ClickUp is already an excellent platform for project and task management, but it has incredible potential as a tool for writers of all kinds—novelists, authors, bloggers, journalists, academics, and content creators. Currently, there’s no dedicated workspace template or feature set designed specifically for writing projects.

A “Writing Workspace” option would make ClickUp much more appealing and practical for writers by offering:

Manuscript Organization: Separate folders/spaces for drafts, chapters, research notes, and published versions.

Version Control: Easy comparison between drafts and tracking of revisions.

Goal & Progress Tracking: Word count goals, deadlines, and chapter/section completion tracking.

Collaboration Tools: Commenting, feedback, and editing features for co-authors, editors, or beta readers.

Research & Reference Management: A structured way to store notes, links, and references alongside the manuscript.

Publishing Pipelines: Task templates for editing, formatting, cover design, and publishing milestones.

Why this matters:

Writers often juggle multiple drafts, edits, and notes, while also keeping track of deadlines and publishing steps. Right now, they either have to adapt ClickUp’s generic project templates or use multiple separate tools (Docs, Trello, Notion, Scrivener, etc.). A dedicated writing-focused workspace would allow ClickUp to position itself as a one-stop productivity hub for writers, eliminating tool-switching and making the creative process more streamlined.

Who would benefit:

Authors writing novels, short stories, or non-fiction books

Academics preparing research papers or dissertations

Journalists and bloggers managing content pipelines

Freelance writers handling client projects

Writing teams and co-authors collaborating remotely