What is writefree?
writefree is a simple, straightforward tool to write a book online. It lets you organize your chapters and thoughts, then share your book with others via RSS feeds, links, and downloading the book as a text file. Read the core concepts.

What browsers does it work on?
writefree has been tested on the latest versions of Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Opera, and Google Chrome.

What screen resolution should I use?
writefree is optimized for 1024x768 resolution or higher.

Do I need to download or install anything special?
Nope. writefree runs in your favorite web browser, and that's it. If you want spell checking, use Firefox or Safari, as spell checking is built into both of those browsers.

What does it cost?
writefree is free to use, with a few limitations. In the free version you can only work on one book, and that book has a limit of 50,000 characters. The full version will be released later.

How do I start a book?
Once you sign up, you'll be taken to "Tools Home", and from there can go to "My Writings". Start a book by entering the title and hitting "Start New Book". (see screenshot)

Your new book will be added to your list of books. Click on 'change title' to change the title, or click on the title to start editing your book. (see screenshot)

How do I start or edit a chapter?
To start a chapter, click in the title box. You can enter or edit your chapter title there, and clicking on the title box also opens up the menu which gives you the option of starting a new chapter, or picking a chapter to work on. You'll note that the chapter lists also shows you your wordcount per chapter. This is updated every time you save a chapter.

(Note: writefree autosaves every 5 minutes - so if you start typing and don't hit 'Save This Chapter', in five minutes your chapter will appear in the list. If you didn't enter a title, it will be saved as "Untitled Chapter".)

Use the writing area to write your chapter. Hit the save button to save. To save a chapter you must have at least entered a chapter title, chapter content, or a napkin.

How do I delete a chapter?
Load the chapter you want to delete (by clicking on the title box and then clicking on the chapter). Then click the 'delete' link next to the title box. (Warning: you can't undo this).

What's a 'napkin'?
A napkin is a small area each chapter gets where you can write down ideas, plot points, or other information that you want to refer back to as you write the chapter. Napkins are saved along with the chapter when you hit the 'Save This Chapter' button. (see screenshot)

How do I share my book?
While editing a book, click on the 'share' link. There several options. Two are RSS feed links for your book - one in normal chapter order, the other with the most recently edited chapters on top. Also there are two links. The Book URL (which is the same URL you go to when editing). The other is the URL for the specific chapter you're working on. Anyone who goes to those links can see a read-only version of your book. There is also a 'download' link, to download your entire book as a single text file. (see screenshot)

How do I download my book?
While editing a book, click on the 'share' link. There is a 'download' link, to download your entire book as a single text file. Right click on it, and 'save as'. (see screenshot)

How do I change fonts?
While editing a book, click on the 'fonts' link. You can change your font and font size. This will also be the font that readers will see. (see screenshot)

How do I reorder chapters?
While editing a book, click on the 'reorder' link. You will see a list of chapters with a box that says 'drag' next to each one. Click on the box and drag your chapters around to reorder them. (see screenshot)

What if I have a problem, question, bug, issue, or suggestion?
If you can't find the answer here, then post a question in the forums. Otherwise, feel free to contact us.