How to Set Up a Free Account with Reedsy Studio

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Last Updated on September 24, 2026 by Michael Brockbank

Setting up a free Reedsy Studio account is relatively easy. By signing up with Reedsy, you get access to a variety of free tools and more, so it’s worth the time to create the account. The best part is that you can completely write and publish your eBook for free.

Then, you just need to upload the ePub or PDF file to your favorite book site.

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Setting Up a Free Reedsy Studio Account

How to Set Up a Free Reedsy Studio Account

Create Your Account with Reedsy
Go to the Reedsy Sign-up page and create an account
Verify Your New Account
Go to the email Reedsy sent you and click “Confirm Account.”
Sign Up as an Author
Make sure the author box is selected and click “Continue.”
Introduce Yourself (Optional)
Fill in the quick survey about yourself. This is optional.
Do You Want the Newsletter?
Decide whether you want the newsletter from Reedsy or not.
Select Reedsy Studio from the Apps Dropdown
Click the “Apps” drop-down on the top left of the page and select Reedsy Studio.
Log Into Reedsy Studio
From the Reedsy Studio main page, click the “Log In” option on the top right.
Create Your Book
Choose to create a new book or upload one you have saved on your computer.
Start Using Reedsy Studio
Start writing your book.

Step 1: Create Your Account with Reedsy

Go to the Reedsy Sign-up page and input your information and click “Sign up.”

Note that you can also use your Google or Facebook accounts to quickly sign up and start using Reedsy.

Step 2: Verify Your Account

Reedsy will then email you a verification email. Click the “Confirm Account” button in the email.

Step 3: Use Reedsy as an Author

Ensure Reedsy has you selected as an “Author” by default. If not, make sure you select the Author square and click “Continue.”

Step 4: Introduce Yourself (Optional)

Add your image (avatar), geographic location, and publishing path. These are all optional elements, and you can fill them in later at your discretion. Click the “Continue” button.

Remember, introducing yourself is optional and not required to use Reedsy Studio.

Step 5: Decide to Receive the Newsletter or Not

You don’t have to sign up for the newsletter, but I found a lot of the things Reedsy shares to be quite helpful. This is completely up to you, though.

Make your selection for the newsletter.

The next screen will take you to the Marketplace.

Step 6: Click Reedsy Studio

From the Apps drop-down on the top left of the page, click the “Reedsy Studio” option. This will take you to the Reedsy Studio page.

Step 7: Log In to Reedsy Studio

Click the Log In button on the top right to access Reedsy Studio.

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After logging in, Reedsy will ask you a couple of questions about writing habits. You can answer these or just click the “X” on the top right to close the pop-ups. They are not necessary.

Step 8: Create Your Book

From the bookshelf, you can create a new book or upload one from a DOCX or ODT file. This is the page that you’ll probably want to bookmark in your browser.

But if you notice, you also have the ability to install the Reedsy Studio App on your desktop.

The Reedsy Studio desktop app works just like the website, but it will be easier for you to find later on.

Step 9: Start Writing Your Book

Give your book a title and start writing.

Good luck, and have fun! I know I do.

FAQs for Setting Up a Free Reedsy Account

Can’t I just sign up from the Reedsy Studio page?

Yes. However, I’ve heard of people getting lost in the weeds from that page, so this tutorial shows you how to do so from the main Reedsy website. Plus, you get to see a lot of the things Reedsy offers from this path.

Do you need to upgrade to publish an eBook?

No. Reedsy Studio lets you write and export ePub and PDF files. That means you can use them in most systems for selling eBooks.

Publishing from Reedsy Studio for Free

Once your book is ready to publish, Reedsy makes it easy to export. The system will automatically convert the files into ePub or PDF file formats, and then you can use them with your favorite publishing site, such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or by selling eBooks from your own website.

Although you have access to far more tools in the paid version of Reedsy Studio, such as expanding the planning board, you can still write and publish a book for free.

I’ve made several videos on how to use Reedsy Studio, so it may be worthwhile to watch a few of them.

Reedsy Studio is Among My Favorite Tools

I’ve been using Reedsy Studio for several years now, and I have published two of my three books from the platform. Plus, I’m wrapping up a couple more that I plan to publish in the next couple of months.

While I pay the yearly subscription for Reedsy Studio, the first two books were published through the free platform. And with all of the additions Reedsy keeps adding to both the Studio app and to their own website, it’s easily among my favorite companies.

I create a lot of content for Reedsy on both the blog and YouTube channel. But if there is something I haven’t covered yet that you would like to know, feel free to leave a comment.

I’m always looking for content ideas.

Need help writing your book? Knowing how to structure your manuscript can go a long way to providing a better exeperience for your readers. Take a look at the Reedsy Masterclass for How to Write a Novel. It was perhaps the most influential three months I've spent for crafting my books.

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Michael has been a freelance writer since January of 2012 and has contributed to a long list of blogs throughout his career. He is also a published author and continues to help other writers find their own paths. Maintaining both the WriterSanctuary blog and YouTube channel, he covers topics that relate to writing in all forms.