For Writing Groups
Writing software for groups and workshops.
Share your manuscript. Control the access. Keep the feedback.
Writing groups need more than Google Docs with comments. You need role-based access so your beta reader can read but not edit. Your editor can suggest but not delete. Your co-author can write but not export.
Typewriter has real-time collaboration with role-based permissions. Invite editors, beta readers, proofreaders, and workshop members. Each sees what they need. Nothing more.
How writing groups use Typewriter
Role-based access
Invite collaborators with specific roles: co-author, editor, beta reader, proofreader. Each role has appropriate permissions. Beta readers can comment but not edit.
Workshop-friendly sharing
Share a chapter or the full manuscript with your writing group. They see the text, leave feedback, and never accidentally delete your draft.
Real-time collaboration
Write together in real time. See who's editing which chapter. No version conflicts. No emailing DOCX files back and forth.
Feedback without chaos
Comments are organized by chapter and section. No more scrolling through a 400-comment Google Doc. Each piece of feedback is contextual.
Why Typewriter
- Role-based access: co-author, editor, beta reader, proofreader.
- Real-time collaboration with presence indicators.
- Chapter-level commenting and feedback.
- Free for the writer. Free for collaborators.
- Story bible visible to the whole team.
- Export shared manuscripts to PDF, EPUB, DOCX.
Questions
Is collaboration free?
Yes. Invite collaborators at no cost. The writer owns the manuscript and manages permissions.
Can beta readers see the story bible?
You control what each role can access. Beta readers can be given read-only access to the manuscript, the story bible, or both.
How many collaborators can I invite?
The free tier supports inviting collaborators. There's no hard limit on the number of people you can invite to your workspace.
Can we run a workshop critique on Typewriter?
Yes. Share a chapter with your group. They leave inline comments. You review, accept, or dismiss the feedback. All organized by chapter.
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