Content Creation
How do I change the order of my chapters?
Drag the handle beside a chapter.
What if I close the tab before saving?
We keep a draft on your device as you type.
Help
Frequently asked questions
Short answers to the things authors ask most. Can't find yours? Ask us on the blog.
General
What is Simply Written?
A quiet place to write a book, chapter by chapter, then turn it into a finished EPUB you can sell or share. There's nothing to install — it works in your browser.
Who owns what I write?
You do. Always.
Can I write on my phone?
Yes.
Covers and Images
What size should my cover be?
Aim for a tall rectangle in a 2:3 ratio — 1600 × 2400 pixels looks sharp on every e‑reader. JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 10 MB.
Drag the image onto the book‑shaped box on your book's page, or use Choose image.
How do I add pictures inside a chapter?
Use the picture button in the toolbar.
Book Pages
Where do I add a dedication or an epigraph?
On your book's page, choose Show optional fields.
Do I need an ISBN?
Not to write or export.
Creating Digital Files
How do I get my book onto a Kindle?
Download the EPUB, then send it with Amazon's Send to Kindle.
Will my EPUB pass a store's checks?
Simply Written builds EPUB 3 files to the official standard. We test our exporter with EPUBCheck, the validator the publishing industry uses, and every download is checked for packaging errors before it's sent. Stores such as Apple Books and Amazon KDP run their own reviews too, so it's worth previewing your book in their tools before you publish.
Markdown
What is Markdown, and do I need it?
You don't. Markdown is an optional way of writing where a few plain symbols add formatting. Switch to it in Settings if you like your hands on the keyboard.
**bold**and_italic_## Headingfor a section>at the start of a line for a quote or letter***on its own line for a scene break