Wavemaker Novel Writing Softwa

Wavemaker Software

About this app

This is the latest version (Version 3) of the Wavemaker Novel Planning and Writing Software.

Quick FYI : If you're on a chromebook DON'T USE THIS APP - just visit https://wavemaker.cards and install from there. Its exactly the same but runs natively


I have added some great new features in, and rebuilt from the ground up so that it's mobile friendly as well.
It works as a Progressive Web App, so it can install locally to virtually any device (ChromeOS, Desktop, Windows, Linux, Android, iOs Mac- currently requires a setting to be enabled in chrome)

This extension simply works as a link to open the app quickly from your browser after you have installed it.

Works from local database with the ability to backup your database and import it to another device (or synch up to your google drive)

*New features*
No Login Required! (You will have to authorise your google drive account if you want it to sync)
Multi-level breaking down of chapters into scenes (and beyond)
Research database, keep notes, upload images and link entries with hashtags!
Exports to HTML, Markdown (RTF and eBook formats coming as well);
Planning Grid Tool added. (Based on the JKRowling example)

Finally a cross platform alternative to Scrivener!
Write your story, novel or book using the writing tools in wavemaker. Book Writing whether factual or fiction writing is possible using the easy to manage project manager tool for writing your book. Works with built in browser / systems spell checkers and tools like Grammarly

You can export to markdown or html for those of you writing a serialised novel for the web or a blog.

Ratings and reviews

Deserves more attention. This writing app is fantastic on both desktop and mobile. Please consider donating to the app developer if you download this app and decide you like it, it's worth it. The sync options are incredibly helpful, and it manages to be a robust tool without feeling too cluttered. This is an amazing alternative solution to programs like Scrivener, I went ahead and installed it on my tablet as well. Ad-free, spam-free, and customizable enough.

This app is great! It has features for not only writing, but also planning books—none of which are locked behind a paywall. Not exactly optimized for mobile, but it's definitely useable. Haven't been able to get the epub export to work, but pdf works fine. Anyway, for a completely free app, this is amazing. The only suggestion I have for future updates is light mode.

I found this app while looking for replacements for YWriter & this one was everything I wanted. I love having the backups to Drive & the ability to split things up into sections and scenes. My only complaint is that the mobile app version is a bit buggy. I have the most issues with trying to edit on Mobile, whenever I tap on a different section & try to type it'll capitalize every other letter of what I'm typing LiKe ThIs. The pros outweigh the bugs though, so I'd recommend it to writers.

What's new

Added to Play Store - you can install directly by visiting https://wavemaker.cards