Top 10: Ebook Editing software

2022. Vellum 3.4 enables export books to Word



The new version of ebook Formatting software Vellum 3.4 has been released with exciting new features. In addition to importing Word files to Vellum, you can now export your written content to a Word file using the Export Content command in the File menu. With the new Written Note feature, you can add a personal touch to your book by including a letter or note from a character. You can customize the letter with different parts and select from a variety of handwritten typefaces or options that match your book's font. Furthermore, the new Text Conversation feature allows you to format text messages between characters in your book. You can configure sent and received messages and choose from six different style options to make your book look more interactive.


2022. Sigil adds user templates



Open-source Ebook Editing software Sigil has released version 1.9.20, which includes several new features. Users can now create new empty xhtml and css files from a user-template.xhtml and user-template.css, and the latest version of MathJax (3.2.2) has been added for mathml support in Preview. Additionally, users can now cycle through two different custom stylesheets (or none at all) for use with Preview, and the FindReplace dialog user interface has been redesigned to minimize size while adding features. Other new features include a FindReplace "Text" only checkbox and support to exclude tags from search, a Toggle Line Wrap Mode and its support added to CodeView via pop-up menu, a Dry Run Replace dialog to act as "Replace All" what if (Shift + Count All), a Replacement filter dialog to allow users to delete unwanted replacements before applying Replace All (Shift + Replace All), and a Counts Report to Saved Searches to show Saved Search Group counts by search.

2021. Ebook editor Manuskript improves search and spell-checker



The new release of Manuskript (0.12) has arrived, and with it come a host of exciting new features and improvements. One of the most notable changes is the greatly enhanced search functionality, which now allows users to search for text and regular expressions across their entire project, including plot, world, characters, and outline. With customizable shortcuts, users can easily navigate through results and preview them with a simple mouse-over. The new release also supports LanguageTool, a spellchecker that provides suggestions and grammar checking for many languages. Additionally, a new logging system has been integrated to provide detailed error reports and facilitate easier bug fixing. Other improvements include the ability to add characters, world items, and plot items directly from the editor, and to remove characters from the POV selection dialog. Distraction-free mode now opens on the same monitor as the main window, and the ID system has been optimized to reduce crashes and inconsistencies.


2020. Squibler allows to design a book cover in minutes



Online ebook editing software Squibler has introduced a range of new features, including the ability to personalize book covers. Users can add a cover page in the Header Menu and select from multiple templates, while also changing the cover page color in preview mode. The platform also displays a table of contents for easy navigation and organization of project sections and subsections, which can be added, deleted, or hidden as needed. Additionally, the Prompt Generator is a new tool that provides endless story ideas, including over 500 first-line suggestions in the Dangerous Mode. This writing app offers a variety of features that can help users create their ideal writing environment.


2020. LivingWriter now allows to set writing goals for your story



LivingWriter has unveiled a new feature called Writing Goals that allows users to set word count targets for individual chapters or the entire story. By establishing a deadline for completing the story or chapter, LivingWriter automatically computes the daily word goal required to achieve the ultimate target. Users can also take days off, and the program will distribute the daily word count evenly over their writing days. This feature is particularly beneficial for those with deadlines such as the National Novel Writing Month competition, which requires participants to finish their novels in a month. However, even if there is no deadline, setting goals is still critical for personal progress.


2020. Dabble refreshed its design on desktop



Ebook Editing software Dabble has released some new desktop features. Dabble's developers have made several updates to improve the user experience. The icons have been improved for a crisper look, the font has been changed to match the user's operating system, and section headings in the left-hand navigation have been adjusted for easier scanning. Preferences, profile, and billing have been redesigned for easier use, particularly on touch devices. The new status bar at the bottom of the screen displays the word count and project save and sync status, while two quick buttons in the bottom-right corner allow users to toggle and disable focus mode and enter and exit full screen mode. To customize the manuscript and story notes, users can adjust fonts and formatting on a per-project basis. Additionally, the project doc at the top of the navigation allows users to name the project something different from the book's title, which is useful for identifying series or multiple versions of the same book.


2017. Scrivener 3 for macOS gets Compile feature



Scrivener 3 is now available for macOS starting at $59.99. Scrivener 3 is a significant update that not only introduces new and exciting features but also enhances and simplifies the existing ones. The update includes several notable improvements such as a modernized interface, a more flexible and easier-to-use Compile feature, and a full styles system in the text system that is more powerful with the new Compile. Additionally, users can view index cards on colored threads to track different storylines and filter Corkboard and outliner. Other enhancements include improved metadata, the ability to track daily writing progress with Writing History, and the new Quick Search tool to find any document quickly. The Bookmarks feature replaces Project Notes, References, and Favorites, allowing users to access frequently used documents easily. Furthermore, users can now use "Dialogue Focus" to locate all dialogue within their text and export rich text to MultiMarkdown or Pandoc. Scrivener 3 also broadens support for technical formats via Markdown output and custom post-processing. The macOS version has extensive Touch Bar support and a rewritten 64-bit codebase that makes Scrivener faster, more stable, and future-ready.


2017. yWriter for Android is released



yWriter, a software program designed for novel writing, has launched a new Android app as an add-on feature. This app supports Google Drive, allowing users to load and save their database, and is compatible with the latest yWriter for desktop release (version 6.0.0.5) that uses the new yw6 file format. With yWriter, users can easily edit their novel in chapters and scenes, enabling them to keep track of their progress. The Android app offers the convenience of being able to write on the go, with the latest version of their manuscript easily accessible on their tablet. Furthermore, the yw6 format enables users to save their project directly to Google Drive, ensuring it can be accessed on both PC and Android devices.