Manuscript software for the full book—not a single blank document
Shelf of novels, chapter rail, focused editor, codex beside the prose, beta reader links, and export. One subscription. AI only if you connect it.
Why fiction authors leave generic word processors
Novels are structured: chapters move, characters recur, beta readers comment, files need to leave as EPUB or Word. Scattering that across docs, notes, and email threads costs time and invites continuity mistakes.
Blocwrite keeps the manuscript in one web studio—similar intent to Novlr or Novelcrafter, with reader share links and preview-first Blocs, and without locking you into bundled AI credits.
Included in the studio
- Chapter list with synopses, checkpoints, and margin comments
- Codex for characters, locations, lore, and voice
- Share links—readers annotate without signing up
- Word import; EPUB and DOCX export
- Optional Chapter Chat and Blocs via your OpenRouter key
Compare novel writing apps
| Blocwrite | Novlr | Sudowrite | Novelcrafter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core focus | Manuscript studio — chapters, codex, reader links, export in one flow | Distraction-free drafting and writing habits | AI-first fiction generation and story bible | Deep codex and configurable BYOK AI |
| AI | Optional — OpenRouter, your models, your spend | Limited AI on higher tiers | Bundled Muse and credit packs | BYOK — bring your own models |
| Entry price | 14-day free trial, then £12.99/month (flat plan) | Tiered plans; key features often on higher tiers | Subscription plus generation-credit economics | Subscription plus model usage costs |
| Cost control | AI off by default and fully usable without generation spend | Good drafting value; less AI flexibility | Great generation, but credit burn can climb on long drafts | High control, but setup and spend tracking are on you |
| Codex / story bible | Characters, places, lore beside the active chapter | Notes and world-building sidebar | Story Bible inside AI workflows | Advanced codex with deep linking |
| Comments + checkpoints | Private comments and named draft checkpoints in the writing room | Drafting focused; less in-flow checkpointing | Generation tools first; less manuscript version scaffolding | Strong codex context; workflow depends on your setup |
| Beta readers | Share links — annotate without a Blocwrite account | Snippet sharing (plan-dependent) | Not a primary workflow | Limited sharing options |
| Scene assists | Blocs — type \, preview before accept | — | Generate and expand prose | AI pipelines tied to codex |
| Export | EPUB and Word from the novel menu | ePub on Pro | Export via external tools | Export and publishing helpers |
| Onboarding speed | Open desk, create novel, write immediately (tour + guide included) | Quick to start drafting | Fast AI-first start | More initial setup before flow |
| Best for | Authors who want one room from draft through reader feedback | Clean UX and writing streaks | AI-heavy drafting and expansion | Series writers who enjoy deep setup |
Pricing and feature notes are directional snapshots for writer decision-making, not official vendor quotes. See full feature walkthrough.
Ready to try it? Start a 14-day free trial — full studio access, then £12.99/month. Or read about AI novel writing in Blocwrite.