Find your flow.
A focused editor, chapter organization, and a story codex that keeps your characters and worlds close.
The writing studio for indie authors
Your next chapter.
Your finished book.
One place.
Write, gather reader feedback, and turn your manuscript into a beautifully formatted book. All in one browser-based studio.
No credit card required. Try 1 book for 7 days or 10,000 cumulative manuscript words, whichever comes first.
The return
By the time Eleanor reached the orchard, the last of the rain had passed. Everything smelled of wet leaves and the kind of summer she thought she had forgotten.
The house stood where it always had, beyond the stone wall. One upstairs window was open.
She set her bag down at the gate.
CHAPTER ONE
The return
By the time Eleanor reached the orchard, the last of the rain had passed. Everything smelled of wet leaves and the kind of summer she thought she had forgotten.
Your words, from manuscript to finished pages.
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✓No credit card for the trial
✓Nothing to install
✓No AI training on your manuscript
✓Manuscript downloads after cancellation ↓
More writing.
Fewer moving parts.
Built for indie authors preparing to publish. From the first sentence to the final files, your book stays together.
Make it a book.
Choose a theme, refine the layout, and preview your pages before exporting EPUB and print-ready PDF.
Bring in your readers.
Collect beta feedback, organize advance readers, and keep release details beside your manuscript.
Already writing somewhere else?
Bring your book with you.
Import your Word document, EPUB, Markdown, HTML, or text manuscript and continue in Pendrilo. Start with a chapter and see your own words become finished pages.
Imported words count toward your cumulative trial allowance. Leave room for revisions; reaching the word limit ends the trial. A manuscript larger than your remaining allowance requires paid access.
Try it with your manuscript →Bring a chapter.
Import a manuscript excerpt or start writing in the editor.
See it as a book.
Choose a style, preview the pages, and share a private link with a beta reader.
Try your first publishing files.
Create an EPUB or print-ready PDF while your trial is active.
A look inside
A writing desk.
A whole publishing studio.
See your manuscript become a book, with your writing and reader feedback close at hand.
Space to focus
Stay inside your story.
Keep chapters, character details, and notes close without losing your place in the manuscript.
- Focused drafting editor
- Chapter organization
- Story codex and notes
Made for the page
Your words. Beautifully typeset.
See your manuscript become a book. Choose a starting style, refine your pages, and preview the result before you export.
- Book styles you can make your own
- Print trim sizes and margin controls
- EPUB and print-ready PDF exports
A conversation in context
Reader notes. Right where they belong.
Share your work with beta readers and bring their comments back alongside your chapter.
- Share a private reader link
- No reader account required
- Inline comments and replies
The details behind finished pages.
Choose your print trim size and adjust inside and outside margins. Pendrilo typesets the interior with embedded fonts and page numbering, then exports your PDF. Create an EPUB for e-readers from the same manuscript.
Preview your files before uploading to KDP or IngramSpark, then review them in your publishing platform’s previewer before approving publication.
Your story. Your ownership.
A home for your book.
And peace of mind.
Your manuscript belongs to you. We never sell it or use it to train AI models. Save snapshots before big revisions, and download your saved manuscript even after your access expires.
Read our privacy promise ↗Simple pricing
The whole studio.
Your choice of billing.
One subscription brings together the work that can get scattered across a writing app, formatting software, beta-reader emails, and launch spreadsheets.
When your work is spread out
Draft in one app. Move files to a formatter. Gather reader emails. Keep release details in a separate spreadsheet.
With Pendrilo
Write → Format → Reader feedback → Publishing files
Keep your manuscript, reader notes, and launch details in one studio.
See the studio ↑Start with a free trial. Choose a plan when you're ready.
Monthly
$12 per month
Billed monthly. Cancel future renewals anytime.
Choose monthly →Yearly
$120 per year
Equivalent to $10/month. Billed annually.
Choose yearly →All paid plans include unlimited books and manuscript words, the full writing and formatting studio, EPUB and print-ready PDF exports, beta-reader sharing, and launch tools.
Prices in USD. Subscriptions renew automatically; cancel future renewals in settings. Your first paid purchase has a 30-day money-back guarantee. Renewals are not covered.
A few things you might be wondering.
How does the free trial work?
Try 1 book for 7 days or 10,000 cumulative manuscript words, whichever comes first. No card required and no automatic charge. Your trial starts with your first editor session, or when you import or save manuscript text. Deleting words does not restore the allowance.
Can I bring in a book I've already started?
Yes. Import Word (.docx), EPUB, plain-text, Markdown, or HTML files. Imported words count toward the trial allowance; a manuscript larger than your remaining allowance requires paid access.
Can I try the publishing exports?
Yes. Active trial and paid accounts can create EPUB and print-ready PDF exports. Preview your formatting before preparing your files for KDP, IngramSpark, or another supported publishing platform.
What happens when my access ends?
You can still read and download your saved manuscript in Word, HTML, text, and portable backup formats. Publishing exports require active access. Choose a paid plan to keep writing.
Do my beta readers need an account?
No. Share a private reader link so they can read and leave inline feedback in their browser. Each reader sees their own notes.
How do billing and refunds work?
Monthly and yearly subscriptions renew automatically; you can cancel future renewals in settings. Your first paid purchase has a 30-day money-back guarantee. Contact support within 30 days to request a refund. Subscription renewals are not covered.
Try it on your actual manuscript.
Bring a chapter. Choose a book style, preview your pages, invite a beta reader, and create your first EPUB or print-ready PDF during your active trial.
Bring your chapter. Start free →No card required · 1 book · 7 days or 10,000 cumulative manuscript words
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