — encourage focused writing bursts [todo]
Version control — roll back to earlier drafts [todo]
Index — locate people, places, and other terminology [todo]