📓 Introduction

This manual walks you through how to use the Academic Book Writing & Research Template in Notion step by step. It’s designed for academic writers, researchers, and authors, even if you’re completely new to Notion. By the end of this guide, you’ll have a working system to write, track, and manage your entire book project.

✅ Step 1: Duplicate the Template

1. Open the template link.
2. Click "Duplicate" in the top right.
3. It will be saved to your own Notion workspace.

🌐 Step 2: Start with the Book Overview Page

• Fill in your Book Title, Subtitle, and Author Name.
• Write a short abstract or summary of your book.
• Add a target audience and list a few main goals.
• This section sets the context for the rest of your project.

Optional: Add your author photo and update the bio section on the side.

📒 Step 3: Add Your First Chapter

1. Scroll to the Chapters Master Database.
2. Click on "New" to create a new row.
3. Give your chapter a name (e.g., "Introduction").
4. Set the status to "Not Started" or "Outline".