Notably for iPad Review – Write an iNovel (NaNoWriMo special review)

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On November 6, 2011

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Notably for iPad Review – Write an iNovel (NaNoWriMo special review)

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By: Derek Lyons

Version #: 2.0

Date Released: 2011-08-02

Developer: Derek Lyons

Price: 5.99

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We are making a batch of reviews of great writing apps for November. Why November? Because NaNoWriMo is going on! What is NaNoWriMo? The National Novel Writing Month! You have a month to write a full novel, and the month is November. And the iPad could be your 2.0 typewriter.

Notably is a very well designed writing app. Offering a wide range of fonts and a quick font resizer, you can always decide which is the perfect size for your perfect text. If you are in the writing game, you’ll know that having your text looking fancy is a great first step to keep you working. In some sense, this app can help your writer’s block.

What else does it offer? As is customary among iPad writing apps, you can sync with Dropbox and pass-code protect your writings. Also, send them by email.

Notably is built around notebooks (which act as folders, but with a title and description beautifully cast in a leather textured book) and each notebook hosts notes, where you write the specific chapters, pages or whatever you are planning to write. I miss the usual word count feature… But I bet the developer is working on this, since it is a very useful metric for your writing.

Summarizing, this is a very good writing app. Polished, nice looking and well thought off. Maybe it currently lacks some features, but it’s a steal for its price, and is sure to improve with the next update.

Quick Take

Value:Medium-High

Would I Buy Again:Maybe

Learning Curve:Low

Who Is It For:Novel writers on the go

What I Like:The structure

What I Don't Like:I miss a few features

Final Statement:It lays a solid foundation, I'm sure it will get even better

Read the Developer's Notes:
A beautifully crafted tool for the serious writer, Notably brings focus, elegance, and the power of Dropbox to your iPad writing experience.

•• FEATURES ••

EFFORTLESS DROPBOX SYNC
Notably automatically saves your changes and syncs with Dropbox while you write, so all your words are always right where you left them.

NOTEBOOKS TO KEEP YOU ORGANIZED
A flexible Notebook system helps you group and organize your notes in any way you’d like--you can even put sub-Notebooks inside other Notebooks. Whether you’re laying out chapters or bundling drafts, Notably lets you structure your work in a way that feels natural.

PRACTICAL PRIVACY
An in-app passcode to keep your writing private, even if you leave your iPad itself unlocked. Excellent for journaling, diaries, or for sharing your iPad with others.

DESKTOP TO iPAD WITH EASE
Notably’s clever two-way syncing means you can edit your notes on Dropbox (using your favorite desktop plain-text editor) and immediately see your changes the next time you pick up your iPad.

THE FEEL OF THE PAGE
Notably brings the tactile experience of the classic writer’s notebook to your iPad with grace and style. Rich textures, subtle shadows, and beautiful typography invite your creativity to flow.

FULL-SCREEN EDITING
Edit your writing full-screen in both portrait and landscape orientations. Connect a Bluetooth keyboard for even more room to stretch out.

RESPONSIVE SUPPORT
Have a question or suggestion? Every note or tweet gets a quick personal response from the developer.

AND MORE...
Learn more and see detailed screenshots at https://notablyapp.com

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