Longform
Write novels, screenplays, and long-form projects in Obsidian. Organize scenes and chapters into draft outlines, track word count goals, and compile everything into a single manuscript.
Kevin Barrett is credited as the original plugin creator. Setup notes, fit assessments, and cautions below are Obsidian Mate editorial guidance. How we review resources
Overview
Write novels, screenplays, and long-form projects in Obsidian. Organize scenes and chapters into draft outlines, track word count goals, and compile everything into a single manuscript. It supports writers who assemble a manuscript from ordered scene or chapter notes inside a project folder. The practical value is a repeatable workflow that remains visible in ordinary Markdown or Obsidian's own interface, rather than an isolated feature added without a plan.
How to Install Longform
- 1Open Obsidian Settings, select Community plugins, and confirm Restricted mode is disabled.
- 2Search the community catalog for Longform, install it, and enable it.
- 3Open the plugin settings and review its defaults before using it on existing notes.
- 4Test the workflow in a copied note or disposable vault, then inspect the resulting files.
How to Use Longform
Create a test project, add two scenes, reorder them, and compile to a disposable output note. Confirm frontmatter and separators before importing a real manuscript.
When Longform Helps
It supports writers who assemble a manuscript from ordered scene or chapter notes inside a project folder.
A Safe First Workflow
Create a test project, add two scenes, reorder them, and compile to a disposable output note. Confirm frontmatter and separators before importing a real manuscript.
Limits and Checks
- Longform organizes and compiles source notes but does not replace backups, editorial review, or final document formatting in a publishing tool.
- Keep a recoverable vault backup before enabling automation or bulk changes.
Details
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Sources and Documentation
This guide was checked against the creator's repository and primary documentation.
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