Collab
2026One manuscript. Live seats.
Invite by role. Coauthors type on the same page. Beta readers leave notes. They do not need to buy Typewriter to help.
Why collab belongs on the desk
Emailing FINAL_v12.docx destroys version truth. Typewriter keeps one live manuscript with roles for beta, editor, publisher, and coauthor.
The author invites from the library or the Invite button on the desk. Guests open typewriter.digital/invite/… — the URL never includes a manuscript id.
Live co-write, not a shared folder
Coauthor seats type on the same chapter with colored cursors. The page stays one document. Export, CoAuthor, and search still see the live prose.
Beta readers and editors leave notes and highlights on the page. Editors can suggest; you accept or reject. Nobody silently overwrites your draft unless you gave them a coauthor seat.
Roles that match a real pass
Beta reader: notes and highlights only. Editor: suggests plus comments. Publisher: read pass and light notes. Coauthor: live write with you.
You can change a seat or revoke a pending invite. Waiting invites show in Inbox. Shared books land there for the guest.
FAQ
Can beta readers join free?
They can open an invite link, sign in (or create a free account), and leave notes. They do not need a paid plan to give feedback.
Where do I send an invite?
Open Manuscripts and use Invite on the book row, or open the book and hit Invite in the desk header. Email goes out; you can also copy the private link.
Is live typing included?
Yes for coauthor seats. The manuscript syncs as they type. Other roles read and comment without rewriting the page.
Related
Open the book. Leave the tabs.
Typewriter free · Typewriter from $2.99/mo · Typewriter + CoAuthor from $4.99/mo · credits top-up from $5. CoAuthor knocks. You accept. Or never turn AI on at all.