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Format
Book formatting for authors
Style the interior, preview on phone and e-reader, then generate EPUB, print PDF, and DOCX — on the same desk as the manuscript. No Mac tax.
Style and preview with export. EPUB and print generate on Pro. Writing stays free forever.
Format·The Harbor Letter
StylesPreviewMatterGenerate
Chapter 12
The letter
The platform was almost empty. Rain on the glass.
PhoneE-readerPrint
What you get
What you can do
Pick a look that applies across chapters — trade, romance, thriller, literary, SFF, and more.
Format·The Harbor Letter
StylesPreviewMatterGenerate
Chapter 12
The letter
The platform was almost empty. Rain on the glass.
PhoneE-readerPrint
Why format on the desk
- Manuscript never leaves the product that holds cast and continuity
- Web-first — Windows, Mac, Chromebook
- Pairs with Covers, Audiobook, and optional BookStand
- Download always works — selling is optional
Part of the ship path
Write free. Format on Pro. Add a cover and audio when ready. Sell direct only if you want.
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Common questions
- What is Typewriter Format?
- Format is Typewriter’s book formatting tool (internally Press): styles, device preview, and store files — EPUB, print, DOCX — inside the writing desk.
- Is Format a Vellum alternative?
- It does the Vellum-class job (pretty interiors + store files) on the web, next to your manuscript. Vellum is still excellent and Mac-only. Dual-wield is fine.
- Does Format work on Windows?
- Yes. It is web-first. No Mac required.
- Is Format free?
- Drafting is free forever. Style and preview follow export access. EPUB and print generation are on Pro / Typewriter+.
- Can I still use Atticus or Vellum?
- Yes. Export DOCX anytime and format elsewhere if you prefer.
- Where do I sell the finished book?
- Download files for KDP, Ingram, or any store. Or hand off to BookStand for direct sales — optional.
Write free. Format when the draft is real.
Open a free desk. Pro unlocks full Format generate.