Bookshaper is a writing application designed to support authors throughout the process of creating and preparing manuscripts for publication. It addresses the need for an integrated environment by combining writing, organization, analysis, and export features in a single platform, aiming to replace the use of multiple separate tools commonly employed by writers.
The tool offers a scene-by-scene editor with rich text formatting, inline comments, continuous autosave, automatic backups, encrypted cloud sync, manuscript preview, a split editor, and keyboard shortcuts tailored for long-form writing. Additional features include scene audio narration and the ability to structure manuscripts using parts, chapters, and scenes. Bookshaper supports drag-and-drop reordering, Outline and Beat Cards views, Thread Health monitoring, series management for multi-book projects, snapshots, and management of front and back matter.
For analysis, Bookshaper provides a prioritized report card that highlights strengths and areas needing attention in the manuscript, along with specific, actionable guidance for each finding. Users can engage with an AI Chat panel to ask follow-up questions or brainstorm next steps, offering insights typically associated with professional editorial feedback. Formatting tools are included to help ensure the manuscript meets standards found in traditionally published books.
Bookshaper is suitable for authors seeking a comprehensive, editor-like environment to take their work from the initial draft through to a publish-ready manuscript.
In the Notes & docs space, Bookshaper takes a focused approach. It focuses on managing the entire book writing and editing process in one place without needing multiple tools or a professional editor. It is built as a consumer product for authors and writers. Bookshaper is a paid product starting at $19. The product ships for the web, macOS, and Windows.
Bookshaper first shipped in 2024. Key capabilities include scene editor, rich text formatting, and inline comments.
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