Atticus
Cross-platform writing-plus-formatting app (browser/PWA) aimed at indie authors who want Vellum-like output without needing a Mac. Strong for fiction interiors and print/ebook export; writing features are lighter than Sc…
PressReady
What it is
Manuscript in → KDP-ready EPUB3 & print PDF out. Browser formatter for indie authors: import Markdown, plain text, or DOCX; set metadata; pick KDP trim (5×8 / 5.5×8.5 / 6×9) and theme; run preflight; download print PDF + EPUB3. Windows & Mac. Not a drafting suite. Founder licence £49 — no Mac-only lock-in, no $147 Atticus bill.
Pricing model
Paid — Founder licence £49 one-time (then £79) via Lemon Squeezy. Always confirm on the vendor site before buying; plans change.
Regions
UK, Global
Affiliate
Affiliate link: none yet.
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