Free DOCX preflight
ShipMyBook vs NovelCrafter
NovelCrafter runs the writing. We run the release.
NovelCrafter keeps your novel's world organized during drafting. ShipMyBook turns the finished manuscript into a checked release package.
Checked:
✓NovelCrafter: series bible and drafting✓ShipMyBook: formatting and preflight✓Free manuscript check bridges them
Two stages of the same pipeline
Draft in NovelCrafter with its series bible, export to DOCX, then run the release checks here. Nothing is duplicated.
| Stage | NovelCrafter | ShipMyBook |
|---|---|---|
| Series bible | Strong | Not the focus |
| Drafting flow | Strong | Not the focus |
| Print formatting | Export only | Full layout + checks |
| KDP readiness | Not the focus | Preflight + metadata |
Moving from draft to release
Export the DOCX, upload it here, and get the free structure check, three-page preview, and cover geometry.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I need both tools?
Many series authors do: NovelCrafter for the long draft, ShipMyBook for the release moment.
Does the import keep my chapters?
Yes. Upload the DOCX and the free check reports the structure and flags what KDP would reject.
Take the draft to release.
Upload the finished DOCX for the free preflight and preview.