Book formatting for indie authors
Turn Your Word Manuscript Into a KDP-Ready Book
Import your DOCX, professionally format your paperback and ebook, preview every page, and export validated files ready for Amazon KDP.
DOCX → Manusly → Print + EPUB
One manuscript becomes a professionally typeset book you can inspect before you pay to export.
See What Manusly Produces
Real output examples will appear here as we publish verified sample files.
Sample files coming soon — configure paths in site settings when ready.
How it works
Import
Upload your DOCX manuscript.
Design
Choose a professional book style and preview your entire book.
Publish
Export EPUB and print-ready PDF prepared for publishing.
Your manuscript is your work
Manusly is designed so you remain in control. Format locally in the desktop app when you want files on your machine; use the online editor when you want a fast preview in the browser.
Books made with Manusly
We will showcase real author books here as they are verified — no placeholder titles.
Built for indie authors & KDP publishers
See Manusly in action
Write, format, preview and publish in the online editor.
From manuscript to published book
No complex formatting workflow. Import, style and export.
Import or write
Bring in an existing manuscript or start writing directly in Manusly.
Design your book
Choose a professional theme or customize typography, spacing, ornaments and chapter styling.
Preview & publish
Review your book across devices and export publishing-ready files.
Preview before you publish
Switch between Print, iPhone, iPad and Kindle frames — same chapter HTML, zero guesswork before export.
- 24 KDP & IngramSpark trim sizes
- Large print one-click preset
- Theme Builder with custom save
Your entire publishing workflow
Write → Format → Validate → Publish → Market — in the online editor.
Write
Draft chapters, scenes and visual pages.
Format
Create professional ebook and print layouts.
Validate
Check structure, metadata and publishing readiness.
Publish
Export EPUB3, Kindle, PDF and DOCX.
Market
Prepare descriptions, launch copy and promotional materials.
Every book type, one app
Novels, non-fiction, children’s books, cookbooks and more.
Fiction & Novel
Novels, stories and series
Children's Books
Picture books and illustrated stories
Non-Fiction
Guides, business and self-help
Cookbooks
Recipes and food photography
Magazines & Zines
Columns and visual layouts
Portfolios
Full-bleed visual spreads
Textbooks
Structured content and diagrams
General eBooks
Flexible — any topic
Why authors outgrow Word
Word is excellent for writing, but publishing requires more than a document file. Manusly creates structured EPUB3 packages, professional print layouts, navigation, metadata and device-ready output from the same manuscript.
- Professional EPUB3 structure
- Print-ready book layouts
- Visual and illustrated pages
- Table of contents management
- Device preview
- KDP & IngramSpark trim presets
- Windows and macOS support
Optional cloud backup
Author Pass & Publisher include 25 cloud projects and 10 GB while active. Not unlimited.
Publisher includes cloud for year 1. After that, Cloud Renew is $19/year if you want to keep sync.
How Manusly pricing compares
Competitor prices are summarized from public pages — verify on vendor sites before purchase.
| Tool | Monthly | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|
| Manusly | From $7/mo | $199 one-time |
| Atticus | — | ~$147 one-time (verify) |
| Vellum | — | Mac one-time (verify) |
| Reedsy Studio | Free tier (verify) | — |
Built for independent publishing
Start in the browser. Continue with the desktop app if you want. Your files stay yours.
Local-first
Your manuscript remains available on your computer.
Publishing-ready
Export formats designed for modern self-publishing workflows.
One manuscript
Manage ebook, print and editable exports from the same source.
No lock-in
Your project files and exports remain yours.
Simple, honest pricing
Start free. Subscribe when you publish. Or buy Publisher Lifetime once.
Free / Starter
Format and preview your real book before you pay.
Local: 1 active project
- Full manuscript import (DOCX)
- Complete book preview on all devices
- Basic themes & KDP validation
- Watermarked sample export
- No credit card required
Author Pass
or $49/year (−42%)
For authors actively writing and publishing books.
Local: Unlimited
Cloud: 25 projects · 10 GB
- Unlimited local projects
- Clean KDP / Ingram export
- Print + iPhone + Kindle preview
- Illustrated books included
- AI publishing tools · monthly credits
- 25 cloud projects · 10 GB while subscribed
Publisher Lifetime
For authors and publishers who prefer a one-time license.
Local: Unlimited
Cloud: 25 projects · 10 GB
- Unlimited local projects · keep your version
- Clean export · all devices + fullscreen
- Advanced illustration module
- Advanced AI publishing tools
- 25 cloud projects · 10 GB for year 1, then $19/yr
- 1 year of updates included
Frequently asked questions
Ready to see your book formatted?
Upload your manuscript free — preview the full interior before you unlock clean publishing exports.
Download desktop app