Deep Dive: Populating your Codex

In this Deep Dive, Kate will guide you through commonly asked questions on how use, and set up, your codex inside of Novelcrafter.

00:00 Introduction to the Codex
01:10 Characters
01:52 Locations
02:05 Objects/Items
02:24 Lore
02:45 Other
03:16 Tips for good Entries
04:30 Formatting your Entries
05:38 Tags and Labels
06:36 Nicknames/Aliases
07:24 Dealing with related Entries
08:24 Series Codex
09:01 Global Entries
09:32 Progressions/Additions

[jnelson]

This program blows Sudowrite right out of the water. And to think Novelcrafter is still in beta. Good job, developers. Keep up the good work. 👍

[zipitooverkill]

I am sold. I think I'll switch from Scrivener to novelcrafter :)

[JPaterson]

I discovered the style entry a few weeks ago and its made a huge difference when i switch POV; they actually sound (at least a little, im still working out the kinks) different.

Now im trying to figure out the genre entry

[gypsyproductions]

I have been working to convert a screenplay to a novel for quite some time. Novelcrafter is a God send. I have tried with other similar programs but they pail in comparison. The thought put into the workflow and the interface is noteworthy. All of the other programs seem to sink a writer into the depths of learning software versus writing. Not Novelcrafter! It didn't take me long to learn the interface and then focus on the story. Job well done Novelcrafter!

[mikeha]

great video, I was wondering how the codex additions worked and now I know.

[duesenberger]

A wonderful product and well thought-through for writers!

[marchment]

Can't wait to be a part of the beta! This is exactly the type of application I have been looking for to keep track of my work!
I know it's built predominantly for novel writing, but a screenwriting mode would be amazing.

[DebiBrady]

Just started in Beta, adding my series and the first novel. Really need to better understand the Codex to worldbuild! Thanks!

[carolyneaarsen]

This looks so wonderful. Large learning curve, but I'm willing to take the time to figure this out now to save so much time in the future. My one main question is, do I need to be a full subscriber to programs like, let's say, Chat GPT for this program to work fully? I've seen other videos on this program where people reference API's of other AI programs and I'm a bit confused by that. Thanks for this. Excited to dive in.

[claudiaa.]

Has anyone found a solution to import/export Codex entries?

[Artp]

Really helpful video. Novelcrafter looks very good. Just one query - in Novelcrafter where do you suggest putting some actual example prose (eg about 1000 words of an existing story) so that the AI can see a full example of the kind of writing style that you want. As opposed to a short style 'prompt' for the AI. Thanks in advance.

[RobertLindberg-cvvj]

Hi. This looks exciting. Such a great aid for writing. Seems like a great place to craft my novel. I signed up on the mailing list for the beta. How long does it take to get an invite? Btw; I use an Ipad pro from 2018 (3rd generation) will Novelcrafter work with the ipad?

[economixrebel]

Can you use the AI to autopopulate the codex for a series you’ve already written? I’m looking everywhere for this answer and can’t find it. Thanks!

[krisbonet]

Hi! Would you say that using keywords instead of full sentences may be a better option?

[micheknows]

How long does the waitlist take to get access?