Write, format, and refine your novel inside Google Docs™. One-click manuscript styling, chapter navigation, Pomodoro timer, book preview, and smart writing tools. All in one sidebar.
Listing updated:February 27, 2026
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Overview
Novel Editor is the all-in-one writing sidebar for novelists working in Google Docs™.

WRITE
📖 Chapter Navigation
Instantly jump between chapters. No more endless scrolling.
👥 Character Tracking
Keep a list of your characters with descriptions. Never forget a name or detail.
📊 Word Count Statistics
Track your daily progress with real-time word count for your entire document or selected sections.
⏱️ Pomodoro Timer
Stay focused with built-in Pomodoro sessions. Write in focused sprints and take regular breaks.
📄 Manuscript Formatting
Format your manuscript with industry-standard settings in one click.
📤 PDF Export
Export your novel as a clean PDF, ready for beta readers or submission.
📕 Book Preview
See your manuscript rendered as a real book with page-turning effects. Share a preview link with beta readers.

STYLE: AI Writing Assistant
✍️ Style Profile
The assistant analyzes your writing and learns your unique voice. Every suggestion sounds like you.
🔤 Synonyms & Reformulations
Select a word or passage and get context-aware alternatives that match your tone and style.
🎭 Tone Adjustment
Shift your text to be more dramatic, poetic, direct, or subtle, while staying in your voice.
↕️ Expand & Condense
Make a passage longer with richer detail, or shorter and punchier. One click to apply.
💬 Chat
Ask anything about your manuscript. Brainstorm ideas, get feedback, or request a continuation in your style.
6 languages supported: English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese.
Perfect for:

NaNoWriMo participants
Fiction and non-fiction authors
Anyone writing long-form content in Google Docs™

Free formatting and navigation tools. AI writing assistant available with optional Pro upgrade.
Additional information
PricingFree of charge with paid features
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Novel Editor will ask for the permissions shown below. Learn more
Novel Editor will need access to your Google account
This will allow Novel Editor to :
See, edit, create, and delete only the specific Google Drive files you use with this app
View and manage documents that this application has been installed in
Display and run third-party web content in prompts and sidebars inside Google applications
Connect to an external service
See your primary Google Account email address
See your personal info, including any personal info you've made publicly available
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Tokiniaina Tsantasoa ANDRIANJANAHARY
February 19, 2026
It's really helpful for writers. I especially like how it helps me find synonyms and expand ideas, which made my writing more expressive and varied. The interface is easy to use, and the tools are straightforward even for a new user. It feels like having a smart assistant right in the Google docs.
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Abigail Adediran
February 13, 2026
The app was easy to install and launch inside Google Docs. Manuscript formatting and the word count feature worked well on my content. Chapter navigation worked automatically, though it seemed to rely on document headings, which was fine. Overall, it’s a smooth and useful tool, especially for writers. I’d definitely recommend it for anyone working on books, screenplays, or novels.
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