Quickstart Guide to Atticus [2024 Version]

Welcome to Atticus, software designed to streamline your writing journey and transform your manuscript into a professional, publish-ready book. This quick start guide to Atticus will show you how to get started with your new book formatting program, including installing the app to your computer, laptop, or mobile device.
If you'd like to follow along with the sample book, Little Dog Ready, you can grab a copy from here: www.atticus.io/little-dog-ready
Additional resources mentioned in this video:
Custom Themes: www.atticus.io/create-a-custo...
Written Tutorials: www.atticus.io/tutorials
KZbin Channel: / @atticuswriter
Facebook Community: / atticusauthors
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[@BlackDollMurder]

Way more beautiful and elegant. Thanks for this amazing update.

[@TriciaLynne]

I love the new layout. It's easier on the eyes, and I can't wait to format my books. Thank you Monique, Dave and everyone else.

[@AtticusWriter]

So glad you're enjoying it, thanks for the lovely feedback!

[@queensofvalorministry]

Hi everyone! I just bought this software and am so excited to see where this takes me as an author. I will be writing a series, and really needed something that would save me time and heartache. Writing in Word has been a nightmare for me and I can't get back the huge amount of hours I spent trying to figure out all the frustrating setbacks in formatting. I did publish my first book already, but as a novice writer, I needed to make a lot of corrections. This software is going to help me tremendously in time and effort. I had a horrible time trying to correct all the section breaks and page breaks once I made all the corrections in my first book. I thank God I did my research and found Atticus! No more Word writing for me!

[@AtticusWriter]

Welcome to Atticus, I hope you have a much easier time writing now! We're so excited to hear where your writing takes you!

[@ianhuntercreates]

Thank you for updating the intro video so quickly. It's v helpful for getting to grips with where functions have moved to.

[@AtticusWriter]

You're so welcome, we have more coming soon too!

[@helenshmelter6708]

A real game changer!!!!! The product is amazing, and the tutorials are so helpful. I love this product, and have been working on it for a week, and thanks to the tutorials, I feel so confident!!! THANK YOU ATTICUS!!!!!

[@AtticusWriter]

That's so wonderful to hear, thank you for sharing and congratulations on your books(s)!

[@zippywings]

Very nice update. I especially love the ability to preview my master pages to ensure everything's current. The new chapter analytics display is also looking good. Here's to hoping for chapter/book comparison graphs in the near future. The new design is definitely a thumb up from me.

[@AtticusWriter]

Thanks so much! Definitely a lot of fun updates still to come!

[@macsprinter]

Well done, Atticus.

[@AtticusWriter]

Thank you!

[@SherryDRamsey]

I see the new interface, but the Install App button does nothing. I assume the app needs to be updated if it was already installed with the old version?

[@AtticusWriter]

Doing a hard refresh should do the trick, even with the previously installed app!

[@lordflinty]

How does Atticus handle 'widows & orphans' and also can the PDF output be configured properly with industry-standard settings, for different digital presses for instance?

[@AtticusWriter]

There is a setting to automatically control for Widows and Orphans and yes, the PDFs work for all major publishers and distributors. If you're using a specialty press they may or may not have specifics that Atticus doesn't account for, but our files will work for KDP, IngamSpark, etc.

[@mattwrightauthor]

Looks great! Any idea when dark mode will become available? I've been waiting for that one for a while.

[@AtticusWriter]

Thanks! We're working on Dark Mode - this update had to come first, but it's in development!

[@jennywebb8313]

I did 'log out' then logged back in. Did the hard refresh. It still looks the same as always... is there a timeline for the updated look? Concerned about writing in it in the old version... should I be concerned? Thanks.

[@AtticusWriter]

No need to be concerned - it should be released soon, I'm just getting a bit of a jump on the videos s they're ready when North America wakes up. Sorry for tease!

[@AtticusWriter]

Should be there now if you do a hard refresh - CTRL or CMD SHIFT R

[@jennywebb8313]

yes I am in europe, it's there now! I like the way it looks. the eyes have to get used it... the lines go wider across the screen now. It's good, though, good work. of course, all my changes from today are still there. @@AtticusWriter

[@jmwdba]

I like Atticus, especially the one-time cost, but I still write in LivingWriter because Atticus, for me, doesn't fully seem to be ready for outlines and things that support ongoing writing. I Live for the day I can cancel my LivingWriter subscription and just use Atticus. I want to see mobile apps because I primarily write a lot on iPad Pro and the browser approach sometimes does not create the best experience.

[@AtticusWriter]

Thanks for the feedback, we're excited for the day Atticus fits all your writing needs as well! We're working on it!

[@katnipd]

Mine still looks the same too.

[@AtticusWriter]

Coming very soon!

[@AtticusWriter]

Should be there now if you do a hard refresh - CTRL or CMD SHIFT R

[@katnipd]

@@AtticusWriter Ooh yes...thank you! :)

[@timtrottproductions]

Any thoughts of a Spanish option in Atticus?

[@AtticusWriter]

You can write and format a Spanish language book, and we're looking into options for the interface itself :-)

[@holaquetecuento]

Me gustaría saber si es posible crear libros en español utilizando la interfaz de Atticus. He leído que Atticus solo admite la creación de libros en inglés, pero me gustaría saber si hay alguna forma de crear libros en español. muchas gracias!

[@AtticusWriter]

¡Absolutamente! ¡Puedes importar tu .docx o escribir directamente dentro de Atticus en español! Si tiene alguna pregunta adicional, puede escribir a nuestro correo electrónico de soporte: support @ atticus.io

[@cheryldahl9192]

I like to be able to copy/paste from other sources. Will this ever be supported?

[@AtticusWriter]

It's likely to always bring foreign formatting, that's just the nature of working with different programs. You can paste without formatting, if that helps!

[@cheryldahl9192]

@@AtticusWriter yeah, I didn't know that until I watched this video, so thanks! :)

[@DanielleBailey]

I don't mind the new look but everything is slow. My words are not showing up as type. It's frustrating.

[@AtticusWriter]

Absolutely write into support, it shouldn't be slow and we can help with that!

[@DishonoredNerd]

Only thing it's missing is dark mode. I hate writing at night with a bright white screen.

[@AtticusWriter]

We're working on it!

[@cheryldahl9192]

I don't like the look. Can we go back to the old appearance? 😮‍💨

[@AtticusWriter]

Sorry, we can't go back! The update was necessary to pave the way for future features. We spent a lot of time in design with the purpose of making it more user-friendly and intuitive but we realize long-time users will have an adjustment period getting used to the new look. I hope you warm up to it with a bit of regular use!

[@chasinspring]

Sure can! Just for you.

[@olgivystent9221]

Just great. I'm steaming along, things are going great, and now you change the software so I have all the downtime of videos and stuff. I hate this.

[@AtticusWriter]

Sorry for the interrupt that we know change brings, but the update was absolutely necessary to pave the way for future features. We spent a lot of time in design with the purpose of making it more user-friendly and intuitive but we realize long-time users will have an adjustment period getting used to the new look. I hope you warm up to it with a bit of regular use! If videos are too time consuming for you, we do have written tutorials with screenshots on our website: atticus.io/tutorials