How To Write A Book In Google Docs [2024]

Wondering how to write a book in Google Docs? In this video, I'll be sharing how to use Google Docs to format your manuscript. This video is perfect for aspiring writers who don't want to invest in expensive writing software and looking for a good free alternative!

Not only is Google Docs completely online, which means you can be anywhere and have access, but you can also use this software to share your manuscript with your editor, writing coach, and beta readers.

In this video, I share my screen and show how to format a manuscript in Google Docs. I walk you step-by-step through the process of formatting a book based on submission guidelines.

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to format your book, find your word count, create chapters, and more!

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[not.a.bartender]

This was one of the more informative videos I’ve watched on YouTube. Short and concise, yet presented in such a way to maximize the information given. Well done, and thank you!

[samlatin]

started my book titled"Understanding the Bible"in July of 2021 as just a simple document, it started to change 4 months later and then started to get it into a book typa feel

[katiehelms]

❤Thank you for making these for us writers

[controlfreak]

YEARS of my life have been a struggle trying to get the best conveyed version of this information and here it is. Bless you and your work!

[KyoGray]

When doing another chapter, do you do the same we did for the first one? E.G. Going 1/3 down the page to center the number and name of the chapter. I also loved it. I'd been planning to write a book for ages. You're explanation was clear and straight to the point. Best tutorial I've seen so far. Thank you!

[JourneymanCoup]

I've had a couple of stories bouncing around in my head & always considered writing them down' just never really pulled the trigger. I recently decided to actually start writing & in doing so was looking to format my book properly. I found your video & it has been extremely helpful for somebody new like myself. I just wanted to say thank you for making this. Again I appreciate this & thank you.

[PCForDummies]

Ah, you are back!—looking forward to new content every week.

[unsungheroes]

this is literally the best video on youtube about manuscripting. so easy and straight to the point with no dogshit.
thank you.

[LauraSanchez-cjcg]

Thank you bunches!!!! Praise the Lord!!! This is what I have been looking for, not to pay someone to edit or do stuff with my story, but how to turn my e-story into a manuscript so I can finally publish it, thank you, sweet Jesus!!! Thank you 'thelifeofawriter'.

[SJ-GodofGnomes]

This was incredible, just what I was looking for! Short and concise. No information dumps that had me scratching my head, like other videos. You did really well braking it down into easily understood parts. Thank you so much xx

[sheny]

I wish I watched this before typing up my manuscript! I hand wrote my book first and then typed it up while editing same time. This video is so well presented and has given me that professional sort of touch I was looking for.

Thank you!

[Ryan-sqtz]

You are the literal best. No you tuber has ever been this exact with their information. I didn’t have to look back at my device because your instructions were so clear!

[awaywithnina]

Very concise! I had to pause a few times to make sure I was not making an mistakes. But so helpful! Thank you!!

[cadelott]

Thank you for making this video, it helped me a lot. I hate computers, did not grow up with them, and consider myself utterly computer illiterate. This step-by-step guide was crazy easy to follow.

[yasminaomar]

Literally the first video ive watched to solve my issue, along with 6 other issues i needed help with. You ma’am are a lifesaver

[tracyparenteintervention]

This is good stuff. You're the best... I'm hard headed..but your work is detailed, precise, and rewarding. Your ebook is amazing as well!

[noooname]

Thank you, this was one of the better YouTube videos on this topic. People don’t want 20 minute long videos just to get them started; the length of this video was perfect.

Thank you

[undercarver]

thank you! My roommate was crying out of frustration, trying to figure out how to do this- I didn't know how so I couldn't help . she NEVER cries. found it so frustrating to figure out. Thank you so much.

[harshitdawar]

Thanks a ton! I am a complete beginner and a master procrastinator.

Just by watching this, I got a great kickstart. And from your other videos, The only thing that remains is intense writing. Thank you so much for these great videos.

[PJF]

Finally, someone who knows how to include everything without all of the fanfare. Thank you! Subbed.