Creating a Book
From the Books View
- Navigate to the Books view (Cmd/Ctrl+1)
- Click New Book or the + button
- Enter a title
- Click Create
The Books View
View Modes
Toggle between views using the buttons in the header:
- Grid View - Book cards in a grid layout
- List View - Books in a detailed list
Sorting Options
Sort your books by:
- Last Edited - Most recently edited first
- A-Z - Alphabetical order
- Pinned - Pinned books first
Searching
Use the search box to filter books by title.
Book Cards
Each book card displays:
- Title - The book's name
- Word Count - Total words across all sections
- Section Count - Number of sections
- Star Icon - Indicates if pinned
- Bundle Name - Shows bundle/series membership
Opening a Book
Click on a book card to open it in the editor. The binder shows the book's sections.
Book Details
Access book details from the inspector:
1. Open a book
2. Click the gear icon in the inspector rail
3. Edit book properties
Editable Properties
- Title - Change the book's name
- Description - Add a summary or notes
- Status - Track progress (Draft, Revision, Complete)
Read-Only Stats
- Word count
- Section count
- Created date
- Last modified date
Pinning Books
Pin frequently-used books for quick access:
1. Right-click the book card
2. Select Pin / Unpin
Pinned books show a star icon and can be sorted to appear first.
Archiving Books
Archive books you're not actively working on:
1. Right-click the book card
2. Select Archive
Archived books move to the Archives view and don't appear in the main Books list.
Restoring Archived Books
- Go to Archives (Cmd/Ctrl+5)
- Find the archived book
- Click Restore
Grouping Books in Bundles
Add books to a bundle (series):
1. Create or open a bundle in the Bundles view
2. Add the book to the bundle
3. The book card shows the bundle name
See Bundles for more details.
Deleting Books
Warning: Deleting a book removes all its sections and content.
Currently, books can be archived but not permanently deleted through the UI. Archived books remain in your project and can be restored.
Book Statistics
View book statistics in the Book Details panel:
- Total Words - Sum of all section word counts
- Sections - Number of sections in the book
- Characters - Characters associated with sections
- Locations - Locations associated with sections
Best Practices
- Descriptive titles - Use clear, identifiable names
- Pin active projects - Quick access to current work
- Archive completed work - Keep your Books view uncluttered
- Use bundles - Group related books together
- Track status - Update status as you progress