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Projects organize related files into a single structure. Ideal for novels, screenplays, essay collections, or any multi-part effort. Create named sections (chapters, acts), add files, drag them into order, set a word-count goal, and track progress across all files.

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Creating a Project

  1. Click New Project to create a blank project.
  2. Click the name field to give it a title.
  3. Optionally, click the description area to add a synopsis or notes.
  4. Upload a cover image and set the stage (see Editing Project Settings below).

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Adding Files and Sections

Once inside a project:
  1. Add a file directly.. Click New File to create a file at the top level of the project.
  2. Add a section.. Click New section to create a named group (like a chapter). Give it a title and an optional description.
  3. Add a file inside a section.. Click the file icon on the right side of any section header. New files created this way are automatically placed inside that section.
  4. Drag and drop to reorder.. Grab the drag handle (the grip icon ≡) on any section or file and drag it to a new position. You can reorder sections relative to each other, and reorder files within a section.
Name your sections by chapter, act, or scene. Whatever fits your writing process. Long projects are much easier to navigate when divided into clear groups.

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Editing Project Settings

At the top of any project, you can edit:
SettingWhat it does
NameClick to rename the project inline
DescriptionClick to add or update a description
Cover imageUpload a custom image: shown on the project card
StageMark the project as Idea, WIP, or Draft
Writing goalSet a word count target with a deadline: click Set new goal
The writing goal shows a circular progress indicator that updates in real time as you write in the project’s files.
A project goal with a deadline is a great way to stay on pace for longer works. The progress circle gives you an at-a-glance sense of whether you’re ahead or behind.

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Publishing Your Project

Projects can be published to the community Read section, where other Dust Warriors can discover and read your work, leave ratings, and post comments. Open the … menu on any project and click Publish Settings to configure your category, cover, visibility, and reader interaction settings. See the full Reading & Publishing guide for the complete walkthrough.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Open the … menu on your project, click Publish Settings, and configure your category, cover, and visibility. See the full Reading & Publishing guide for a step-by-step walkthrough.
They’re labels you set yourself to track where a project is in your writing process. They don’t affect gameplay. They’re purely organizational.
Yes. Use the file action menu to assign a file to a different project, or use Assign Selected in selection mode to reassign multiple files at once.
Make sure you’re writing in files that are actually assigned to that project. Words written in standalone files (not inside the project) don’t count toward the project’s goal. In some cases refreshing the page might trigger an update.
Make sure you’re grabbing the drag handle (≡ icon) rather than clicking the section title. The title area is an editable text field. Drag only works from the handle.
Your writing, organized

Files

Create, edit, and manage individual documents.

Writing Goals

Set word count targets with deadlines for your projects and files.

Reading & Publishing

Publish your project to the community and share your writing with the world.