By the end of this guide, you'll know how to get your finished writing out of Draftingboard in any format you need.
The short version
Every document can be exported as Markdown for free. Pro users can also export as ePub, PDF, and Word — and compile a full multi-chapter project into a single manuscript.
Markdown is a plain-text format accepted by almost every writing app, blog platform, and publishing tool.
Open the document in the editor.
Click the Export button in the toolbar (or the ··· menu).
Select Markdown.
A .md file downloads to your device.
Your formatting — bold, italic, headings — is preserved in the Markdown output.
ePub
The standard format for e-readers — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, and most others accept it. Use this to send your work to a beta reader or load it onto your own device.
Open the document → Export → ePub → file downloads.
The universal format for sharing formatted documents — query letters, review copies, or anything you want to look polished in print.
Open the document → Export → PDF → file downloads.
Word (.docx)
Required by most literary agents and traditional publishers. Opens in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and Pages.
Open the document → Export → Word → .docx file downloads.
If you're working on a project with multiple chapters, Manuscript compile assembles them all into a single document in the correct order. This is the step that takes your project from a collection of chapters to a finished, submittable manuscript.
Open your project.
Click Manuscript in the top bar.
Review the assembled document — all chapters appear in chapter order.
Export from the manuscript view in any format you need.
Go to Settings → Subscription to upgrade. If you try a Pro export format without upgrading, you'll see an upgrade prompt with details on what's included.
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