Welcome to Inkweld
Inkweld is a collaborative creative writing platform designed for authors, worldbuilders, and storytellers. Whether you're writing a novel solo, collaborating with co-authors, or building an expansive fictional universe, Inkweld provides the tools you need to bring your stories to life.
What You'll Learn
This user guide covers everything you need to know to use Inkweld effectively:
Getting Started
- Creating Your Account - Sign up and configure your profile
- Dashboard Overview - Navigate your project library
- Creating Your First Project - Set up a new writing project
Writing & Editing
- The Editor - Master the rich text editor
- Keyboard Shortcuts - Speed up your workflow
- Formatting Text - Apply styles and structure to your prose
- Local-First Design - Your work saves locally first, then syncs when connected
Organizing Your Work
- Project Structure - Folders, documents, and hierarchy
- Managing Documents - Create, rename, move, and delete content
- Using Tags - Categorize and filter your elements
- Search & Navigation - Find content quickly
Worldbuilding
- Elements & Templates - Create structured worldbuilding entries with custom schemas
- Element References - Link elements with @mentions
- Relationships - Define connections between elements
Collaboration
- Real-Time Collaboration - Write together simultaneously with presence and cursors
- Sharing Projects - Invite collaborators and manage access
Media & Images
- Media Library - Manage project assets
- Cover Images - Add visual identity to projects and documents
- AI Image Generation - Create images with AI (when enabled)
Publishing & Export
- Export Formats - EPUB, PDF, HTML, and Markdown
- Publish Plans - Save export configurations
- Customizing Output - Control metadata, styling, and structure
Account & Settings
- User Settings - Configure your preferences
- Project Settings - Customize project-level options
Quick Start
Ready to dive in? Here's the fastest path to writing:
- Create an account or log in at your Inkweld instance
- Click "New Project" on your dashboard
- Enter a title and create your project
- Start writing in the default Chapter 1 document
That's it! Inkweld handles saving automatically, and your work syncs across all your devices.
Need Help?
If you encounter issues or have questions not covered in this guide:
- Check the Troubleshooting section in the main documentation
- Visit the GitHub Discussions for community support
- Report bugs on the GitHub Issues page