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BookForge
Professional Book Writing Studio

The ultimate distraction-free writing studio for authors. Organize your novel, draft without interruptions, and export publish-ready PDF & EPUB files — all completely offline.

Get on Microsoft Store $1.99 One-time purchase · No subscription
Windows 10 & 11 Fully Offline Zero Telemetry PDF & EPUB Export
BookForge Writing Interface

Privacy First

Your work stays yours. BookForge works completely offline and stores everything locally — nothing ever leaves your device.

Organize Your Manuscript

Structure front matter, chapters, and notes in one clean workspace. No more juggling multiple files or losing track of drafts.

Export Ready for Publishing

Generate professional PDF and EPUB files in one click — formatted for editors, Amazon KDP, Apple Books, and print-on-demand services.

Built for Focus

Custom themes, typewriter scrolling, and a minimalist interface help you stay in the flow without distractions or notifications.

Pro Publishing Tools

Think Like a Publisher, Write Like an Author

Beyond a beautiful editor, BookForge gives you full control over the final product. Set print trim sizes, configure mirror margins for binding, control pagination, and style your manuscript to the standards agents, editors, and print-on-demand services expect.

Trim presets: A4, 6×9, 5.5×8.5, 5×8 — ready for KDP and IngramSpark
Mirrored gutter margins — odd/even pages handle binding automatically
Reliable page numbers at bottom-center or outer position with configurable start page
Export presets remembered — your last PDF/EPUB settings are saved automatically
Trim-aware title page — dynamic sizing prevents overflow on smaller formats
BookForge PDF Export View
Smart Writing Tools

Write More. Worry Less. Never Lose a Word.

Snapshot versioning lets you capture and roll back chapter states without leaving your draft — perfect for major rewrites. Pair that with daily and project writing goals to stay on track with lightweight word-count tracking that keeps you moving forward.

Snapshot History — save named chapter snapshots, compare, and restore instantly
Writing Goals — set daily or project word targets with live progress indicators
Automatic backups and version safety built into every project
Typewriter scrolling mode keeps your active line centered on screen
Snapshot History
Chapter 7 — Before Rewrite
2,847 words · saved 2h ago
Restore
Chapter 7 — First Draft
3,120 words · saved yesterday
Restore
Chapter 6 — Final
2,210 words · saved 3 days ago
Restore
Today's Writing Goal
Daily Target: 1,000 words 743 / 1,000
EPUB & Front Matter

Polished Ebooks, Ready to Publish

BookForge handles everything from cover image to copyright page. Your EPUB arrives structured exactly the way Amazon KDP and Apple Books expect — with a professional table of contents, chapter headings, and optional title page built in.

Cover Image
Add a cover image for a polished ebook package
Title & Copyright
Clean front matter structure for professional submissions
Auto Table of Contents
Generated automatically from your chapter structure
Chapter & Scene Styles
Multiple heading styles and scene break themes
Export Configuration
Trim Size
6 × 9 in ✓ 5.5 × 8.5 5 × 8 A4
Page Numbers
Bottom Center ✓ Outer
Margins
Mirrored Gutter ✓
Front Matter
Title Page ✓ Copyright ✓
Everything Included

All Features at a Glance

Distraction-free Writing Environment
Clean canvas with no toolbars, notifications, or clutter
Local-First Data Storage
Maximum privacy — everything stays on your machine
One-Click PDF & EPUB Export
Publish-ready output for editors and self-publishing platforms
Integrated Project Sidebar
Chapters and research notes organized in one panel
Customizable Typography & Themes
Choose fonts, sizes, and color themes to match your style
Automatic Backups & Version Safety
Continuous protection so you never lose your work
Snapshot Versioning NEW
Capture and roll back chapter states during major rewrites
Daily & Project Writing Goals NEW
Lightweight word-count tracking that keeps you moving forward
Mirrored Print Margins (Gutter) NEW
Automatic odd/even margin handling so text binds cleanly in print
Trim-Aware Title Page NEW
Dynamic title sizing prevents overflow on any trim format
Chapter Heading & Scene Break Themes NEW
Multiple heading looks; thin rule, asterisks, em dash, or blank-line scene breaks — match your genre's house style.
Export Presets That Stick NEW
Last-used PDF/EPUB options remembered between sessions
Front Matter & TOC Structure NEW
Title, copyright, and contents organized for professional submissions
EPUB Cover + Title Page Options NEW
Add cover image and optional title page for a polished, professional ebook package.
Latest Update

What's New in BookForge

Major Update
Snapshot History
Save and restore chapter versions during major rewrites — never lose a good draft again.
Writing Goals
Set daily or project targets with live progress — lightweight tracking that keeps you moving forward.
Reliable Page Numbers
Now render correctly at your chosen position (bottom center/outer) and respect your configured start page.
Smarter Title Page
Trim-aware typography prevents overflow on smaller formats like 5×8 and 5.5×8.5.
Pro PDF Layout
Trim presets (A4, 6×9, 5.5×8.5, 5×8), inside/outside margin control, and mirrored gutter for clean print binding.
Chapter & Scene Styles
Multiple heading looks; thin rule, asterisks, em dash, or blank-line scene breaks — match your genre's house style.
EPUB Enhancements
Optional title page and cover image picker for a polished, professional ebook package.
Stability & Performance
Faster, more reliable exports and overall UX polish throughout the app.
BookForge

Start Writing Your Novel Today

One-time purchase. No subscription. No cloud. Your manuscript stays yours — always.

Get on Microsoft Store — $1.99

Windows 10 & 11 · Fully Offline · Instant Download

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does BookForge require an internet connection?
No. BookForge is fully offline. Your manuscripts are stored locally on your device and never uploaded to any server. You only need internet to download the app from the Microsoft Store initially.
Is BookForge a one-time purchase or a subscription?
One-time purchase — $1.99. You pay once on the Microsoft Store and own it permanently. There are no recurring fees, no hidden in-app purchases for core features, and no account required.
What Windows versions does BookForge support?
BookForge supports Windows 10 and Windows 11. It runs natively as a UWP application and does not require any additional runtimes.
What export formats does BookForge support?
BookForge exports to PDF (with full print layout controls — trim sizes, mirrored margins, page numbers) and EPUB (with cover image, title page, and auto-generated table of contents). Both are publish-ready for platforms like Amazon KDP, Apple Books, and IngramSpark.
What trim sizes are available for PDF export?
BookForge supports four print-ready trim presets: A4, 6×9 in, 5.5×8.5 in, and 5×8 in — the most common formats for trade paperbacks and print-on-demand services. You also get mirrored gutter margins and configurable inside/outside margins.
How does Snapshot Versioning work?
Snapshot Versioning lets you save a named copy of any chapter at any point — without leaving your current draft. You can capture a snapshot before a major rewrite, then restore it instantly if you want to go back. Snapshots are stored locally alongside your project.
How is BookForge different from Microsoft Word or Google Docs?
BookForge is purpose-built for long-form writing like novels and manuscripts. It removes distractions, has no cloud dependency, structures your work by chapters with a project sidebar, and generates properly formatted PDF/EPUB files out of the box — something Word and Docs require significant manual effort to achieve.

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