Dabble: Software Review
What do I write on?
Some of you may be wondering, what exactly do I write on? I've tried Google Docs, Novlr, Grammarly, Autocrit, and many more! None of them seemed to be just what I was looking for. To be honest, I rarely ever know what I'm looking for when it comes to things like this. Recently, I've found out about
Dabble
.
Here's a statement of what they do:
Writing novels is hard. Dabble makes it easier. Dabble replaces your word processor, doing what it can’t. Dabble organizes your manuscript, story notes, and plot. It simplifies story, leaving more room in your brain to create. Which is, after all, what being a writer is all about.
Dabble was built from the ground up specifically for writing novels. It takes minutes to learn and it makes writing a joy. See how Dabble will revolutionize the way you write with a free trial at
https://www.dabblewriter.com/
.
Cost + Free Trial?
If you're anything like me, you want to test something out for free before you commit to it. Dabble has a free trial that last for 2 weeks. There's credit card required. All you need is a name, your email address, and a password. There's no scams or gimmicks involved. During COVID-19, there's a discount that will lock in even after COVID's over as so long as you claim it before the promotion ends.
On the right hand side is the monthly payment option and the left is annually. Dabble also has student discounts, and a lifetime payment option for $399.


Layout
The first thing I must say is: Dabble has a
Dark Mode.
Okay, that might not be as exciting as I imagined out loud, but Dark Mode is one of the most precious tools I use. I find it easier on the eyes and pretty. (The pricing pictures above show the contrast between dark and light mode). Dabble also has a plot grid, easy scene and chapter dividers (good if your novel is 100+ pages), goals, grammar, spellcheck, and so many other features. Even though Dabble is packed with a bunch of amazing features, it's simple and is easy to navigate. The founder, Jacob, is always adding things, so I doubt Dabble will ever go out of date. He even has set up a
feature request page
!
Support
This is very important to me and a lot of people. The support team is very friendly and sweet altogether. They genuinely want to make sure you have the best experience possible. Their response time is quick. For instance, when I had a question about something, their response time was 2 minutes (no exaggerate...I'm not using that metaphorically either). Usually, you should expect a few hours for a wait time. I hate waiting 3 days to receive a response, and the Support Team understands that. I believe that they follow the Golden Rule day in and day out.
Tell Me What You Think
I want to know your Dabble experience. If you have any questions, Dabble has a
help center
. You can also always contact support if you need anything.
Happy Writing!
~R. A. Oke