The Bindery Roadmap
We build Bindery in the open with authors. Here is what we've shipped, what we're working on now, and what's planned for future releases. Every license includes free access to all future updates.
Phase 1.5: Fast-Follow Polish
In active development for release shortly following v1.0 launch.
Chapter Heading Flourishes
Decorative typographic ornaments, woodcut rules, and custom SVG dividers above chapter titles across all 12 styles.
Custom Scene Dividers
Selectable glyphs (asterisms, fleuron ornaments, dashes, subtle diamonds) to style empty scene transitions in print and EPUB.
Custom Font Engine
Load your own `.otf` and `.ttf` fonts directly from your computer to use in headings, body prose, and print PDF exports.
In-Prose Image Support
Embed chapter headpieces, maps, illustrations, and family tree graphics directly into the write tab with print DPI optimization.
Phase 1.0: Studio Edition Release
The initial commercial release for macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Local-First File Architecture
Plain JSON and Markdown files stored locally in user-selected folders with zero mandatory cloud connections.
Binder & Scrivenings View
Seamless organization of acts, chapters, and nested scenes, with Enter-key scene cadence and continuous multi-item drafting.
Live Spreads & Trims Engine
Real-time two-page reader spreads preview with realistic gutter margins, trim sizes (5x8, 6x9, Mass Market, Royal), and page turns.
Advanced Microtypography
Optical margin hanging punctuation, algorithmic widow & runt defense, automated smart quotes, and OpenType ligatures.
Publication-Grade Exports
Print-ready PDF with bleed and crop marks, W3C-validated EPUB 3, and Word (`.docx`) import & export.
Crash Recovery & Snapshots
Atomic checkpoint save integrity, chapter-level snapshots with text diff inspection, and automated daily zip archives.
Phase 2.0: Story Engine & Worldbuilding
Future major updates planned for early next year.
Character Sheets & Worldbuilding Wiki
Dedicated sidebar drawers for characters, locations, items, and lore that link directly to mentions in your prose.
Narrative Timeline Visualizer
Plot multi-POV character arcs and chronological story events against narrative beats on a visual interactive canvas.
Advanced Custom Compile Presets
Create and share reusable publication presets for standard publisher submissions, query packets, and ARC editions.
Writing Analytics & Target Pacing
Session sprint timers, daily velocity heatmaps, and target milestone projections for NaNoWriMo and publishing deadlines.