Export
Writer Studio lets you export your book in several formats for publishing, printing, or sending to an editor.
Formats
| Format | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| EPUB | E-book | Available |
| DOCX | Microsoft Word | Available |
| Markdown | Plain text format | Available |
| Print document | Planned |
How to export
Open the export dialog using the Export button in the toolbar or the command palette (Cmd+Shift+P -> "Export book").
In the "Export book" dialog:
- Choose a format (EPUB / DOCX / Markdown)
- Pick a folder to save to
- Set the cover and other options if needed
- Click Export
When the export finishes, you can open the file directly or reveal it in the folder.
Export settings
Cover
- Choose a cover image (for EPUB)
- The cover can be replaced or removed
Scene separator — what appears between scenes within a chapter:
***— Asterisks---— Dashes- Blank line
Chapter heading — how each chapter starts:
- Numbered: "Chapter 1"
- Title only
- Both: "Chapter 1: Title"
Front matter — include the dedication and epigraph in the export
Back matter — include the author's note and acknowledgments in the export
Save default settings
Configure the options you want and click Save as defaults — they will be applied to your future exports.
Quick export
In the command palette (Cmd+Shift+P), type "Quick export" — your book will be saved with the most recently used settings without opening the dialog.