Nola: Story Planner & Writing

indent Inc.

In-app purchases

About this app

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.

What’s new

Ver.6.16.3
Thank you for using Nola.
In this update, we have made it easier to access the Help page, fixed a memo sync issue, and made other minor fixes.
We will continue to make gradual improvements to provide you with a more comfortable experience.

As the year draws to a close, we wish you a wonderful holiday season.
We look forward to your continued support of Nola.