Lis Novel
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Co-create the Lis Novel studio

Help shape the local-first novel studio before launch.

Lis Novel is preparing its first public builds. Join the interest list to be invited when we open seats and share the feedback that steers the roadmap.

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  • 100% Local & Offline
  • Pay Once, Own Forever
  • BYOK: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google…
  • Local LLMs via Ollama / LM Studio
Lis Novel editor with manuscript, codex, and storyboard panels

100% LOCAL & OFFLINE

Your novels, notes, and world bible all live on your device. No internet required.

PAY ONCE, OWN FOREVER

Professional tool, one-time license. Free updates within the major version.

YOUR AI, YOUR RULES

Keep everything on-device with local LLMs or BYOK for cloud providers you trust.

Immersive Writing Workspace

  • Block-based manuscript editor with slash commands.
  • Scene Beat Flow with streamed AI feedback right in place.
  • Comfort controls for typography, spacing and indents.

Story Structure & Planning

  • Acts → Chapters → Scenes, all hierarchical & navigable.
  • Drag-and-drop Storyboard for fast rearranging.
  • Scene-level labels for readiness (Draft, Revise, Final), mood, or chronology.

Living World-Building Codex

  • Linked characters, locations, and artifacts with cross-references.
  • Auto-match codex entries to scenes as you write, or manually attach any entry to a scene.
  • Choose what the AI sees - automatic, manual, or hidden.

AI Co-Authoring System

  • Prompt templates with autocomplete & validation checks.
  • Reusable prompt library with wide customization.
  • Local or Cloud LLMs: Ollama, LM Studio, OpenAI, Anthropic, you name it.

Who it's for & How AI fits

See if Lis Novel matches your process and writing philosophy.

Who it's for

Privacy-first authors
Keep drafts and keys on your machine. No cloud by default.
Series builders
Track canon in a living Codex and keep lore details consistent.
Outline-to-draft planners
Acts → Chapters → Scenes with a visual storyboard.
Own-it-once buyers
Pay once, use offline forever. No subscriptions.

How the AI fits your workflow

1
Choose your engine. Local model or your own API key - swap anytime.
2
Set the guardrails. Reusable prompts shape voice, style, and length.
3
Generate in place. Stream suggestions from your beats directly into scenes.

Publishing & Export

  • One-click exports: Markdown / HTML of the whole manuscript, by any act, chapter or scene.
  • Offline-first desktop control - drafts and AI keys stay local.

Why local-first?

The philosophy behind Lis Novel - and the practical benefits for your day-to-day.

Why local-first?

  • Own your words. Manuscripts, prompts, and keys live on your computer.
  • Work anywhere. Airplane-mode friendly; no logins or sync errors.
  • Predictable costs. Pay once, write forever.
  • Flexible AI. BYOK for cloud - or run local models for total privacy.

How we keep it private (at a glance)

  • Offline by default. Nothing leaves your device unless you choose it.
  • Local models first-class. Seamless with Ollama and LM Studio.
  • Direct connections. With BYOK, requests go straight from your desktop to the provider.
  • Simple sign-up. Activate your 30-day trial with your email.
  • Easy exit. Export anytime to Markdown or HTML.
  • Explicit control. You choose the model and when to send; nothing is transmitted unless you initiate a prompt.

How the interest list works

We're wrapping the private alpha and lining up the first feedback cohort.

Before invitations go out
  • Improve the onboarding for the manuscript editor.
  • Improve compatibility of prompt syntax.
  • Polish offline AI provider integration.
We'll share progress notes as each milestone ships.

What interest list members get

  • ✓ Priority invitations to focused build previews.
  • ✓ A direct channel for feedback on your writing experience.
  • ✓ First access to new local and BYOK AI integrations.

Join the Lis Novel interest list

Add your email to hear when we unlock early seats and to help prioritize polish on the manuscript editor, codex, and exports.

We only send milestone updates and feedback requests. Unsubscribe anytime.

Interest list FAQ

When do invites go out?

We open the first invitations by the end of November.

Does joining guarantee early access?

Joining signals interest and gives you priority when we unlock slots, but we may stagger invites to keep support manageable.

Will I need to pay when invited?

No payment is collected until Lis Novel is officially ready for download. You'll be able to try the build and decide if Lis Novel is right for you with a 30-day trial.

How will you collect feedback?

We send structured surveys and give you a direct channel to report issues or ideas as you explore the app.