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Publish.

Build your complete publishing package — front matter, back matter, and submission documents. Check what you need, fill in the blanks, and export a single RTF ready for the world.

Your Project
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Step 1
Load Your Manuscript
Required

Load from your saved manuscripts or paste your text directly. Used for word count stats and AI-assisted sections.

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Step 1b — Story Context
Reference Materials
Recommended for AI assists

Upload your Story Foundation, Outline, and Chapter Plan so the AI actually knows your story when generating back cover copy, query letters, and synopses. Without these, it's guessing. With them, it knows your characters, your arc, and what makes your book yours.

Story Foundation
Story FoundationRTF, DOCX, or TXT
Story Outline
Story OutlineRTF, DOCX, or TXT
Chapter Plan
Chapter PlanRTF, DOCX, or TXT

Export these documents from Start Here, Outline, and Chapter Planner using the Download RTF button in each tool.

Step 2
Book Details
Required for all
An ISBN can be obtained from KDP without uploading your final manuscript file. Add it here once assigned.
Step 3
Page Setup
Required for export

Need a different size? Export and open in Word to adjust page dimensions.

Step 4
Front Matter
Recommended for all

Generated automatically from your book details above. Standard manuscript format: title centered, author name, word count.

Recommended for all
Optional
Optional
An opening quote that sets the tone for your book.
Optional

Generated automatically from your chapter titles. Load your manuscript first.

Step 5
Back Matter
Recommended for all
The pitch on the back of your book. 150–200 words, present tense, ends on a hook.
Generating…
Recommended for all
Third person, 50–100 words. Focus on your writing life, not your day job.
Optional
Optional
Step 6 — Traditional Publishing
Submission Package
Traditional publishing

If you're querying literary agents or submitting to publishers, you'll need these. Skip this section if you're self-publishing.

Traditional publishing
A one-page letter to a literary agent. AI will draft one using your book details and manuscript context.
Generating…
Traditional publishing
A 1–2 page summary of your entire story including the ending. AI will generate a draft from your manuscript.
Generating…
Ready to export.
Check at least one section above, fill in your book details, and export your complete publishing package as a single RTF file.