Distraction-free editor
A clean prose editor that disappears into the background. Rich formatting, keyboard shortcuts, and a focus mode that keeps your words front and center.
Free to start — no credit card needed
Write your novel.
Without the noise.
Charc is a distraction-free writing app built for novelists. Draft, plan, and polish your manuscript — with everything you need in one beautiful tool.
Works in your browser. No download required.
Features
Everything a novelist needs
From the first idea to the final draft — Charc keeps your whole story in one place so you can stay focused on the writing.
Scene & chapter structure
Organize your manuscript into scenes and chapters. Drag to reorder, collapse sections, and see your whole story at a glance in the sidebar.
Outline & planning
Map your plot before you write — or discover it as you go. Story notes, beat sheets, and a flexible outline that grows with your project.
Characters & world
Build rich character profiles, track relationships, and keep your world-building notes alongside the scenes they belong to.
Reference images
Upload and organize visual inspiration — character portraits, location photos, mood boards — and keep them close to your prose as you write.
Collaboration
Invite co-authors and writing partners to your project. Share your manuscript with controlled access — set who can view and who can edit.
The editor
Built for the long haul
Novels take months — sometimes years. Charc is designed for the long, slow, beautiful work of writing a book. Your drafts sync automatically so you never lose a word, and the interface stays calm so you can stay in the zone.
Try the editor →Getting started
Up and writing in minutes
Create an account
Sign up free — no credit card, no download. Your account unlocks sync across devices and collaboration features.
Start a new project
Name your novel, add a description, and you're in. Your first scene is ready and waiting.
Build your story
Write scenes, build your outline, add characters and world notes — all in one focused workspace.
Export when ready
When your draft is done, export your manuscript to share with editors, agents, or early readers.
Your story is waiting.
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