Why 1,000+ Authors Left Scrivener, Notion, and Atticus

For most authors, yes. Scrivener is powerful but has a notoriously steep learning curve, is desktop-only, and stops at the manuscript. PublisherMate™ is cloud-based, set up in minutes, and covers the full journey from first word to launch day — including Story Bible, Cover Creator, and launch planning tools.

Yes. Export your Scrivener project as DOCX or plain text, then import directly into PublisherMate™'s manuscript editor. Your chapters, notes, and structure come with you. Most authors are up and running in under 30 minutes.

PublisherMate™ covers everything Atticus does for export formatting, plus adds Story Bible, Cover Creator, writing goals, AI assistance, launch planning, and an affiliate program. If you're already using Atticus just for formatting, you can replace it and gain a complete publishing OS.

Your writing is always yours. You can export your manuscripts to DOCX, EPUB, or PDF at any time. If you cancel, we give you a 30-day window to export everything before your account closes.

Yes — every new account starts with a full-feature trial. No credit card required to start. You can write, build your Story Bible, and create covers before deciding on a plan.