Top 10: Mac Ebook Editing software

2023. Vellum improves search and start-up window



Ebook Editing software for Mac, Vellum, has introduced several new features to improve user experience. Firstly, the updated Find Bar is now more intuitive and can effectively find words that contain apostrophes, quotes or ellipses. Additionally, the Startup Window has been revamped to display up to 100 of the user’s most recent files, with the option to pin frequently accessed files to the top. The new update also allows users to control whether scene breaks are clarified at the top or bottom of the page. Other new features include the ability to undo changes in whole words rather than single letters, a larger editing space in the Text Editor, the display of Custom Heading Background Presence as a number, the inclusion of subheads in the Logical TOC (or “NCX”), and improved functionality of Keep with Next preceding Text Features.


2022. Storyist adds support for right-to-left languages



The new version of Mac OS software for novelists and screenwriters Storyist 4.2.6 has been released, featuring several improvements. One of the updates is the inclusion of a Writing Direction menu item in the Format > Text menu, which enables users to set the direction for a paragraph for right-to-left languages like Arabic and Hebrew. Additionally, users can now apply strikethrough to selected text by going to Format - Font - Show Fonts, clicking the Strikethrough button, and selecting the desired appearance. Lastly, the compatibility of the software with Apple Books has been enhanced, allowing for ePub exports that contain restricted HTML characters in the title or author metadata fields to no longer trigger warnings when read in the Apple Books app.

2021. yWriter - free software for novel writers



yWriter is a useful program designed specifically for novel writers. It provides a comprehensive and easy-to-use platform for organizing and writing your novel in chapters and scenes. The program's interface is user-friendly and customizable, with features such as word count, character and location descriptions, and scene summaries that make it easy to keep track of your progress. The program also includes a feature that allows you to set writing goals for each session, helping you stay focused and motivated. One of the best things about yWriter is its compatibility with Dropbox, which allows users to save and load their database from the cloud. This means that writers can easily work on their novel from different devices without worrying about losing their progress. The newly launched Android app adds an extra layer of convenience, allowing users to work on their novel from their tablet or phone on the go. Overall, yWriter is an excellent tool for novel writers who want to organize their ideas and keep track of their progress in a user-friendly and efficient way. yWriter is free to download and use, but you're encouraged to register your copy if you find it useful.


2020. Jutoh improves Mac interface and Epub 3 support



The latest version of Ebook Formatting software Jutoh 3.03 includes a number of new features such as the ability for bibliographies, alphabetical indexes and endnotes to take conditional formatting into account. It has also sped up style operations for multiple table cells, added support for comment author initials in ODT import and export, and enabled the exclusion of documents from the word count using tags in the Word Count dialog. Additionally, the software now handles "sub" and "sup" tags in HTML/Epub import, and takes into account blank paragraph style names within outline levels in ODT import. New fixed layout configurations are Epub 3 by default, and a Mac version for Big Sur on Intel and ARM has been introduced. Other improvements include support for dark mode on Mac and pinch to zoom for the text editor, storyboard document and fixed layout page document.


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.


2016. Manuskript is now available on Mac OS



Popular writing software Manuskript is now available on Mac OS, offering most of the same features as the Windows version. The software is ideal for writers who prefer to organize and plan before diving into writing. It allows you to organize your ideas and snippets hierarchically and easily reorganize them as needed. The snowflake method can guide you through the process of developing your idea into a book, using a step-by-step approach and prompting you to delve deeper with targeted questions. As you write, you can easily track notes on your characters, plot, events, and settings.