Handy
Free planJapanese UIIndie
Overview
A novel-writing tool for web fiction writers. It keeps the manuscript editor, chapter and scene plots, character and worldbuilding references, memos and tasks in one place. Dialogue in corner brackets stays highlighted, ruby text appears in bold, and reference items can be inserted with @-mentions next to the editor. Available on the Web and as iOS and Android apps, free of charge.
Facts from official sources
Key features
- Always-on highlighting of dialogue in corner brackets
- Ruby text shown in bold
- Chapter and scene plot management
- Character and worldbuilding reference management (relations)
- Memo and task management
- Light / dark / high-contrast themes
Platforms
Web / iOS / Android
Pricing
| Pricing type | Free |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes |
| Price | Free (no paid service at present; the official site states any future paid service will be announced in advance) |
Developer
Kenya Hayashi · https://www.handy.light-novel.co/
| Web version | Yes |
|---|---|
| Japanese UI | Yes |
| English UI | No |
| Uses AI | Unverified |
| AI technology | Unverified |
| Indie / small team | Yes |
| Released | Unverified |