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This book provides you with a fully working, downloadable Markua Live Preview editing system—all contained in a single HTML file. Now updated to version 3.0 with full Markua 0.30 support, including footnotes, crosslinks, index entries, and automatic character substitution.

Simply download the file and place it in your local or Dropbox book manuscript folder. With just one click, open the HTML file in your browser to instantly load, edit, preview, and save your Markua .md files. No installation, no server setup, no complicated configuration required.

New in v3.0:

Footnotes with clickable references and backlinks
Crosslinks for internal document navigation
Index entries with automatic index generation
Smart typography (em-dashes, en-dashes, ellipses)

The system also supports Word document import, automatically converting your .docx files into properly formatted Markua syntax—ready for you to edit and preview in real time.

Whether you're writing your first Leanpub book or managing multiple manuscripts, this lightweight yet powerful tool streamlines your entire Markua workflow—now with the latest Markua 0.30 features that Leanpub uses.

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Kick off your book project in 3 hours! Live workshop on Zoom. You’ll leave with a real book project, progress on your first chapter, and a clear plan to keep going. Saturday, May 2, 2026. Learn more…

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