Dabble
External14-day free trial / Plot, plan, and write in one tool / Autosave protects your work / Write anywhere, anytime / No credit card required - From $9/month
Description
Dabble Writer is a cloud-based platform tailored for novelists, featuring intuitive tools like plot grids, character profiles, and worldbuilding bibles to organize and visualize complex stories effortlessly. With seamless multi-device synchronization, focus mode, daily goal tracking, and distraction-free writing, it boosts productivity for authors drafting anywhere. Ideal for fiction writers managing series or subplots, Dabble simplifies the journey from brainstorming to export, though it pairs best with external tools for final formatting.
Key capabilities
- Cloud-based novel writing and organization
- Advanced plotting with Plot Grid
- Character and worldbuilding management
- Multi-device access and sync
- Productivity tools including goals and focus mode
Core use cases
- 1.Writing a novel from first idea to final chapter
- 2.Planning and organizing complex plots with multiple subplots and character arcs
- 3.Setting and achieving daily word count goals
- 4.Collaborative writing with co-authoring features
- 5.Editing and refining a manuscript with advanced grammar and style checks
Is Dabble Right for You?
Dabble is right for you if you're a fiction novelist focused on plotting complex stories, tracking productivity goals, and writing across multiple devices, but it may not suit if you need affordable one-time options or direct PDF exports.
Best for
- Fiction novelists plotting complex series
- Multi-device writers on the go
- Productivity-focused drafters
Not ideal for
- Self-publishers needing publish-ready formats
- Budget-conscious one-time buyers
- Screenplay or nonfiction formatters
Standout features
- Plot Grid for story visualization
- Character profiles and worldbuilding bible
- Drag-and-drop chapter/scene organization
- Focus mode and daily word count goals
- Sticky notes and inline comments
- Autosave backups and offline support
- Export to DOCX or Google Docs
- 14-day free trial, subscription or lifetime plans
Reviews
Based on 4 reviews across 1 platform
User Feedback Highlights
Most Praised
- Intuitive interface like Scrivener without steep learning curve
- Excellent goal tracking and focus mode for productivity
- Strong Plot Grid for complex storylines
- Reliable multi-device sync and offline mode
- User-friendly organization for novelists
Common Complaints
- Subscription model expensive long-term vs. one-time buys
- Limited exports (no PDF/EPUB, only DOCX/text)
- No direct import from Word/Google Docs
- Dated UI and basic grammar checks
- Occasional syncing issues across devices