# Novel Writing Apps Genre is an App for Novel Writing That Increases Motivation and Organization By Alyson Wyers | Published 2018-01-30 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/app-for-novel-writing References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/genre) & [writegenre](https://writegenre.com/) If your New Year Resolution was to write a book or finish one by the end of the year, this app for novel writing could help you accomplish your goals. Based in Japan, Genre is a [productivity software](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/writer-dashboard) startup currently in beta. The tool for writers and content creators helps stir up and maintain organization and motivation. The online app for novel writing helps you to set goals and provides resources to keep your momentum going. These resources include making character profiles and other notes readily accessible with mouse-over. Described as "the magic love child of [distraction-free writing apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/typewritist), note-taking apps and Rap Genius," the new venture is sure to help you hone your craft. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/books) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Productivity Software:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a novel writing app with advanced organizational and motivational features. - **Goal Setting Tools:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create an app that helps writers set specific goals and provides resources to track progress and maintain motivation. - **Character Development Tools:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build a platform that allows writers to easily create and access character profiles and other related notes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Software Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and develop new novel writing software that revolutionizes the way writers organize and motivate themselves. - **Content Creation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to enhance the writing process and provide resources for writers to improve their craft through novel writing apps. - **Online Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create an online platform specifically tailored for writers to collaborate, share ideas, and access a variety of writing tools. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Writing Workflow Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiction-writer-os.md) - [AI Novel Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storycraftr.md) - [Writing Workflow Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ultimate-novelist-dashboard.md) - [Writer Organization Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authorflows.md) - [Creative Writing Toolkits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scritika.md) - [Joy-Infused Writing Support](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkjot.md) - [Sci-Fi Writing Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/writing-platform1.md) - [Digital Writing Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/writemore.md) - [AI-Driven Book Writing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-book-writer.md)