Manuscribe

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AI data use

Manuscripts are sent to OpenAI for requested editorial feedback and for automatic cataloging and import processing, and the policy says they are not used to train AI models.manuscribe.com · read 7 Oct 2026

AI output scope

The AI provides editorial commentary and suggestions rather than inserting or ghostwriting prose.manuscribe.com · read 15 Oct 2026

AI provider

Manuscript text is sent to OpenAI for requested editorial feedback, automatic cataloging and import processing.manuscribe.com · read 15 Oct 2026

AI training policy

The privacy policy says manuscript content is not used to train AI models.manuscribe.com · read 15 Oct 2026

Auto-catalog

Manuscribe detects characters, places, terms, objects, rules and events and records the scenes where they occur.manuscribe.com · read 15 Oct 2026

Availability limitation

The terms disclaim any guarantee of 100% uptime and allow maintenance outages.manuscribe.com · read 15 Oct 2026

Backup limitation

The terms recommend keeping independent manuscript copies because no storage system is infallible.manuscribe.com · read 15 Oct 2026

Collaboration

Authors can share selected chapters through private links, and invited editors can comment, suggest or upload marked-up DOCX files.manuscribe.com · read 15 Oct 2026

Content ownership

The terms state that users retain ownership of manuscripts, outlines, notes and other creative content.manuscribe.com · read 15 Oct 2026

Continuity checking

The continuity tool looks for contradictions across chapters, including names, timelines and changing details.manuscribe.com · read 15 Oct 2026

Copy editing

Copy-editing feedback covers grammar, spelling and punctuation.manuscribe.com · read 15 Oct 2026

Data portability

Users can download their manuscripts from inside the app and request account deletion by email.manuscribe.com · read 15 Oct 2026

Data retention

OpenAI may retain API data for up to 30 days for abuse monitoring, while Manuscribe keeps AI interaction records while an account remains active.manuscribe.com · read 15 Oct 2026

Desktop roadmap

Dedicated offline Mac, Windows and Linux applications are planned but not listed as shipped.manuscribe.com · read 15 Oct 2026

Developmental feedback

The service analyzes structure, pacing, character arcs and plot logic.manuscribe.com · read 15 Oct 2026

DOCX round trip

DOCX files are split into chapters and scenes on import and can be exported with tracked changes intact.manuscribe.com · read 15 Oct 2026

Ebook export

Format mode exports a validated EPUB for Amazon KDP, Apple Books, and Kobo.manuscribe.com · read 7 Oct 2026

Ebook formatting

Format mode applies one of six themes, previews pages on seven simulated devices and exports a validated EPUB for Amazon KDP, Apple Books and Kobo.manuscribe.com · read 15 Oct 2026

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