How to start a new book

Starting a new book on Next Chapters begins from your dashboard. This is where all of your existing books, shared projects, and invitations are listed.

From the dashboard, select the option to create a new book. You will be guided through a short setup process that collects the basic information needed to create your workspace.

During this process, you will be asked to name your book and choose how it will be structured. The options available depend on your account access. Free members can create community books, while subscribers can also create personal books and private group books. Each option includes a brief explanation so you understand how the book will be used and who can participate.

After confirming your selections, the book is created immediately. You are then taken into the book’s workspace, where you can begin planning, writing, or inviting collaborators depending on the type of book you chose.

Creating a book does not publish it or make it visible to others unless you specifically choose a shared or community option during setup. Many users create books simply to explore ideas, plan stories, or work privately before deciding what comes next.

If you are invited to participate in a book created by someone else, you do not need to start a new book to contribute. Invited books appear in your dashboard automatically once you accept the invitation.

Once your book exists, all future actions such as adding plot details, creating chapters, or using writing tools happen inside that book.