Top 10: Book Collaboration services

July 30, 2023 | Author: Laura Candler
Book collaboration services have revolutionized the way authors and writers work together to create compelling literary works. These platforms provide a collaborative digital workspace where multiple contributors can seamlessly collaborate, edit, and review content in real-time, regardless of their geographic locations. With version control and commenting features, authors can offer constructive feedback, track changes, and discuss ideas, streamlining the entire writing and editing process. Book collaboration services also foster teamwork among co-authors, editors, and publishers, enabling them to work harmoniously towards a shared vision for the book. This innovative approach to collaboration has democratized the writing process, facilitating the creation of diverse and well-crafted literary pieces by leveraging the collective expertise and creativity of multiple minds working in harmony.

Some of the most popular Book Collaboration platforms are listed below.

See also: Top 10 Ebook Creation software

2023. Reedsy Marketplace adds Projects section for book collaboration



Reedsy Marketplace has undergone a complete renovation. Numerous enhancements have been implemented in the background to enhance the user experience, resulting in a much more user-friendly platform. If you're currently engaged with a Reedsy professional, whether it's submitting a request, negotiating an offer, or collaborating on a book, all these activities can now be managed effortlessly using the Projects tab. The system has been reorganized to ensure efficient handling of multiple projects or collaborations. This new system simplifies the tracking of requests, collaborations, payments, and shared files between you and your collaborators. To access all project-related information swiftly, simply tap the arrow on the Manage button for any collaboration. Sharing files with your Reedsy professionals has become a breeze, as you can now drag and drop files directly into messages from your inbox. All the files exchanged between you and Reedsy professionals can be conveniently accessed on your Files page.


2022. LivingWriter brings its mobile apps in line with our web/desktop versions



LivingWriter mobile app for iOS/Android was created as a companion app for quick on-the-go writing, so it’s missing quite a few features available on our web/desktop versions. But with new upgrade, the mobile app will be updated to include ALL the features of our web/desktop versions. The new version also includes a fresh new (but not unfamiliar) design with the latest UI/UX technology and a zippier interface, in addition to various customization options. Added layers of security like 2FA and password locks on stories/folders are coming soon. With more export options added and the ability to produce Kindle-Ready and KDP formatted files. The new Device Preview feature will allow you to see your book across multiple devices. Along with this, LivingWriter has also redesigned sharing feature with tools such as tracking changes, live collaboration, live commenting, and more.


2022. Squibler adds editable corkboard



Book writing and collaboration platform Squibler has added some useful features. The new corkboard feature offers an overview of the contents along with their summaries. Previously, the summary was view-only and users had to go to the corresponding section in the right sidebar to edit it. However, now users can edit the summary directly from the corkboard. Another addition is the new files and folder structure, which is designed to cater to a wide range of users from technical writers to screenplay writers and more. This feature allows users to create an unlimited hierarchy of files and folders to organize their work efficiently. Additionally, the platform now includes a trash functionality within the editor, enabling users to delete and recover individual files or folders directly from the editor, as opposed to only being able to delete and recover projects from the dashboard in earlier versions.


2019. Dabble enables Co-authoring



Ebook Creation software Dabble now makes it easy to work on a project with one or more authors in real-time. Changes made by any author are automatically synced to the cloud, and all authors working on the project will have access to all of their Dabble features. To add a co-author to your Project, click on the Invite a Co-Author button in the co-authoring settings. A new box will appear below Invitations. Enter the email of the person you would like to add as a co-author and click the Invite button. It’s important to note that the email you use to invite someone must be the email associated with their Dabble account. Co-authors have full access to the features and functionality of their Dabble subscription. Users without a subscription will only be able to view the Project in a read-only mode.

Author: Laura Candler
Laura Candler is a dedicated housewife and an aspiring writer. With a passion for storytelling, she has successfully published three fiction/romance books through Kindle Direct Publishing. Inspired by her journey, Laura aims to support and guide other aspiring authors by sharing her experiences. In addition to writing books, she also works as a columnist for various websites. Laura's commitment to her craft is evident in her personal blog, where she regularly updates readers with valuable tips and resources related to writing. Beyond her literary pursuits, Laura is an avid cat lover. You can contact Laura via email laura@bookrunch.com