File tree: Chapters / Notes + how to organize

The left file tree is the book's table of contents — chapters, characters, notes all live here. A book might end with 30–100 files; the organisation decides whether you can find anything.

Two default folders

Every new book has:

• Chapters — your manuscript. Counts toward word totals, the AI Coach reads it as the primary text
• Notes — reference material. Doesn't count, the AI Coach reads it as supporting context

This distinction matters — see Manuscript vs Reference.

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A recommended layout

Varies by book type, but common patterns:

Novel

Chapters
├── Chapter 1
├── Chapter 2
└── …
Notes
├── Characters
│   ├── Protagonist
│   ├── Supporting
│   └── Antagonist
├── Worldbuilding
│   ├── Timeline
│   ├── Places
│   └── Reference
└── writing-spec.md

Script (if you mix)

Chapters (one file per episode)
Notes
├── Character Bible
├── Scene list
├── Storyline tracking
└── Research

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Operations

Action	How
New file	+ icon next to a folder, or ⌘N
New folder	Right-click a folder → new folder
Rename	Double-click name / F2 / right-click
Drag to move	Drag — files and folders both
Delete	Right-click → delete (into this book's trash)

See: Manage files and folders

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Cross-book search

⌘P Quick Open defaults to current book. Tab switches to "all books."

See: Quick Open

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Related

• Manuscript vs Reference
• writing-spec.md
• Manage files and folders