Changelog

Improved

• Smoother in-editor chat: Starter suggestions now properly focus and scroll you into the input instead of quietly filling it in the background; a failed send now shows a clear retry option instead of vanishing; streaming replies follow along more reliably; the copy button on AI replies is now always visible on mobile, not just on hover
• More ways to pay: Checkout now supports additional payment methods beyond card, wherever available

Added

• A "book is ready" moment: Finish exporting and Bookwiz now celebrates with quick next steps — invite a friend, start your next book, or head back to keep polishing
• Clearer AI usage: The usage page now shows your Pro/Base prompt quota (used, left, resets) instead of a raw cost figure
• A nudge to keep the momentum going: After publishing a book, free-plan writers now see a quick reminder that Explorer unlocks unlimited books and more Pro prompts for the next one

Improved

• Friendlier, on-brand error pages when something goes wrong, with real recovery options instead of a dead end
• Clearer plan-limit copy across pricing and the book-limit prompt
• Fixed: usage limits could show the wrong reset date around month-end
• Fixed: chapters could sort out of order once a book passed 10 chapters (e.g. "Chapter 10" appearing before "Chapter 2")

Improved

• Redesigned dashboard: All 7 core dashboard pages reorganized around clarity and intent, with a reworked navigation rail
• Faster everywhere: Cut load times across the dashboard, editor, and images, and removed artificial delays during sign-in
• Consistent branded loading: One canonical loading screen across the app instead of several different ones
• Better-looking emails: Every email Bookwiz sends now shares one polished, dark-mode-safe look

Added

• Share your book, the polished way: Branded share cards and a native share sheet, with a referral incentive built in
• Free KDP keyword & category tool: Generate Amazon keywords and BISAC categories for your book without signing up
• Affiliate program: Refer writers to Bookwiz and earn a cash commission

Added

• A stronger first session: New writers are now guided into their first AI generation and a finish line, with genre-aware onboarding steps
• A welcome-back credit: Returning after a break can now come with a few free prompts to help you jump back in

Improved

• The 14-day free trial is now surfaced right on the pricing page and the upgrade prompt, not just at checkout
• Inline autocomplete now scales with your plan (Free gets 30/day, Pro up to 2,000)

Added

• Publish to Kindle, the easy way: A new Publish Kit turns your finished book into everything Amazon KDP needs

  • Print-ready exports: reflowable EPUB, Word (DOCX), and a print-ready PDF
  • A wrap-around cover sized to your real page count
  • An AI listing pack: title ideas, blurb, categories, and keywords
  • A guided wizard that walks you through the publishing decisions step by step
• Free KDP tools: A hub of free, no-signup tools to help you plan your self-publishing
• Invite friends, earn prompts: Refer a writer and you both get bonus Pro prompts when they start their first book

Improved

• Instant book cover: Brand-new books now get an automatic cover right away, and you can set a pen name up front

Added

• Brief: A lightweight, per-book brief that captures your premise, audience, and key terms — drafted automatically from your own material — so every AI suggestion stays on-brief
• A simpler first step: New writers now start by typing one sentence about their book instead of sitting through a walkthrough — you're writing in seconds

Improved

• The whole Writing Room: The calmer "Writing Room" look now extends across your dashboard, books library, editor, and export — not just the marketing pages
• AI reads your whole book: The assistant now grounds its help on your entire manuscript and remembers your story details across sessions, so its answers stay consistent as your book grows
• A "ready to publish" moment: Hit your word goal and Bookwiz now celebrates and points you toward publishing
• Faster dashboard: Cut loading time and needless reloads as you move around the app
• More room on the free plan: Raised free-tier limits so you can do more before deciding to upgrade

Added

• AI book covers: Generate a beautiful cover for your book in one click, right from the edit page

  • Powered by our newest image model for sharper, more on-brief artwork
  • Describe the mood you want, or let Bookwiz pick a cover that fits your story

Improved

• A fresh look across the site: Redesigned the landing, login, blog, and pricing pages around a calmer, more focused "Writing Room" feel — more whitespace, less clutter, and clearer product snapshots

Added

• Inline AI autocomplete: Like Copilot, but for writers — Bookwiz suggests the next few words as you type, and you accept with a keystroke. Stays in your voice and out of your way
• Continuity checker: Scan your whole manuscript for plot holes, timeline slips, and details that don't line up

  • Every finding comes with a one-click Fix with AI that opens a diff so you can review the change before keeping it

Improved

• Cleaner autocomplete: Suggestions now come back tidy — no echoed text, no stray markdown, just the words you'd actually write

Added

• Smarter AI chat: The assistant now always pulls in the most relevant parts of your book before answering, so its help is grounded in what you've actually written
• Cited sources: See exactly which chapters and notes the AI used, with a live activity timeline of what it's doing
• Slash commands: Type / in chat for quick actions and common writing tasks
• Per-book Writing Profile: Bookwiz learns your voice once and keeps every suggestion sounding like you
• Voice-aware rewrites: Select any passage and rewrite it — tighten, expand, or shift tone — without losing your style
• Review every AI change: Edits, new text, and deletions all show up as review cards you can Keep or Undo with one click

Improved

• Self-healing context: The book index now stays fresh on its own, so AI answers stay accurate as your manuscript grows

Added

• Version history: Bookwiz now snapshots your chapters as you write. Open the history dialog to preview an earlier version and restore it instantly
• "Continue writing" card: Your dashboard now puts your most recent book front and center, so you can jump straight back in
• Auto-recap on return: Come back to a book after a break and the AI offers a quick recap of where you left off
• Guided first session: New writers get a gentle, step-by-step path through their first chapter

Improved

• No more dark-mode flash: Fixed the brief white flash when loading the app in dark mode

Added

• 14-day free trial: First-time subscribers get two weeks to explore everything before paying
• New Finisher plan: A focused plan for writers in the home stretch of a book
• Share your book: Publish a read-only link so friends, beta readers, or editors can read your draft — no account required

Improved

• A friendlier upgrade moment: When you hit a free limit, you now get a clear, helpful prompt instead of a wall — including a money-saving annual option

Added

• Outline to chapters in one click: Ask the AI for an outline and turn it straight into real, editable chapter files
• Milestone celebrations: Little word-count toasts to cheer you on as you hit writing goals
• Helpful lifecycle emails: Thoughtful, well-timed nudges based on where you are in your writing

  • Weekly progress digest
  • Gentle reminders if you've drifted away
  • A warm welcome back for returning writers

Added

• The Manuscript view: A major rethink of the editor. Your chapters now read as one flowing document instead of scattered files

  • New chapter navigator to jump anywhere in your book
  • In-document chapter titles with previous / next navigation
  • Per-chapter word counts at a glance
  • Find in book (Cmd+F) across your entire manuscript
  • Word-count goals with progress tracking
• Book-type picker: Start a new book from a clean, purpose-built scaffold
• Refreshed welcome tour: A clearer walkthrough built around the new Manuscript view

Improved

• Manuscript typography: A proper serif typeface, larger text, and roomier line spacing for a calm, book-like writing experience
• Export, front and center: Exporting your finished book is now faster to reach and more prominent

Added

• Light mode: Bookwiz now defaults to a clean, bright light theme. You can switch to dark mode anytime using the theme toggle in the sidebar or profile page.

Improved

• Better visibility: Fixed text contrast issues throughout the app so everything is easy to read in both light and dark modes
• Consistent design: All pages, including the book editor, search, export, and blog, now properly support both themes

Added

• Onboarding emails: New users now receive helpful emails with tips and guidance based on their progress

  • Welcome email with getting started tips
  • Context-aware emails that adapt to your writing activity
  • Helpful reminders and feature tips to keep you writing

Added

• Comprehensive blog posts: Published 8 detailed tutorial and feature guides covering essential Bookwiz workflows

  • Write Your First Book in 5 Minutes (Step-by-Step) - Beginner-friendly getting started guide
  • Talk to Your Book: AI Chat Secrets - Context-aware prompting techniques
  • Pro vs Base AI: Pick the Right Model Every Time - Guide to choosing the right AI model
  • Never Run Out of AI Credits (Usage Guide) - Billing and usage management tips
  • Export Your Book in 3 Clicks (Any Format) - Complete export guide for PDF, EPUB, and Word
  • Organize Your Book Like a Pro (5-Minute Setup) - File structure best practices
  • Never Lose Your Writing Again (Git Made Simple) - Version control workflow guide
  • Build Characters That Feel Real (Step-by-Step) - Character development workflow
• Blog posts integrated into documentation: All blog posts are now accessible from the Docs page

  • New "Guides & Tutorials" section showcasing all 8 blog posts with descriptions and categories
  • Featured posts highlighted for easy discovery
  • Blog posts organized by category (Getting Started, AI Features, Export & Publishing, Billing & Plans)
• Contextual help links throughout the app: Blog posts are now linked where users need them most

  • AI Chat help icon in ChatHeader linking to prompting techniques guide
  • Version control guide linked in DifferencesTab (Git workflow)
  • Usage limits guide linked in UsageLimitWarning component (usage management guide)
  • Export guide linked in Export documentation page (export guide)
  • FAQ answers updated with references to relevant blog posts
  • Direct links to guides added in FAQ expansions

Improved

• Enhanced documentation experience: Users can now easily discover and access comprehensive guides directly from the Docs page
• Better help discoverability: Contextual links ensure users find relevant guides exactly when they need help

Improved

• Faster AI responses: The AI assistant now performs multiple file operations simultaneously, making complex tasks 2-3x faster

  • When searching for or reading multiple files, these operations happen in parallel instead of one-by-one
  • You'll notice quicker responses when the AI needs to gather information from several files
• Smarter file discovery: The AI now automatically finds additional relevant files as it works

  • After reading or editing files, the system searches for more related content
  • This means the AI has better context and can provide more accurate help
• Better error handling: Improved recovery when things go wrong

  • The AI now tries alternative approaches automatically if the first attempt fails
  • More reliable when working with complex tasks or edge cases
• Enhanced transparency: You can now see exactly what the AI is doing

  • Watch as the AI finds files, reads content, and makes changes in real-time
  • Complete activity history stored with each conversation for easy reference

Added

• Implemented Export Book functionality with comprehensive export options

  • Export books in multiple formats: PDF, HTML, and RTF
  • Select specific files or use saved compilations for export
  • Customizable export settings:

    • Include/exclude table of contents
    • Include/exclude book metadata (title, author, description)
    • Page break modes: chapter breaks, file breaks, or no breaks
  • Save export configurations as compilations for quick reuse
  • Dedicated export page with file selection tree interface
  • Export dialog accessible from the book editor
  • Client-side export generation for fast, secure downloads

Added

• Implemented VS Code-style tab system for the book editor

  • Files opened from the file tree now appear as tabs in the editor header
  • Preview mode: Single-click opens files in preview (italic tab name, can be replaced)
  • Permanent tabs: Files become permanent tabs when edited (won't be replaced by new previews)
  • Multiple files can be open simultaneously for easy navigation
  • Tab indicators show unsaved changes with green dots
  • Close button (X) appears on hover for each tab
  • Tabs scroll horizontally when many files are open

Improved

• Redesigned editor header to integrate tabs seamlessly

  • Tabs appear on the left side of the header, replacing the single file name display
  • Status indicators (Saved/Unsaved/Saving) and word count remain visible for the active tab
  • Made status indicators and download button more compact for better space efficiency
  • Reduced font sizes and spacing throughout the header for a cleaner, more professional look
  • Word count now displays as "234w" instead of "234 words" for compactness
  • Download button made smaller with reduced padding and icon sizes

Improved

• Enhanced "Surprise Me" feature in book creation with progressive loading feedback

  • Added step-by-step status messages during idea generation ("Brainstorming ideas...", "Crafting title...", etc.)
  • Added animated progress bar with shimmer effect to show generation progress
  • Added "Try Another" button for quick regeneration without page reload
  • Improved visual feedback with enhanced spinner animations and micro-interactions
  • Fixed layout shift issue with progress bar

Added

• Added public changelog page with minimal design following the new design system
• Added changelog link to footer navigation for non-logged in users

Improved

• Redesigned changelog page to follow minimalist design principles (removed gradients, simplified layout)

Added

• Created AI_CONTEXT.md file documenting AI assistant context and project-specific information
• Added magic link authentication option for email-based login
• Added GitHub authentication option as an alternative to Google login

Improved

• Redesigned the entire application using the new DESIGN.md file with minimalist, distraction-free design
• Improved file embeddings with AI-powered smart file separation for more logical organization, resulting in better query relevance and more accurate AI responses when working on tasks
• Enhanced chunk splitting logic to break files at more logical boundaries (function/class definitions) for better AI context retrieval