What's New?

New Features

• Dark / Light Mode Override: You can now manually override your system theme to force dark or light mode in the editor — no need to change your device settings.

• Branded Error Pages: Standard error pages (404, 500, etc.) now use Squibler's design instead of generic browser defaults, so you always know you're in the right place.

Improvements

• Real-Time Editing Stability: The collaborative editing engine now properly cleans up sessions and sync detection has been retuned, significantly reducing dropped-connection errors.

• AI Writer Reliability: Fixed token-limit errors in AI Writer streaming and title validation failures that could stall generation.

Bug Fixes

• Share to Anyone with a Link: Public sharing links were broken and have been fully restored.

• Safari — Star Icon Alignment: The favorite/star icon in the project list was offset in Safari and is now aligned correctly.

Improvements

• AI Story Generation Upgrade: Story generation flows now run on our latest provisioned AI model, delivering faster and more consistent results when writing or expanding your story.

Bug Fixes

• Document Loading Reliability: Fixed an issue where documents could fail to load due to a missing snapshot file, causing errors when opening certain projects.

• Broken Blog Links: Fixed malformed URLs with double slashes appearing in the Learn section, which caused some article links to return 404 errors.

• Monthly Price Display: Fixed an issue where the displayed monthly price was incorrect when annual billing or an upgrade was selected.

Improvements

• AI Writer — Advanced Reasoning: The AI writer agent now uses extended thinking to produce smarter, higher-quality drafts. It better understands context and structure, resulting in more coherent long-form output.

• Sidebar Visibility: The collapse button for the left sidebar has been made more visible and easier to spot, improving accessibility for all users.

• Onboarding Email Links: The tutorial video link in the onboarding email has been updated to point to the correct getting-started video.

Bug Fixes

• Keyboard Shortcuts Misfiring: Keyboard shortcuts like ⌘+Delete were triggering even when typing in the editor or chat box. Fixed — shortcuts now only fire in the correct context.

• Trash Auto-Delete: Files placed in the Trash were not being automatically deleted after the purge date shown in the modal. Files will now be permanently removed on schedule as expected.

• Real-Time Editing Stability: Fixed intermittent connection errors that caused the real-time collaborative editing sync to briefly drop, resulting in bad gateway errors for some users.

• AI Chat History: Fixed a bug in the AI chat history builder that was causing errors following the recent thinking tokens update, restoring reliable AI chat continuity.

New Features

• Dangerous Writing App: The popular timed-writing challenge tool is now part of the AI Toolkit on Squibler. Push yourself to write without stopping — if you pause too long, you lose your progress.

Improvements

• Clearer AI Rate Limit Messages: When AI generation is temporarily unavailable due to high demand, you'll now see a clear, helpful message instead of a generic error.

• Site Link Quality: Fixed internal links causing redirect chains, improving page load performance and navigation consistency.

Bug Fixes

• PDF Export Restored: Fixed a crash that prevented some projects from being exported to PDF. PDF exports now work reliably for all projects.

• Export File Names: Exported files now use your project title instead of a raw system ID in the file name.

• Images in Exports: Fixed an issue where images embedded in projects were not appearing in exported documents.

• Free Trial Activation: Resolved an error that prevented some users from starting their free trial.

• Promo Code Checkout: Fixed an error that prevented certain promo codes from being applied during checkout.

New Features

• Personalization Directory: Discover personalized content and resources through a dedicated directory, tailored to your writing preferences and goals.

• Expanded AI Writing Tools: Dedicated experiences are now live for AI Book Generator, AI Book Writer, AI Novel Generator, and AI Novel Writer — making these tools easier to discover and access.

Improvements

• Pricing Page Refresh: The pricing page has been updated with clearer plan details and an improved layout to help you choose the right plan.

• Cleaner Editor UI: Removed outdated labels from the editor to reduce clutter and better reflect available features.

• Collaborator Avatars: Collaborator avatars now display consistently across all project views — no more overflow or truncation.

• Export Notifications: The export confirmation toast now auto-dismisses after download and can be manually closed.

• Platform Performance: Reduced memory usage across the app for a smoother experience during longer writing sessions.

Bug Fixes

• Story Generation Reliability: Fixed timeouts and failures during extended story generation sessions.

• Screenplay Formatting: Restored screenplay formatting options that were incorrectly unavailable for some users.

• Viewer Access: Fixed a bug where collaborators with the Viewer role could not open shared projects.

• Sidebar Width: Fixed the sidebar collapsing to an unusable width that was hiding editor content.

• Broken Links: Repaired broken links across 90+ pages in the AI Toolkit.

Squibler’s biggest update yet — the Agentic Editor is live. A full redesign of the editor with AI as a first-class writing partner.

New Features

• AI Chat with Rich Text

  • A fully interactive AI chat built right into the editor with rich text support for both inputs and outputs. Ask questions, get suggestions, and iterate on your writing in real time.

• Agentic AI Commands

  • The AI executes actions on your behalf — creating outlines, generating chapters, structuring your book, and editing content — all from natural language instructions.

• Real-Time AI Collaboration

  • See your AI writing partner working on the document with streamed responses. Your collaborator is always present and ready to help.

• Command Palette

  • A searchable command palette with contextually relevant commands based on where you are in the editor. Access any feature instantly.

• Version Control

  • Built-in version control with branching and merging, so both human and AI collaborators can suggest changes without overwriting your work.

• New Knowledge Center

  • A completely redesigned, Notion-inspired Knowledge Center for easier navigation and faster answers to your questions.

Improvements

• Better Story Generation: Improved step-by-step generation from blank drafts with better outline creation and block management.

• Screenplay Format Detection: AI now correctly generates screenplays when prompted, rather than defaulting to book format.

• Redesigned Pricing Page: Updated plan cards for Free, Plus, and Pro with cleaner design and clearer feature differentiation.

• Updated Onboarding: New payment modal with improved messaging that better communicates the value of each plan.

• Clearer Upgrade CTAs: Plus users now see "Upgrade to Pro" instead of a generic "Upgrade" button.

Bug Fixes

• Plan Downgrade: Downgrades now process smoothly without errors.

• Subscription Emails: Activation emails are now sent correctly after upgrading.

• Project Titles: Fixed empty project titles in certain cases.

• Shared Projects: Shared projects can now be favorited.

• Document Export: Fixed edge cases in document export.

New Features

• AI Essay Generator: A dedicated tool for generating essays from a prompt — ideal for brainstorming, outlining, or drafting essays on any topic.

• AI Paper Writer: An academic-focused generator for research papers, helping you structure and draft papers with proper formatting.

• AI Essay Writer: Long-form essay writing assistance for extended pieces, with support for thesis development and structured arguments.

Improvements

• New Generator Landing Pages: Each new AI generator has its own dedicated landing page, making it easier to discover and access the right tool for your writing needs.

New Features

• Shareable Project Links: Share your projects with anyone via a public, view-only preview link — no Squibler account required. Perfect for sharing drafts with beta readers, editors, or collaborators.

• Screenplay Generation: AI-powered screenplay creation with proper industry-standard formatting. Generate complete screenplays from a prompt, with correct scene headings, action lines, and dialogue.

Improvements

• Infrastructure Upgrade: Upgraded core system dependencies for better performance and reliability across the platform.

New Features

• Interactive Book Proposal: A step-by-step book proposal editor is now available inside the product. Customize your chapters, characters, settings, and themes before generating your book — giving you more creative control from the start.

• AI Citations v1: Squibler can now generate citations with source URLs, helping you create research-backed writing with proper references.

• Faster Document Import: The import pipeline has been rebuilt for more reliable and faster .docx imports, so you can bring your existing work into Squibler without timeouts or formatting loss.

Improvements

• Mobile-Optimized View: Improved reading and editing experience on mobile browsers, including a better book preview flow during onboarding.

• Book Generation Quality: Refined prompts and reduced failure cases for fiction book generation, with better dedication sections and more detailed chapter outlines.

• Landing Page Updates: Updated testimonial sections and AI Toolkit enhancements across landing pages for a more polished experience.

New Features

• Book Proposal In-Product Flow

  • Squibler now introduces a Book Proposal Step inside the product!

    • Clearer Story Structure – Before jumping into full book generation, users will now go through a Book Proposal phase to refine their ideas.

    • More Control – Helps Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Screenplay writers define their book's structure better before AI takes over.

    • Better AI Output – The new workflow ensures more coherent and engaging AI-generated content.

    • No more vague outlines—get a clear proposal before generating your full-length book or screenplay! 🚀

• AI Tooltip Redesign – Now an Interactive Chat!

  • We've upgraded the Ask Me Anything tooltip into a fully interactive AI chat feature!

    • New Chat Interface – Users can now chat with Squibler’s AI in an ongoing conversation.

    • More Responsive & Editable – The tooltip has been redesigned for better readability and interaction.

    • Smarter AI Responses – The AI now remembers context within the chat, making it easier to refine your writing.

  • Simply click Ask Squibler and start chatting with AI like never before! 💬

Bug Fixes & Improvements

• Book Proposal & Outline Fixes: Fixed an issue where the Outline remained empty in the Non-Fiction Book Proposal flow along with the following copy updates:

  • For Books:"Click Generate Book" (instead of "Click Generate")

  • For Screenplays:"Click Generate Screenplay"

• AI Tooltip Fixes & Enhancements

  • Fixed tooltips overlapping with other UI elements, making them more accessible.

  • Resolved multiple AI requests firing at once when using "Ask Squibler".

  • Prevented users from removing text from the description field while an AI request is processing.

  • Addressed Quick Edit field not clearing properly after AI responses.

  • Removed unnecessary loaders when enabling/disabling AI tooltip settings.

  • Fixed validation messages missing for screenplay and book generation requests

• Smart Writer & Screenplay Generation Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where word count wasn’t updating correctly after using Ask Squibler.

  • Resolved screenplay generation failure, ensuring full manuscript generation now works seamlessly.

• Export Functionality Upgrade: Updated file export logic

  • Files are now uploaded to Google Cloud Bucket temporarily to improve the performance of exported documents. Which are then automatically deleted shortly after it has been downloaded

  • Users get a direct download link for faster, hassle-free downloads.

• Minor Copy Updates:Various text refinements across the product for better clarity and user experience.

Improvements

Major Infrastructure Upgrade 🚀

We’ve made a major architectural upgrade by moving Squibler from Google App Engine to GKE. This upgrade brings:

• Better Performance – Faster response times even during high-traffic hours.

• More Reliability – No more 5xx server errors due to heavy usage spikes.

• Scalability – Squibler can now handle many more user requests at the same time

This means you can write, generate books, and collaborate smoothly without disruptions, even during peak usage!

Bug Fixes

• Better Handling of Errors in Invitations & Alerts:Fixed an issue where alerts and invitations

  were sometimes failing due to missing profile or email data. Now, users should experience smoother collaboration without invitation failures

• Project List Issue Resolved:Some users reported errors when trying to access projects that no longer existed. We’ve fixed this so that project lists now load correctly without unexpected errors

• Improved Navigation & Error Handling

  • Broken URLs now properly redirect to the 404 page, instead of showing a blank white screen.

  • If you enter an incorrect or non-existent Squibler page, you’ll now see a helpful 404 error message, making it easier to navigate back to the right place.

New Features

• Static Error Pages for Better User Experience: Introduced dedicated static error pages for 5xx and 4xx errors, ensuring users get informative messages instead of generic error screens.

• Updated Terms of Service: Squibler’s Terms of Service have been updated to address recent user concerns and clarify platform policies.

• Sequential Book Generation for Higher-Quality AI Books: Major improvements in AI-generated books using Celery and Firebase:

  • Implemented a sequential book generation approachthat enhances structure and coherence.

  • Replaced onboarding book generation’s blocking call with Firebase and Celery significantly improving speed and responsiveness.

  • Added logfire tracing for PostgreSQL and SQLite3 (for local testing), improving tracking and debugging.

• Performance Monitoring & Debugging Enhancements:

  • Integrated Graphene middleware for more efficient performance monitoringof Squibler’s backend services.

  • Sentry added for frontend tracking, helping detect and resolve production issues more effectively.

• SEO & Performance Optimization: Improved Core Web Vitals for better page load speeds and SEO rankings:

  • Serving images in modern formats like .webp to reduce file size and improve loading speeds.

  • Lazy loading images, ensuring faster initial page rendering.

  • Removed unused CSS rulesets, streamlining website performance.

Bug Fixes & Improvements

• Signup Flow Fixes: If an outline title is missing during signup, it now defaults to "Untitled Project" instead of being blank.

• General UI & Website Fixes

  • Fixed the About Us page link issue to ensure correct navigation.

  • URLs on the main site (excluding the blog) now correctly handle trailing slashes, working both with and without them.

  • Resolved pricing description visibility issues, ensuring accurate and clear differentiation between annual and monthly plans.

• Book Generation & Logging Enhancements

  • Improved logfire.span usage for book generation, leading to better event logging and debugging.

  • Fixed errors related to deleting or updating documents that don’t exist, preventing unnecessary system crashes.

• Character Generator Fix: Removed the default "male" keyword in prompts, ensuring gender-neutral character generation when no gender is specified.

• Event Sorting Fix:Resolved an issue where events on the Squibler events page were not sorting correctly, improving chronological organization.

Features

• New Book Proposal Step for Onboarding: Before jumping into full book generation, users can now go through a Book Proposal step. This applies to Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Screenplay generation. It helps refine the initial idea and structure before the final output, providing a better sense of how the story will shape up.

• Improved Readability for Project, Folder & File Titles: Now, hovering over project, folder, and file names will display tooltips showing the full title, making navigation easier.

• Enhanced Import Functionality

  • Imported documents now retain their original formatting, including fonts, headings, and bullet points.

  • Images in imported documents are now placed correctly while maintaining their original quality and size.

• Improved AI Book Generation & Storytelling Flow

  • Landing Page Enhancements: The AI Book Generator and AI Story Generator now provide a more seamless transition from idea generation to full-length book creation.

  • Users can now generate a full-length book without getting redirected to onboarding options unnecessarily.

Bug Fixes & Improvements

• UI Fixes Across the Platform

  • Fixed an issue where AI Content Generator and AI Text Generator button loaders were not showing on click.

  • Night Mode Fix: Resolved a UI issue in the Share Model feature.

  • Find and Replace: Complete UI overhaul to ensure smooth functionality.

  • Fixed misalignment in the Generate Full-Length Book button when using Book Outline Selection.

  • New Footer Design: Resolved alignment issues for better presentation.

  • Split Mode Fixes:

    • Icons overlapping the screen are now properly spaced.

    • Nested files and folders now correctly appear in Split Mode.

  • Screenplay Mode Fixes:

    • Pressing "Enter" no longer scrolls the page to the bottom.

    • Fixed cover image issue in Trash > Screenplay Template.

  • Mobile & Responsive UI Fixes:

    • On Microsoft Edge, the active radio button color is now correctly displayed.

    • Tabs in Mobile Lite Mode were not center-aligned, and the blue selection line was missing.

    • Switching from mobile to desktop mode no longer keeps the mobile layout active.

    • Front Matter and Back Matter sections now correctly display bold formatting in mobile view.

    • Pricing Model UI now displays correctly in Inspect Mode.

    • Fixed responsiveness issues for testimonials on both laptops (1024×365 resolution) and mobile views.

• File & Folder Management Fixes

  • Empty Trash now properly deletes multiple files instead of only one at a time.

  • Free Plan Folder View Fix: When a user has more than 15 files, folders were incorrectly editable when switching between files and folders. Now, folders remain non-editable as expected.

  • Drag & Drop Fix: Users can now successfully drag and drop files without folders disappearing.

• Onboarding & Book Generation Fixes

  • After signing up, book progress no longer gets stuck at 96% before restarting from 12%.

  • Book proposal and outline generation now display correctly on AI landing pages.

  • Fixed an issue where selecting a genre in the AI Story Generator was not redirecting users to the relevant page.

  • Importing documents now retains the original chapter structure instead of rearranging sections.

• Editor & Writing Fixes

  • Version History Fix: Fixed occasional data loss by implementing lazy loading and backend improvements for image detection, compression, and storage.

  • Manuscript Generation & Book Proposal Fix: Resolved "articulation failed" errors by updating AI parameters and prompt handling.

  • Token Limit Issues:

    • Validation messages now appear when exceeding token limits.

    • Smart Writer Tab Scrolling Fix: After entering a long description and clearing the field, the field now properly resets to default, and users can scroll as expected.

• Backend & System Enhancements

  • Payment Flow Fix: Clicking "Upgrade" after using the back button on the payment page no longer creates unintended projects.

  • Updated Moderation System: OpenAI moderation code has been refined to prevent unnecessary content blocks.

  • Fixed AI Safety Filter Issue: Modified the AI prompt approach to prevent errors where responses were blocked by safety filters.

  • Added Functionality for User Whitelist: Some users can now be added to a whitelist for specific AI features.

Features

• New Mobile Lite Version for Book Reading:Introduced a Mobile Lite version that allows users to read through their generated book during onboarding. Previously, this feature was disabled on mobile devices. Now, users can seamlessly preview their book before proceeding further.

Bug Fixes & Improvements

• UI Updates on Landing Pages

  • Reset scroll height when all data is cleared to improve user experience.

  • Fixed the issue with adding any genre option in the Title Generator and Story Generator pages.

  • Improved dropdown navigation for better usability on the Title Generator landing page.

• General UI & SEO Fixes

  • Updated the About Us page with refreshed content and layout improvements.

  • Fixed a minor SEO issue by ensuring alt text is properly added to images for better accessibility and search optimization.

• AI & Moderation Code Improvements

  • Refactored OpenAI moderation code to enhance performance and prevent misclassifications.

  • Updated robots.txt file to correctly restrict access where necessary while allowing proper indexing of landing pages.

• Testing & Integration Enhancements:

  • Removed static Cypress URLs and integrated Slack notifications for Cypress test reports, improving test monitoring and reporting.

• AI Toolkit Enhancements:

  • Improved AI Toolkit functionality in Book Title Generator landing pages for smoother performance and better results.

• Mobile Lite & Responsiveness Fixes:

  • On Microsoft Edge, tabs were not center-aligned, and a blue underline was appearing under selected tabs.

  • The Dashboard Book Processing status was not showing correctly after the first-time signup with book generation.

  • Switching from mobile to desktop view was retaining the mobile version even after a reload.

  • Bold formatting for Front Matter and Back Matter sections was not appearing in mobile view.

  • Pricing model UI was misaligned in inspect mode; now properly functional.

• Email & Signup Fixes

  • Resolved the duplicate email issue for signups.

  • Desktop email link is now correctly enabled for Mobile users.

New Features

• Automated Test Scripts for AI Book & Screenplay Generation: Introduced automated test suites to ensure ongoing quality and accuracy in AI-driven content generation for books and screenplays.

• Smart Writer Scroll Enhancement: Fixed a display issue where scrolling to the far right caused text to disappear. Now, users can scroll without losing sight of their writing.

• AI Model Updates Across the Product: Upgraded AI models on existing landing pages and the custom rewrite use-case, enhancing the relevance and creativity of AI-generated content.

• Landing Page Improvements: Streamlined the landing pages for the AI Book Idea Generator and AI Story Generator, ensuring all available options work seamlessly and improving the user journey.

• Image Generation Model Upgrades: Refined elements related to image generation, producing higher-quality visuals and more accurate results based on user prompts.

• Re-Generate Responses on AI Landing Pages: Added the ability to quickly re-generate AI responses from all AI landing pages, giving users more flexibility in refining their content.

• Twelve New Landing Pages:

  • Expanded creative possibilities with dedicated landing pages for the following Book Title Generators – Fantasy, Romance, Horror, Poetry, Comic, Mystery, Dystopian, Dragon, Children, Western, Nonfiction.

  • Each landing page is tailored to its genre, offering targeted tools and prompts.

• Updated Testimonials:

  • Incorporated the latest customer feedback into all landing pages, showcasing real-world success stories and reinforcing user trust.

Bug Fixes & Improvements

• Sidebar Visibility in Corkboard/Editor View: Fixed an issue where hiding the right sidebar in the Corkboard view and then switching to the Editor mode caused the sidebar to remain hidden unintentionally. Now, the sidebar’s visibility accurately reflects user preferences across views.

• Settings Cog Icon Alignment: Corrected alignment issues with the settings cog icon in the Dashboard, Editor, and Settings pages for a cleaner and more consistent interface.

• Settings Page Scroll Position: Ensured that the Settings page loads from the top by default, preventing the page from jumping to lower sections on initial load.

• Updated Email Sequence: Improved email sequences for new users, particularly those onboarding via draft uploads and those starting a script/screenplay, ensuring timely and relevant communications.

• Minor UI Adjustments: Made small rearrangements to footer items for better visual balance and improved user navigation.

• Production Error Logs: Addressed multiple production errors that surfaced in logs, including:

  • InvalidRequestError: “Model’s maximum context length exceeded.”

  • AttributeError: 'NoneType' object has no attribute 'id' in export_file function.

  • IndexError: “list index out of range” in resolve_ai_create_outline.

  • ValueError: “Response has no candidates…” likely blocked by safety filters.

  • TypeError: “not all arguments converted during string formatting” in .getMessage.

  • Exception: “The prompt length must be shorter than 2000 words” in resolve_ai_text_to_image.