Features
Everything you need to write, organize, and publish your next book — in one local-first app for Mac, Windows, and Linux.
Author's Forge brings the entire writing process into a single, distraction-free workspace. Draft your manuscript in a clean rich-text editor, organize series and chapters the way authors actually think, and export publish-ready EPUB, PDF, DOCX, and Markdown files. The complete writing environment is free forever — and when you want it, an AI Writing Assistant that has read your whole library is one click away. Your work stays on your computer in open file formats, so you're never locked in.
Distraction-Free Writing Environment
A distraction-free writing app designed to keep you in the creative flow
Multi-Format Export
Export to EPUB, PDF, DOCX, and Audiobook with theme-styled formatting.
- EPUB, PDF, DOCX, and Audiobook formats
- Custom theme styling carries through to output
- Cover image and metadata support
- Ready for Amazon, Apple Books, and more
Full Book Formatting
Complete theme editor for professional book design.
- Built-in presets for common book formats
- Full typography control with live preview
- Trim size, margins, and page layout settings
- Save and reuse custom themes
Writing Stats
Track your progress with real-time statistics.
- Live word count per document
- Character count tracking
- Document and chapter stats
- See your progress as you write
Rich Text Editor
Professional formatting without the complexity.
- Bold, italic, underline formatting
- Headers and subheaders
- Block quotes and lists
- Scene breaks and dividers
Tab System
Work on multiple documents simultaneously.
- Quick-switch between chapters
- Reference notes while writing
- Compare different versions
- Drag to reorder tabs
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