Tokyo-based indent inc. is pleased to announce the launch of the official English-language app for Nola: Story Planner & Writing, a dedicated editor tool designed to support structured storytelling for writers. This app, available on both iOS and Android, will be released in the United States and Canada starting in October 2025. Pricing is set for $9.99/month or $99.99 annually. Note that these prices are in USD. CAD prices are not listed and may be different.
indent has been supporting the creative environment for writers to produce globally loved content such as novels, anime, and manga. Since 2018, the company has operated Nola: Story Planner & Writing in Japan, assisting writers with manuscript writing, character and setting management, and plot creation.
As Japan’s anime industry surpassed ¥3 trillion in 2023 (*1) and continues to show remarkable global growth potential(*1), Nola has striven to contribute to the growth and revitalization of the creative market. By listening closely to the ideas and needs of Japanese writers, indent has focused on building a more comfortable and productive creative environment.
Now celebrating its 7th anniversary, Nola supports over 600,000 registered users and has facilitated the creation of more than 2.5 million works in Japan. Many of which have gone on to be published or ranked highly on digital platforms.
Building on its expertise in Japan, Nola is now launching its official English-language app in the United States and Canada to offer writers a flexible and creative environment where they can enjoy creative work in their own way. Through this initiative, indent aims to nurture the next generation of global hit content while contributing to the development and revitalization of the global content industry, including novels, manga, and other forms of entertainment.
Key Features
Nola is a simple, easy-to-use writing app loved by over 600,000 writers in Japan, including professionals. From outlining themes to building plots, writing drafts, organizing characters, and managing worldbuilding notes, Nola keeps your creative process intuitive and well-organized.
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.
How to Download
Nola Official Website：https://nola-novel.
US
- App Store：https://apps.apple.com/
us/app/id1468307521 - Google Play：https://play.google.com/
store/apps/details?id=com. nola.app&hl=en_US&gl=US
Canada
- App Store：https://apps.apple.com/
ca/app/id1468307521 - Google Play：https://play.google.com/
store/apps/details?id=com. nola.app&hl=en&gl=CA
Source: Press Release
