From first idea to
final chapter

The only writing tool designed for aspiring and seasoned fiction authors.

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Writing a book is challenging.
Your writing tool
shouldn't be.
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Don't let your writing tool hold you back

Google Docs excels as a text editor but struggles with large manuscripts. Scrivener offers extensive features you don’t need and can be overwhelming. You deserve better.

Before

Drowning in endless formatting and organizing
Struggling to hit daily word counts (is procrastination your middle name, too?)
Wondering how you’ve managed to lose major plot points
Getting sidetracked by too many features—so many buttons, so little focus

With Dabble

Everything you need to write a novel while actually being easy to use. For real.
An interface so intuitive it feels like a spa day for your brain
Everything in one place (no more scavenger hunts for notes)
Write wherever inspiration strikes—at the grocery store, your desk, or on a hike
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Feature Categories

Think of Dabble as your
creative sanctuary
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Plot

Develop your characters, story arc, and setting with feature-rich plotting and notation tools. Prefer to discover the story as you write? Dive straight into writing and let the story unfold—then flesh out the plot afterwards to find holes and strengthen your story.

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Edit

Perfect your manuscript with sticky notes, comments, and advanced grammar and style checks. Channel your inner meticulous editor to make sure it’s flawless by the end.

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Write

Set daily word count goals, write scenes and chapters auto-numbered and formatted for you, and immerse yourself in focus mode with a clean, uncluttered interface. Say goodbye to distractions and hello to your most productive writing sessions.

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Write

Set daily word count goals, write scenes and chapters auto-numbered and formatted for you, and immerse yourself in focus mode with a clean, uncluttered interface. Say goodbye to distractions and hello to your most productive writing sessions.

3

Edit

Perfect your manuscript with sticky notes, comments, and advanced grammar and style checks. Channel your inner meticulous editor to make sure it’s flawless by the end.

Plot

Because we understand the struggle of keeping track of 17 subplots,
12 character arcs, 56 clues and red herrings, and 3 distinct time periods.

Plot Grid

Plan every twist and turn

Map out as much (or little) of your future bestseller as you want.

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Character Profiles

Keep every character detail at your fingertips

Record every intricate detail of your characters, from traits and backgrounds to arcs, helping you create rich and consistent personalities.

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Worldbuilding Bible

Develop the settings, rules, and history of your fictional world.

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Drag-and-Drop Organization

Split, join, and reorder your scenes without the hassle.

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Plot Labels

Easily label and categorize different plot points.

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Series & Shared Worlds

Plan and write multiple books in one place with all your notes.

Write

Where words flow effortlessly 
and distractions disappear.

Editor

A writing space that works for you

A modern, intuitive text editor that's a joy to write in. Perfect for marathon writing sessions.

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Focus Mode

Your distraction-free zone

Concentrate on putting pen to paper (digitally, of course). Keep your hands on the keyboard as you write with typewriter scrolling.

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Daily Word Count Goals

Stay on track with customizable goals.

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NaNoWriMo Word Tracker

Perfect for National Novel Writing Month.

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Multi-Device Access

Write anytime, anywhere, on any device.

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Dark Theme

Write comfortably in low-light conditions.

Edit

Make every sentence sparkle and 
your book unputdownable.

Sticky Notes

Keep track of major changes

Capture big-picture edits and revisions, making it easy to return and make adjustments later.

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Comments

Fine-tune every detail

Leave notes for smaller changes and improvements without making your manuscript unreadable (I’m looking at you, Google Docs).

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Text Highlighting

Highlight important sections for quick reference.

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Advanced Checks

Use ProWritingAid, Grammarly, or our built-in tools for spelling, grammar, and style revisions.

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Read to Me

Refine your phrasing and catch mistakes by hearing your text aloud.

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Find and Replace

Quickly locate and modify text throughout your manuscript.

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More features only a tool built by authors could possibly have thought of

The specialized tools you never knew you needed but now can’t live without.

Contextual Thesaurus

Co-Authoring

Live Word Counts

Duplicate Projects

Images in Manuscript & Story Notes

Export to Web, Word, & GDocs

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Book Covers

Font Themes

Autofocus Enable/Disable

Prologues & Epilogues

Auto-Formatting

Strikethrough

Novel Subtitles

Avoid data plot twists with autosave backups

We love a good horror story, but we make sure you don’t experience one by losing your precious writing. Regular online & offline backups work double-duty to make sure you never lose a word.

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Don’t just take our word for it.

More than just your new
favorite writing tool

All Writers

A wealth of resources

Story Craft Cafe Podcast
Interviewing bestselling authors about their journey, processes, and career.
Weekly Writing Sprints
Join us each week to get some words written, celebrate your successes, and connect with other authors.
Feedback Fridays
Get a look into the feedback process and learn more about some common obstacles
authors face.
Story Craft Cafe
An online community of authors, Dabblers and non-Dabblers alike.
DabbleU
Over 400 articles about the craft of writing, publishing, and becoming a successful author.
Premium Customers

Up your writing game

Monthly Wordsmith Workshops
Exclusive, in-depth workshops about the advanced side of writing and publishing.
Guest Workshops
Learn from industry experts and bestselling authors in special guest-led sessions.
Bi-Weekly Office Hours
Get personalized advice and support during our bi-weekly office hours with our in-house experts who’ve written bestsellers and #1 new releases.
Exclusive Deep Dive 
Newsletter & Articles
Receive exclusive newsletters and articles that provide deep insights into advanced writing techniques and industry trends.
Bonus Downloadable Resources
Access a library of additional resources, including templates, guides, and checklists to get you closer to bestseller status.
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Fiction without the
friction
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Dabble is the best app for writing a book. Here’s why writers of all genres rely on Dabble to bring their story to life:

Microsoft Word
Google Docs
Scrivener
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Features
Cloud backup
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Access on any device
Simple & easy interface
Goal tracking
Focus tools
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Plotting tools
Collaborative writing

Join us and thousands of authors who are writing their novels with Dabble.

Finally, a writing tool 
designed for novels

Hey! I’m Jacob, the founder of Dabble.

Back in 2010, I decided to become a writer (because that’s something people just do, right?) and started learning the craft. But as a passionate software developer, I realized existing software was too complex or were multi-purpose tools that were not what writers needed. I knew I could do better.

So I did. I combined my skills in software and design and my learning in writing to create the perfect tool 
for novelists.

I poured my heart and soul into building Dabble while balancing a full-time job and raising six children. After two years of hard work, Dabble was released just in time for National Novel Writing Month in 2017.

At Dabble, we believe in keeping things simple, beautiful, and effective. We’ve designed it to help you focus on what really matters: your writing. It’s hard to make something easy, which is why most software isn’t. But we put in the effort to make something you don’t have to think about 
to use.

Honestly, writing a good novel isn’t easy. It is a labor of love. But with the right tool, the journey is easier. More fun. And more rewarding for us and for our readers.

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Jacob Wright
CEO, Dabble

Starting at just $9/month

Start writing now with a 14-day free trial that includes all our premium features.

Unlimited manuscripts
Text highlighting
Sticky notes
Cloud backup and sync
Chat & email support
Text comments
Access on any device
Plot grid
Advanced grammar and style checks
Goals and stats
Story notes
In-context thesaurus
Manuscript organization
Focus mode
Read-to-me
Spell check
Dark mode
Co-authoring