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Nola: Story Planner & Writing

Name: Nola: Story Planner & Writing
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.52 (7000 reviews)

Join over 600,000 writers using Japan’s favorite tool to organize characters, map out intricate plots, and build immersive worlds. From your first outline to the final draft, Nola keeps your creative journey synced and structured on every device.

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Key Figures

Downloads

486K+

User Rating

4.5/5

Total Ratings

7K+

Publisher

indent Inc.

Master Your Storytelling Universe

Bring clarity to your creative chaos. From character design to final draft, Nola gives you the professional tools to build, plan, and write your next masterpiece.

Pro-Level Plot Architecture

Utilize classic narrative frameworks and Japanese story structures like Kishōtenketsu to map out every twist before you write.

Visual Character Creator

Bring your OCs to life with a built-in avatar design tool. Visualize your cast and manage their complex relationships with ease.

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Screenshots

Nola: Story Planner & Writing - A smartphone displaying the Nola app interface with a detailed chapter plot outline and storytelling structure — A smartphone displaying the Nola app interface with a detailed chapter plot outline and storytelling structure

Nola: Story Planner & Writing - A smartphone showing the Nola app manuscript editor with a story draft — A smartphone showing the Nola app manuscript editor with a story draft

A character profile in the Nola story planning app featuring an anime avatar and detailed character information

Nola: Story Planner & Writing - Smartphone screen showing the plot planning and narrative structure tools in the Nola writing app. — Smartphone screen showing the plot planning and narrative structure tools in the Nola writing app.

Nola: Story Planner & Writing - A character relationship diagram in the Nola app showing connections between anime-style story characters. — A character relationship diagram in the Nola app showing connections between anime-style story characters.

Description

Nola is a simple, easy-to-use writing app loved by over 600,000 writers in Japan—including professionals. From outlining your themes to building plots, writing drafts, organizing characters, and managing worldbuilding notes, Nola keeps your creative process organized and intuitive. ◆ Key Features: ・Cloud sync & backup – Access your work anytime, on any device. ・Theme & goal setting – Define your novel’s message and destination. ・Plot builder – Plan your story using structured formats like Kishōtenketsu or Jo-Ha-Kyu. ・Draft editor – Write and save your manuscript in the cloud. Offline mode also available. ・Character & world database – Save profiles, settings, and item descriptions to avoid inconsistencies. ・Relationship chart – Visualize how characters are connected as your story evolves. ・Character illustration tool – Design avatars using customizable parts. Created in Japan. Loved by writers. Nola is the tool for storytellers who want clarity, structure, and creativity—all in one app.