WritebookInstantly publish your own books on the web for free

Writebook: Instantly Publish Your Own Books on the Web

Introduction

Writebook is a revolutionary platform that allows you to publish your own books on the web for free, without the need for a publisher. Whether you're an author, blogger, or business, Writebook makes it easy to create and share your content in a simple, browsable online book format.

Key Features

• Easy Book Creation: Make a book, give it a title, and upload a cover.
• Rich Content: Add text, images, and sections to your book.
• Simple Organization: Drag pages to reorganize as you flesh things out.
• Collaborative Writing: Invite as many co-authors as you’d like, with options for read-only or write access.
• Instant Publishing: Flip the switch to publish your book live on the web.
• Unlimited Books: Create as many books as you’d like, all stored in your personal library.

Use Cases

• Instruction Manuals: Publish manuals for software, hardware, or processes.
• Graphic Novels: Create books made entirely of pictures, perfect for graphic novels or photobooks.
• Employee Handbooks: Document internal processes, policies, and rules for employees.
• Short Story Collections: Compile a collection of short stories into a self-contained anthology.
• Blog Post Collections: Republish a collection of your top blog posts as a cohesive book.
• Technical Runbooks: Document procedures and host them for easy access in case of emergencies.
• Family Stories: Gather and share family history, stories, and photos.

Pricing

Writebook is 100% free. You get the software, including the Rails code, free updates to any 1.x version, and instructions for installing it on your own server. The only cost involved is hosting the software on your own server.

Teams

Writebook is designed for collaborative writing. You can invite as many co-authors as you’d like, allowing some to just read and others to write. This makes it perfect for teams working on shared projects, whether it's a company handbook, a collaborative novel, or a group blog.

System Requirements & Installation

• Domain Name: Point the DNS to the IP address of the hosting machine.
• Web Server: Requires 2GB RAM/1CPU, can be hosted on your own hardware or in the cloud.
• Technical Know-How: Basic knowledge to run a single command from the terminal for setup, including SSL certificate installation.

Installation is straightforward and should take about 10 minutes. A simple manual and a video tutorial are available to guide you through the process.

FAQs

• Is it really free? Yes, Writebook is entirely free. You just need to host it on your own server.
• Can I write private books? Yes, all books start as private and can be published publicly when ready.
• Can I charge for my books? Writebook doesn't offer a built-in paywall, but you can implement your own.
• Multiple Books? Yes, you can write as many books as you’d like with a single installation.
• Updates? Writebook checks for updates daily and installs them automatically.
• Mobile Compatibility? Writebook is web-based and optimized for mobile devices.
• Code Modifications? You can modify the Rails code for personal use but cannot resell or repurpose it.

Writebook is packed as a Docker container image, making it easy to install and manage. While it currently only supports web-based books, future updates may include additional export formats.

Get started with Writebook today and take control of your publishing journey!