What are workspace settings?
Each workspace has its own independent settings for appearance, authorship, and publishing. Changes you make in one workspace don't affect your others.
To access settings: Open a workspace → Click Settings at the bottom of the left sidebar
Workspace information
Workspace Name
Change your workspace name at any time. Names don't need to be unique across your workspaces.
Description
Add a description to help you remember what the workspace is for. Appears on your dashboard under the workspace name.
Author/Pen Name
Set the author name for this workspace. Appears in:
- Exported documents (EPUB, PDF metadata)
- Public share links
Be Mindful
Workspace descriptions and pen names are currently visible on live share links and cannot be hidden.
If you do not want this information displayed publicly, leave these fields empty while using share links. You can add them later before exporting.
The ability to hide this information on share links will be available in a future update.
Appearance
Cover Image
Upload a cover image for your workspace.
Where it appears:
- Workspace dashboard
- Public share links
- EPUB exports (if selected during export)
Specs:
- Max file size: 10MB
- Formats: JPG, PNG, WebP
Typeface
Choose your preferred writing font from serif, sans-serif, or monospace options. Only affects the editor view—exports use standard fonts.
Dark Mode
Choose Light, Dark, or System (follows your device preference).
Paper Mode
Add a subtle paper texture to your editor background. Purely aesthetic—doesn't affect functionality or exports.
Publishing connections
Connect to WordPress or Ghost for direct publishing from Scribeist.
To connect: Workspace Settings → Publishing → Select platform → Enter credentials → Connect
Supported platforms:
- WordPress - Requires Application Password
- Ghost - Requires Admin API Key
Note
Publishing connections are shared across all workspaces. You can connect to multiple platforms (e.g., WordPress + Ghost), but only one site per platform at a time.
Settings sync
- Settings are independent per workspace - each workspace has its own font, and cover image
- Settings sync across devices - changes apply everywhere you use Scribeist
- Publishing connections are shared across all workspaces (see Publishing section above)