See Your Manuscript's Progress at a Glance
BookOS's Chapter Kanban board gives you a visual overview of every chapter's status. Drag chapters through 5 workflow stages — from idea to final draft — and always know exactly where your book stands.
5
Workflow stages
∞
Chapters supported
2
View modes (Kanban + List)
Real-time
Status sync
Key Benefits
- Visual Kanban board with 5 workflow stages
- Drag-and-drop chapter cards between stages
- At-a-glance manuscript progress overview
- Per-chapter word counts on cards
- Color-coded status for quick scanning
- Toggle between Kanban and list views
Problems We Solve
Spreadsheets to track chapter status
Visual Kanban board built into the editor
No overview of which chapters are done vs. in progress
Instant visual status of every chapter
Losing track of what needs revision
Clear pipeline from draft to final
Feature Details
5-Stage Pipeline
Idea → Outline → Draft → Revision → Final — clear workflow for every chapter.
Drag & Drop
Move chapters between stages by dragging cards.
Card Details
See word count, last edited date, and status on each card.
List View Toggle
Switch between Kanban board and sortable list views.
Status Filters
Filter chapters by stage to focus on what needs attention.
Progress Metrics
See completion percentage and chapters remaining per stage.
How It Works
Open Chapter Kanban
Toggle from list view to Kanban view in your book editor.
Review Status
See all chapters organized by their current workflow stage.
Update Status
Drag chapters to new stages as you complete work.
Track Progress
Watch your manuscript move from left (idea) to right (final).
Manual vs. BookOS
| Feature | Manual / Other Tools | With BookOS |
|---|---|---|
| Progress tracking | Spreadsheets or sticky notes | Visual Kanban integrated in editor |
| Status updates | Manual logging | Drag-and-drop in seconds |
| Overview | Open each file individually | All chapters visible at once |
| Team visibility | Screen sharing or status meetings | Real-time shared Kanban |
| Integration | Separate project management tool | Built into the writing environment |
Key Takeaways
- Visual progress tracking keeps you motivated and organized
- Drag-and-drop simplicity with no project management overhead
- Integrated directly into the writing editor
"Stop tracking progress in spreadsheets. BookOS Chapter Kanban gives you instant visual clarity on your manuscript's state."