Frequently Asked Questions

Novella is a modern, distraction-free writing application designed for authors of all levels. It provides powerful functionality without the complexity of traditional word processors, helping you focus on what matters most—your writing.

Yes! Novella is free to download and use with no credit card required. The base local functionality will always be free. While paid features may be added in the future, you'll always be able to write and manage your projects without paying a cent.

Novella is available for Windows (Windows 10 or later) and macOS (macOS 11 or later). You can download the version for your operating system from our homepage.

Novella includes a range of features designed for writers: powerful analytics to track word counts and writing streaks, flexible snippets for world-building and character development, Plot Grid Outlining to visualize your story structure, intuitive drag-and-drop chapter reordering, project-specific task lists, and personalized customization options including fonts, themes, and light/dark mode.

No. Novella is built for writers who want to focus on their own creativity. There are no AI writing features, and there are no plans to add them. Your words are your own.

Novella is built for lightning-fast performance. It breaks up your manuscript into logical sections like chapters, ensuring smooth performance whether you have one project or dozens. Say goodbye to sluggish documents and focus on your creativity instead of waiting for files to load.