Everything You Need to Format Professional Books
Book Smith gives Windows authors the tools that Mac users have had for years.
Visual Editor
Write and format your book in a beautiful, distraction-free environment with real-time preview of your final output.
WYSIWYG Formatting
See exactly what your book will look like as you write and edit. No surprises when you export.
Real-time Preview
Watch your book come to life as you type. Every change is instantly reflected in the preview pane.
Distraction-free Mode
Focus on your writing with a clean, minimal interface that hides everything but your text.
Chapter Organization
Drag and drop chapters to reorganize your book. Move scenes, merge chapters, and structure your story effortlessly.
Professional Templates
Choose from 50+ professionally designed templates that make your book look like it came from a traditional publisher.
50+ Genre Templates
Templates optimized for fiction, non-fiction, memoir, poetry, and more. Each genre has multiple styles to choose from.
Customizable Themes
Adjust colors, spacing, and fonts to match your brand. Make the template yours without starting from scratch.
Chapter Heading Styles
Elegant chapter openings with drop caps, ornaments, and custom typography that set the tone for your story.
Scene Break Designs
Beautiful scene breaks and ornamental dividers that guide readers through your narrative without jarring transitions.
Typography Control
Fine-tune every aspect of your book's typography for a polished, professional reading experience.
Curated Font Library
Access a carefully selected library of book-friendly fonts, including both serif and sans-serif options for any genre.
Drop Caps
Add elegant drop caps to chapter openings with one click. Multiple styles to choose from.
Running Headers
Configure author name, book title, or chapter titles in your headers. Different styles for left and right pages.
Widow/Orphan Control
Automatic handling of widows and orphans ensures no single lines are stranded at the top or bottom of pages.
Export Options
Export your book in any format you need, optimized for every major publishing platform.
EPUB 3.0 Compliant
Modern ebook format compatible with all major e-readers. Includes proper metadata and table of contents.
Print-Ready PDF
PDF files with bleed, crop marks, and proper color profiles for print-on-demand or offset printing.
KDP-Optimized Export
One-click export formatted specifically for Amazon KDP requirements. No rejected uploads.
IngramSpark Ready
Meet IngramSpark's strict specifications automatically. Print to thousands of bookstores worldwide.
Device Preview
See exactly how your book will appear on different devices before you publish.
Kindle Preview
Preview your ebook as it will appear on Kindle devices. Catch formatting issues before your readers do.
Tablet Preview
See how your book looks on larger screens like iPads. Perfect for image-heavy or formatted content.
Phone Preview
Ensure readability on the smallest screens. Many readers use their phones for ebooks.
Print Preview
View your print layout with accurate page breaks, margins, and typography. WYSIWYG for print.
Advanced Features
Power features for authors who want complete control over their book's formatting.
Custom CSS Support
Write custom CSS for complete control over your book's appearance. Perfect for complex layouts.
Batch Processing
Format multiple books with the same settings. Perfect for series authors and small publishers. (Coming soon)
Project Templates
Save your formatting preferences as templates. Start new projects with your preferred settings instantly.
Auto-save & Backup
Never lose your work. Automatic saving and local backups keep your projects safe.
How Book Smith Compares
See how Book Smith stacks up against the competition.
| Feature | Book Smith | Vellum | Atticus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows Support | Native | ✗ | Web |
| Offline Mode | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Price | $79 one-time | $249 one-time | $147 one-time |
| Professional Templates | 50+ | 25+ | 30+ |
| Device Preview | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom CSS | ✓ | ✗ | Limited |
| EPUB Export | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Print PDF Export | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| KDP Optimized Export | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| IngramSpark Ready | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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