![]() – Here’s a good article on formatting a Google document for Kindle. The same goes for creating EPUB files for iBooks, Kobo and Nook. You can export to MS Word and then upload that to Kindle to create a MOBI file, although I think taking some time to copy and paste your story into a Scrivener project would give you better results. ![]() It’s also what Createspace uses, if you want to publish your ebook on demand. PDF is a simple option if you’re sharing or selling your stories on your website, and for printing. ![]() Admittedly, as a writer, it doesn’t fulfil my need for EPUB (iTunes) and MOBI (Kindle) formats, but it’s a pretty good selection nonetheless. You can export your Google Doc in Microsoft Word, OpenDocument, RichText, PDF, PlainText and HTML formats. If you lose your internet connection, or you want to turn it off for a while, you can use Google Docs in offline mode, and it’ll sync as soon as you regain your connection. As far as I understand, you need to install the Chrome extension if you’re working in Chrome, and to tick the option to “download and keep in sync” when working in the app. I do feel a bit nervous without a save button sometimes but really why should we need one? Google Docs automatically saves your document in your Google Drive, and you can always set up Zapier zaps to back them up to other cloud services. Ta-da! Add the Noisli Chrome extension to block background noise, and you’re all set! 5. At this point your browser frame will still be visible, but you can use Chrome’s presentation mode ( View > Enter presentation mode) to get rid of it. My favourite setting for writing in Google Docs is to set the zoom to ‘Fit’, then select View > Full screen. It’s still a good idea to download and backup drafts to your own harddrive though! 4. You can make it distraction-free. Update: Google Docs now lets you name versions. Until then, you can see my workaround in the workflow below. Hopefully in the future Google Docs will allow us to title a group of edits as “First Draft”, “Second Draft”, etc. In theory this will allow you to revert to an earlier version, although currently that’s only helpful to you if you remember the particular time at which you made the change. Google Docs records your every keystroke, a feature which the add-on, Draftback, turns into a fascinating replay. 3. It saves every single change you make. By the way, I usually send out a tweet, or an email to my Coterie when I’m live writing, so follow me if you’re interested. If you’re a writer, this is a fun way to give readers a glimpse into the composition, or (best of all, in my opinion), alleviate the solitude of the writing process. :) You can share a link with anyone you want, and they can watch the words appear in the document as you type them. This is by far my favourite thing about Google Docs, as anyone who’s participated in my write-alongs or watched my live writing knows. When you’re collaborating with a group of readers or writers on a project, it’s a huge boon to know that no one will need to download special software and end up encountering compatibility or versioning issues. ![]() Nothing to shake a stick at! Google Docs works in most browsers, although it’s best in Google Chrome, and there are mobile apps for Android and iOS which I’ve found work very nicely. Google Docs Workshopīenefits of Google Docs for Writers 1. I also update as new features are released (or taken away), so please check back often! I’ve tried to be as thorough as possible in this article and accompanying video. Google Docs is a great alternative to Microsoft Word. If you’re a writer, I think you’ll find the mobile apps and collaboration options particularly useful, and you may be surprised by some of Google Docs’ lesser-known features too.
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