yWriter

yWriter – A Practical Writing Tool for Novelists

yWriter is a lightweight yet powerful application designed specifically for novelists. It helps writers organize their work into structured projects by breaking manuscripts down into chapters and scenes. This project-based approach allows authors to plan, manage, and track their writing progress more effectively.

With its clean and intuitive interface, yWriter makes it easy to focus on storytelling rather than formatting or file management.

Organized Project Structure

yWriter allows you to build your novel step by step:

• Create a project for your book
• Add and organize chapters
• Divide chapters into multiple scenes
• Add characters, locations, and items
• Assign multiple characters to each scene

The drag-and-drop functionality makes it simple to rearrange chapters or scenes, and automatic chapter renumbering keeps everything organized.

Powerful Progress Tracking

One of yWriter’s standout features is its built-in tracking system:

• Word count per scene and chapter
• Total project word count
• Daily log files tracking words written
• Automatic backups at customizable intervals

You can also define viewpoint characters, goals, conflicts, and outcomes for each scene, helping you maintain narrative consistency.

Storyboard and Visual Planning

The storyboard view provides a visual overview of your novel’s structure, making it easier to analyze pacing and plot flow. This feature is especially useful for writers who prefer visual planning tools.