How to Import Chapters from Word or Google Docs

Updated: 2026-07-25

Moving an existing manuscript into a new tool can feel risky. Here is a straightforward way to import chapters from Word or Google Docs into Author Notebook without losing your original file.

Prepare your document

A little preparation before exporting makes the import noticeably smoother, especially for splitting chapters correctly.

Upload and choose a destination

Import Center uploads the file first, then lets you decide where the content should go, instead of guessing automatically.

Split into chapters

Nothing is automatically split or classified unless you choose to analyze the content, so you stay in control of the result.

Import your manuscript in the beta

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