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Novel Assistant

Novel Assistant

Arnel Isiderio Robles

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The ultimate creative writing environment for VS Code. Features a distraction-free WYSIWYG editor, character management, and project organization tools designed specifically for novelists.
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Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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Novel Assistant 🖋️

The ultimate creative writing environment for VS Code.

Novel Assistant transforms VS Code into a premium writing studio. Designed specifically for novelists, it combines the power of version control with the elegance of a distraction-free writing app.

🌟 Features

📖 Distraction-Free WYSIWYG Editor

Write in comfort with our custom-designed editor:

  • Premium Typography: Uses Merriweather serif font for excellent readability.
  • Visual Comfort: "Warm Paper" background reduces eye strain.
  • Focus Mode: Centered layout with optimal line length—no more text stretching across the screen.
  • Smart Toolbar: a minimalist toolbar that gives you formatting when you need it.

📂 Novelist-First Project Structure

Automatically organizes your workspace into:

  • Manuscript: Your chapters and scenes.
  • Characters: Character sheets and bio tracking.
  • Locations: World-building descriptions.
  • Timeline: Track your plot chronology.
  • Research: Store links and references.
  • Notes: Instant brainstorming scratchpad.

🚀 Zero-Config Setup

  • One Command: Run Novel Assistant: New Project and start writing in seconds.
  • Auto-Git: Every project is automatically initialized with Git for anxiety-free version control.
  • User Guide: Includes a built-in USER_GUIDE.md to help you get started.

📊 Writing Tools

  • Live Word Count: Track your daily progress.
  • History View: Go back in time with a visual timeline of your changes.
  • Compare: Diff your current draft against your last save.

🏁 Getting Started

  1. Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P).
  2. Type Novel Assistant: New Project.
  3. Choose a folder.
  4. Start writing!

📝 Release Notes

0.0.1

  • Initial release.
  • Brand new "Distraction-Free" Editor design.
  • Expanded project structure (Research, Timeline, Notes).
  • Added automatic Git initialization.
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