Nola: Story Planner & Writing
Novels, plots, characters—app
Free · In‑App Purchases
700k+ writers! The tool for consistent storytelling.
Manage plots & settings in one place.
-Build story arcs
-Organize characters
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.
more Ver.6.19.0
Thank you for using Nola.
In this update, we have added the following new features and improvements.
[New Features]
- Added search, sort, filter, and view toggle to the novel list.
- Added history management to view and restore previous versions of plot, characters, and worldview.
- Added synopsis generation to Assistant Cat.
We will continue to make improvements to ensure a more comfortable experience for you.
We look forward to your continued support of Nola.
6.19.0 Mar 30
Ver.6.18.1
Thank you for using Nola.
In this update, we have made the following improvements.
[Improvements]
- Improved app startup speed.
- Fixed an issue where agent notifications in the inbox were not correctly marked as read.
- Fixed an issue where login information could not be loaded on some iOS devices at startup.
- Improved overall app stability.
We will continue to make gradual improvements to ensure a more comfortable experience for you.
We look forward to your continued support of Nola.
6.18.1 Mar 26
Ver.6.18.0
Thank you for using Nola.
In this update, we have added the following features and improvements.
[New Features]
- Added memo version history. You can now view, compare, and restore previous versions of your memos from the memo editing screen.
[Improvements]
- Fixed an issue where the scroll-to-bottom button did not work correctly in the manuscript editing screen.
- Improved network connection stability.
We will continue to make gradual improvements to ensure a more comfortable experience for you.
We look forward to your continued support of Nola.
6.18.0 Mar 23
Ver.6.17.0
Thank you for using Nola.
In this update, we have added the following new features.
[New Features]
- Added Fish charging feature. You can now purchase Fish within the app.
- Added "Spicy" mode to the assistant cat's feedback mode. You can receive more critical feedback.
We will continue to make gradual improvements to ensure a more comfortable experience for you.
We look forward to your continued support of Nola.
6.17.0 Mar 18
Ver.6.16.13
Thank you for using Nola.
In this update, we have made the following bug fixes and improvements.
[Bug Fixes]
- Fixed an issue where the app could not navigate to the TOP screen when launching offline.
[Improvements]
- Improved the input experience in multi-manuscript editing mode.
We will continue to make gradual improvements to ensure a more comfortable experience for you.
We look forward to your continued support of Nola.
6.16.13 Mar 10
Ver.6.16.12
Thank you for using Nola.
In this update, we have made the following bug fixes and improvements.
[Bug Fixes]
- Fixed a rare issue on iOS where session data could fail to load on app launch, causing unintended logout.
[Improvements]
- Added retry mechanism for session data reading to improve stability.
We look forward to your continued support of Nola.
6.16.12 Mar 7
Ver.6.16.11
Thank you for using Nola.
In this update, we have fixed the following issue.
[Bug Fix]
- Fixed an issue where dark theme and other themes were being applied to authentication screens (sign-in, sign-up, etc.).
We look forward to your continued support of Nola.
6.16.11 Mar 4
Ver.6.16.10
Thank you for using Nola.
In this update, we have made the following improvements.
[Improvements]
- Improved font loading and reduced app size.
- Fixed icon color in the top drawer.
We will continue to make gradual improvements to provide you with a more comfortable experience.
We look forward to your continued support of Nola.
6.16.10 Mar 3
Ver.6.16.9
Thank you for using Nola.
In this update, we have made the following improvements.
[Improvements]
- Improved the stability of the memo editing experience.
- Fixed font rendering on Android.
We will continue to make gradual improvements to provide you with a more comfortable experience.
We look forward to your continued support of Nola.
6.16.9 Feb 17
Ver.6.16.8
Thank you for using Nola.
In this update, we have added the following features and improvements.
[New Features]
- Added "Catchcopy Generation" to Assistant Cat. You can now auto-generate taglines from your work's content.
- Added "Hard Mode" to Editor Alarms. Stricter deadline notifications to keep you writing.
[Improvements]
- You can now check and manage notification settings from Account Settings.
We will continue to make gradual improvements to provide you with a more comfortable experience.
We look forward to your continued support of Nola.
6.16.8 Feb 12
Ver.6.16.7
Thank you for using Nola.
In this update, we have added the following features and improvements.
[New Features]
- Added Inbox feature. You can now manage notifications from the Nola team and NolaNovel in one place.
- Added text editing toolbar to the memo editor. Features like bracket insertion and ruby are now available in memos.
[Improvements]
- A warning is now displayed when approaching the manuscript character limit.
- Improved long text input experience on Android devices.
[Bug Fixes]
- Fixed an issue when tapping the top of the screen on iPadOS 26.
We will continue to make gradual improvements to provide you with a more comfortable experience.
Stay warm during these cold days, and take care of yourself.
We look forward to your continued support of Nola.
6.16.7 Feb 2
Ver.6.16.6
Thank you for using Nola.
In this update, we have improved offline stability. We fixed an issue that occurred when creating or updating worldviews, characters, and plots in offline mode.
We have also fixed an issue where some iOS users could not see Japan-specific features.
We will continue to make gradual improvements to provide you with a more comfortable experience.
We look forward to your continued support of Nola.
6.16.6 Jan 20
Ver.6.16.5
Thank you for using Nola.
In this update, we have added a Navigate to Posting Sites feature. You can now easily post your manuscripts to external novel posting sites from the export modal.
We have also made internal improvements and other minor fixes.
We will continue to make gradual improvements to provide you with a more comfortable experience.
We look forward to your continued support of Nola.
6.16.5 Jan 15
Ver.6.16.4
Thank you for using Nola.
In this update, we have improved offline memo sync, enhanced connection stability, made UI improvements, and other minor fixes.
We will continue to make gradual improvements to provide you with a more comfortable experience.
Happy New Year!
We wish you a wonderful year ahead.
We look forward to your continued support of Nola.
6.16.4 Jan 8
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, improved the loading display for the iOS share feature, 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.
6.16.3 12/18/2025
Ver.6.16.2
Thank you for using Nola.
In this update, we have improved the character limit display for the assist feature, fixed a passcode lock screen bug, 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.
6.16.2 12/09/2025
Ver.6.16.1
Thank you for using Nola.
In this update, we have implemented the Writing Diary 2025 feature, notification design improvements, and other minor fixes.
We will continue to make gradual improvements to provide you with a more comfortable experience.
As we enter December and the year draws to a close, please take care of yourself.
We look forward to your continued support of Nola.
6.16.1 12/03/2025
Ver.6.16.0
Thank you for using Nola.
In this update, we have implemented the ability to change your assistant cat, agent feature improvements, and other minor fixes.
We will continue to make gradual improvements to provide you with a more comfortable experience.
As we transition from late autumn to early winter, please take care of yourself.
We look forward to your continued support of Nola.
6.16.0 11/19/2025
Ver.6.15.0
Thank you for using Nola.
In this update, we have implemented passcode lock screen improvements, memo deletion bug fixes, and other minor fixes.
We will continue to make gradual improvements to provide you with a more comfortable experience.
As autumn comes to an end and winter approaches, please take care of yourself.
We look forward to your continued support of Nola.
6.15.0 10/29/2025
Ver.6.14.3
Thank you for using Nola.
In this update, we have implemented improvements to button display when switching languages, multilingual support for the help page, and other minor fixes.
We will continue to make gradual improvements to provide you with a more comfortable experience.
As autumn deepens and cooler days are ahead, please take care of yourself.
We look forward to your continued support of Nola.
6.14.3 10/20/2025
Ver.6.14.2
Thank you for using Nola!
We’re delighted to announce that Nola is now available in the United States and Canada.
It’s a big step forward for us, and we’re very happy to welcome more writers from North America.
We’ll continue improving Nola to make your writing experience even better.
Thank you for being part of our journey.
6.14.2 09/04/2025
Ver.6.14.1
いつもお世話になっております。
今回のアップデートでは、『固有名詞管理にて登場シーンのカウントが一部正しくされない』など軽微なバグ修正を実施しました。
本件に関しましてご不便をおかけし大変申し訳ございませんでした。
今後も快適にご利用いただけるよう機能開発に努めてまいりますので、引き続きNolaを何卒よろしくお願いいたします。
6.14.1 08/18/2025
Ver.6.14.0
いつもお世話になっております。
今回のアップデートでは、『アシスタント猫』へ質問できる項目を新たに追加いたしました。
作家タイプ診断に登場する猫たちが、商業化のお手伝いをしてくれる機能となっております。
ぜひ、ぜひご確認いただけますと幸いです。
最近は気温の高い日が続いております。
熱中症などに気を付けて、くれぐれもご自愛ください。
今後も快適にご利用いただけるよう機能開発に努めてまいりますので、引き続きNolaを何卒よろしくお願いいたします。
6.14.0 07/31/2025
Ver.6.13.2
いつもお世話になっております。
今回のアップデートでは、『インタビュー画面が表示されない』など軽微なバグ修正を実施しました。
本件に関しましてご不便をおかけし大変申し訳ございませんでした。
今後も快適にご利用いただけるよう機能開発に努めてまいりますので、引き続きNolaを何卒よろしくお願いいたします。
6.13.2 07/08/2025
Ver.6.13.1
いつもお世話になっております。
今回のアップデートでは、『相関関係の矢印が表示されない』など軽微なバグ修正を実施しました。
本件に関しましてご不便をおかけし大変申し訳ございませんでした。
今後も快適にご利用いただけるよう機能開発に努めてまいりますので、引き続きNolaを何卒よろしくお願いいたします。
6.13.1 06/24/2025
Ver.6.19.0
Thank you for using Nola.
In this update, we have added the following new features and improvements.
[New Features]
- Added search, sort, filter, and view toggle to the novel list.
- Added history management to view and restore previous versions of plot, characters, and worldview.
- Added synopsis generation to Assistant Cat.
We will continue to make improvements to ensure a more comfortable experience for you.
We look forward to your continued support of Nola.
more Version 6.19.0 Mar 30
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