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How to Send Your Novel to an Editor in Word and Get Edits Back

Most editors want a Word file, and most indie authors want to keep their formatting. Here is how to export from Pendrilo, get the edits back in, and check the r

Oct 23, 2026 · 7 min read

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Undo Edits in a Novel Draft: Named Versions and Version History

Overwrote a chapter you liked? Pendrilo's Version History keeps automatic snapshots of your novel draft, and named versions you can restore whenever you need th

Oct 18, 2026 · 6 min read

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Proofread by Ear: Catching Clunky Sentences with Read Aloud

Your eyes skim past the sentences you wrote yourself. Hearing the chapter read back catches the rhythm problems, repeated words, and mangled names that a silent

Oct 18, 2026 · 7 min read