Reedsy Book Editor
A free, beautiful book editor for authors.
Overview
The Reedsy Book Editor is a free, online production tool that takes care of the formatting and conversion of a manuscript, allowing authors to focus on writing. It provides a clean, distraction-free writing interface and then automatically formats the text into a professional-looking book. With one click, it can export files ready for any e-book distributor or print-on-demand service. It is part of the larger Reedsy marketplace, which connects authors with publishing professionals.
✨ Key Features
- Clean, distraction-free writing interface
- Automatic formatting and typesetting
- Export to EPUB, MOBI, and print-ready PDF
- Collaboration tools for working with editors
- Track changes and version history
- Front and back matter management
- Web-based and accessible from any browser
- Completely free to use
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Completely free with no upsells for the software
- Beautiful, professional output with minimal effort
- Integration with a marketplace of publishing professionals
Unique Value: The Reedsy Book Editor provides a completely free, high-quality tool that handles the technical challenges of book formatting, allowing any author to produce a beautiful, ready-to-publish book.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Indie authors writing their manuscript and exporting ready-to-upload files for KDP
- Authors working with a Reedsy editor to finalize their manuscript before publication
- Writers who appreciate a minimalist, web-based writing environment
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Creating highly customized or design-heavy books
- Users who require an offline desktop application
- Advanced outlining and research management (compared to Scrivener)
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike other free tools like Google Docs, it's specifically designed for book production and creates far more professional results. Compared to paid tools like Vellum or Atticus, it offers a powerful free alternative, though with fewer customization options.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (NA tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: No limits, the tool is completely free.
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