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What is Dabble?

Craft your story. Write your novel. Dabble is software for writing novels for the desktop (Mac and Windows) and browser, syncing between computers.

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Craft your story. Write your novel. Dabble is software for writing novels for the desktop (Mac and Windows) and browser, syncing between computers.


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Verified UserSmall-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
2.0 out of 5
"A good writing app, though not the greatest"
The word count and general statistics are the most useful
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Dharaneesh A.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
4.0 out of 5
"Dabble: Power up your writing process!"
When it comes to creating remarkable novels, Dabble is my go-to tool. The intuitive drag-and-drop interface helps me to effortlessly structure my w...
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Sushanth I.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"An easy tool for developing a novel structure"
I could attempt to evaluate the product for a span of two weeks before making a complete commitment and proceeding with payment for the tool and pr...
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What do you like best about Dabble?

What an intelligent software! Works like a charm. The interface/UI is so beautiful and makes it more fun to write. I got everything that I need to write my book. My favorite feature is focus mode during my writing time. The best part is I can write while offline as well which can not be done with regular online writing software. Being so organized, I love tracking and managing my daily writing goals. Very limited desktop software in this genre offers mobile support but dabble does that. It's a beautiful software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Dabble?

Pricing is bit on high end and can't find option to import from local text editors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Dabble solving and how is that benefiting you?

It helps me to deliver faster. I enjoy writing books but with ordinary plain software I either used to give up in the middle or delay my work. But with dabble I love my writing time and I do it almost daily. Dabble helps me to continue pursuing my hobby and also helps me to lay out my sentences in a better way. Dabble made me more productive and consistent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Dabble?

So I just started using dabble, and it seems really interesting. There are different templates you can utilize to start your stories. There also is a "story craft carfe" where you can discuss books and writing with other users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Dabble?

I don't like that it is a bit difficult to understand the purpose of it at the beginning of usage. I think it could be better to utilize a better tutorial in which you don't have to write 1000 words. I want to learn how to use the application without having to write my story first. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Dabble solving and how is that benefiting you?

I've been meaning to write a story about the dreams I have been having, and I was utilizing Microsoft Word earlier, this program is going to be the machine to help me write that story - it's more comprehensive than Microsoft word and utilizes AI to help write my ideas and make them coherent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Dabble?

"I have intermittently utilized Dabble for approximately a year, and I find myself repeatedly drawn to it due to its multitude of features and user-friendly interface. The convenience of having my plot grid, notes, and plans consolidated in a single platform is truly remarkable, and Dabble manages to accomplish all of this without feeling overwhelming. I am thoroughly enamored with this program!" Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Dabble?

While using the platform, I noticed that there was something lacking in terms of functionality. Specifically, I felt the absence of the ability to incorporate images into the content. However, I recently learned that the development team is working on introducing a new feature that addresses this issue. I am excited about the prospect of this addition, as it will enhance the overall experience and allow users to seamlessly include images in their work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Dabble solving and how is that benefiting you?

Dabble is an incredibly user-friendly and streamlined software that offers a range of features to enhance your writing experience. It helps you meet daily writing goals, organize events and timelines, and construct detailed character arcs. With Dabble, you can use note cards to keep your character information highly detailed and easily accessible, regardless of the number of characters you have. The software allows you to create new events effortlessly and ensures they tie into past events using notecards, enabling you to maintain a cohesive and linear storyline. Dabble also provides a distraction-free writing environment by automatically fading out the user interface, allowing you to focus solely on your words. Additionally, it offers cross-device compatibility, supporting Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android, so you can write from anywhere at any time. Lastly, Dabble helps you keep track of your word count and daily goals, giving you a clear overview of your writing progress. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Dabble?

Dabble makes writing easy. Before Dabble I struggled to get started writing as I was starting as a new author. The tools make everything much easier than trying to it on your own. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Dabble?

There is not much to dislike with Dabble. The only complaint I can possibly think of is sometimes the buttons are not quite as responsive as I would like. This could also be due to using the software on iPhone. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Dabble solving and how is that benefiting you?

It makes writing stories easier as it provides another method of writing on the go as well as helps with wording when I have a case of writers block. Overall it is pretty solid. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Dabble?

I appreciate how easy it is to lay out your planned story prior to actually writing anything! This allows the writer to ensure that they have a strong idea in mind that is able to tie into a full length story. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Dabble?

I think Dabble is great however, I would say they could simplify their dropdown menus and ensure the UX is easy & not too much to digest. Other than that, great software for writers & non-writers looking to explore something new! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Dabble solving and how is that benefiting you?

It's allowing me to become more organized whether I'm writing for company use or personal use. This newfound organization in turn, allows me to write more efficiently! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Dabble?

I could attempt to evaluate the product for a span of two weeks before making a complete commitment and proceeding with payment for the tool and provides wide range of features compared to other tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Dabble?

I encountered difficulty in importing any of the files, but I was able to successfully copy and paste the extensive script. I suggest an import feature to import files. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Dabble solving and how is that benefiting you?

It assisted me in arranging my intricate manuscript. Among the features, my absolute favorite is the capacity to continue my work even without an internet connection. The ability to monitor and handle my tasks in focus mode stands out as it aids in streamlining my work and keeping distractions at bay. Additionally, it enabled me to be productive on my smartphone, granting me the flexibility to work from anywhere, at any time Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Dabble?

It really helps to have organization and grammatical cleanliness in writing a novel. One adds chapters and contents in a very simple but at the same time very orderly way and, in addition, it has an option to change, that is, it is perfectly editable. Other things in its favor is that it has word count and tracking, text highlighting and export to Word, among other things. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Dabble?

Perhaps the only thing I would add is some option to be able to export and format my writings on a predetermined platform to have the book ready, without having to resort to other programs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Dabble solving and how is that benefiting you?

It allows me to save time on a methodological level, because unlike Word or other programs, I have everything organized and it is much easier to make changes or edit. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Dabble?

Dabble has user friendly interface rich in features such as focus mode that empower your creativity and make you write more productively. Dabble can be used on different OS like Windows, Mac, Android and iOS. You can write even if you are offline and automatically sync when you get online. It allows you to set and track writing goals. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Dabble?

bble is costly but i feel am getting value for money. I would like to be able to add images into my writing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Dabble solving and how is that benefiting you?

Dabble helps me to track my writing goals and speeds up my writing.I can work on the same project on different devices, create plots and add side notes. Dabble increases my productivity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Dabble?

When it comes to creating remarkable novels, Dabble is my go-to tool. The intuitive drag-and-drop interface helps me to effortlessly structure my writing, while the mobile app enables me to capture my story ideas on the go. I also appreciate the ability to organize my plot points into story sections, which makes it easier to keep my story on track Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Dabble?

The software's interface leaves something to be desired in terms of user experience, and it can take some effort to learn how to use it effectively. While the software offers a range of powerful features, the complexity of its interface may be off-putting for some users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Dabble solving and how is that benefiting you?

I've found Dabble to be an incredibly helpful writing tool. It's assisted me with language, sentence structure, and organizing my story. Dabble has also made planning out chapters and building characters much simpler, while allowing me to keep track of multiple storylines throughout my novel. Overall, Dabble has been instrumental in improving the quality and effectiveness of my writing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Dabble?

Dabble is a procrastinator's best friend. The interface is so clean and minimal, it lets you write completely focused. I also loved their promo for $20 off the subscription when I completed writing 1000 words. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Dabble?

I wished the Basic and Standard plans had more tools for Grammar checks, and so on. For a writing tool grammar correction shouldn't be a premium feature. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Dabble solving and how is that benefiting you?

Helped me stay focused and completely removed writing blocks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.