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I have long loved Scrivener. Compared to Word or Google Docs, it's so much easier to create and reference characters, outlines, and worldbuilding in a dedicated novel writing software. Dabble is so much better than Scrivener. Scrivener has everything. It really does. But it is confusing, and clunky. Dabble has everything I need for creating and writing my stories (fantasy novels, which need a LOT of notes), without anything I don't. It's simplistic in the best way, and it's gorgeous to boot. The plot grid may have blown my mind. I have never been so excited about outlining in my life. All in all, I love Dabble and I hope it sticks around for a looooong time, because I never want to write with anything else!

Constance

I'm about 7000 words in and love Dabble so far. I really like the plot grid and the note sections to keep track of everything.

Michelle

Dabble remains my new favorite thing. I spent last night trying out every browser-based novel-writing tool in existence. And I'm back here with Dabble this morning.

Doug

I am really enjoying the program so much. I love that I can work in the webapp even if I'm not online.

Sander

I just want to let you guys know that I am in love with my experience with Dabble. I look forward to writing just to see my stuff laid out in front of me.

Anna

I downloaded the trial offer and quickly decided to use the monthly paid subscription service. Dabble is a very powerful writing tool. As with any software program, there is a learning curve. The programmers at Dabble have done everything possible to make that learning curve as short as possible. The interface is quite intuitive. That combined with the unparalleled support caused me to know this was the tool for me. And that was after evaluating several others. Get it. Use it. Enjoy an enriched personal life with a journal, or explore the path of getting your book published. Either way, you will be the better for using Dabble.

Robert

I really like the simplicity of the structure of this programme. And I'm clearly not a programme person. I've taught Writing and it just matches how my brain works.

Christine

I love love love the "plot" section. I've used Scrivener before and the way you've set up the plot area is fantastic. Much more useable.

TK

I love what you are doing and have already signed up to continue past the free trial. This product gives me so much flexibility and peace of mind. Just knowing if my computer goes belly up that my work is safe is an enormous thing. So thank you and I can't wait for the goal tracker!

Terri

I've been really pleased with Dabble so far! I love the design… and the distraction-free fade-in is fantastic. I didn't even notice it at first.

Rae

A dozen favorites from the seventy-plus notes writers have sent us. Every word is theirs.

I Love LOVE LOVE this program. I tried autocrit and iliys and this one just works for me. For the first time I finished a book and I am soooo soooo happy!

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