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Release Notes
v2.20August 1, 2026Toggle release details
Highlights
Choose the Minstrel plan that fits your writing: Lite remains free, Standard is available as a one-time purchase, and Plus and Pro add managed AI with clear monthly usage tracking.
Proofreading has been rebuilt around clearer issue bubbles, semantic underlines, chapter indicators, quick dismiss actions, and more careful fiction-aware suggestions.
The Publish sidebar now brings book details, summaries, covers, and export controls together in one calmer workflow.
Improvements
Onboarding, the product tour, navigation, typography, and manuscript paragraph indentation have been refined throughout the app.
Chapter summaries are easier to scan, note organization is optional, and project changes are easier to follow over time.
New abstract covers and improved cover framing give published work a more polished starting point.
Fixes
Proofreading now streams results more reliably while avoiding stale, duplicated, or overly editorial suggestions.
Fixed several publishing edge cases involving cover loading, thumbnails, structured book matter, and updater messaging.
v2.19July 23, 2026Toggle release details
Highlights
Introduced a new interface localization foundation, enhancing accessibility for users in different languages.
Added a first-editor product tour to help new users navigate the app more effectively.
Improvements
Speed up loading times for DOCX projects, allowing for a smoother user experience.
Moved the note organizer into the sidebar heading for better organization and visibility.
Renamed the project sidebar to "Metadata" for clearer understanding of its purpose.
Consolidated project details into the book matter for a more streamlined view.
Fixes
Resolved an issue with the automation window losing focus during use.
Fixed gaps in scenario ownership within the sidebar for improved clarity.
Corrected readability statistics display outside the manuscript editor.
Addressed initialization issues with the profile launcher help feature.
Prevented duplicate note title headings to enhance note management.
v2.18July 20, 2026Toggle release details
Highlights
Complete EPUB export experience is now available, allowing for more comprehensive book formatting.
Introduced structured book matter exports, enhancing the organization of your manuscript.
Added purpose-based export presets to streamline the export process.
Improvements
Enhanced the chat composer input for a smoother writing experience.
Redesigned the project history timeline for better clarity and navigation.
Improved the user experience and search functionality in project notes.
Refreshed font pairings and exports to provide more aesthetic options.
Fixes
Resolved an issue with stale native proofreading helper detection.
Fixed the chat panel end-to-end locator for improved functionality.