WP Downloader

Download The Sietch Stories as EPUB or PDF

Copy the URL of a story thread from The Sietch and paste it into The Sietch downloader. WP Downloader collects the threadmarked chapters into one EPUB or PDF for offline reading.

How to download a story from The Sietch

WP Downloader is a free web tool, so you do not need to install anything.

  1. Open the story thread on the-sietch.com.
  2. Copy the full URL from your browser’s address bar.
  3. Open The Sietch downloader.
  4. Paste the URL into the download box.
  5. Choose EPUB or PDF.
  6. Choose whether to include the story’s images.
  7. Download the book to your device.

For The Sietch, WP Downloader downloads the whole story. It does not support individual chapters or lists.

Stories on The Sietch are published as forum threads. WP Downloader finds the threadmarked chapters and combines them into one book.

Which The Sietch URL should you paste?

Use the main URL of the story thread. It should follow this general format:

https://www.the-sietch.com/index.php?threads/some-story-name.123456/

The thread URL lets WP Downloader find and collect the story’s threadmarked chapters.

You can paste the URL into the box on the WP Downloader home page, which detects the site automatically, or use The Sietch downloader.

Do you need to sign in?

You do not need a The Sietch account for public stories. You can sign in with an account from the site to download members-only stories that the account can already read.

WP Downloader only downloads content available to your account. It does not bypass members-only restrictions, paywalls, locked chapters, or age restrictions. Your credentials are used only to fetch the story you requested.

PDF has a separate sign-in requirement. EPUB is free for everyone, while PDF requires a free Discord sign-in.

EPUB or PDF: which should you choose?

Choose EPUB for an ebook file. EPUB is free for everyone and does not require a Discord sign-in.

Choose PDF for a PDF document. This format requires a free Discord sign-in.

WP Downloader does not create MOBI, AZW3, or TXT files.

How to read the downloaded story

On a phone or tablet

Download the EPUB or PDF and open it in an app that supports the chosen format. After saving the file to your device, you can read it without returning to the forum. See reading The Sietch stories offline for more help.

On a Kindle

Download the story as EPUB, then use the guide to send The Sietch stories to Kindle.

On a Kobo

Download the EPUB, then see the The Sietch Kobo guide.

On a computer

Save the EPUB or PDF to your computer and open it in an app that supports the file format.

What happens when new chapters are posted?

WP Downloader cannot add chapters to an EPUB or PDF you have already downloaded. When the author posts more threadmarked chapters, paste the story URL into WP Downloader again and download a new copy.

Support for The Sietch and the other fiction archives available through WP Downloader was ported from FanFicFare, the open-source fanfiction downloader.

FAQ

Can WP Downloader download an entire The Sietch story?

Yes. It collects the threadmarked chapters and combines them into one EPUB or PDF.

Can I download one chapter from The Sietch?

No. WP Downloader downloads whole stories from The Sietch. It does not download individual chapters or lists.

Is EPUB free?

Yes. EPUB is free for everyone. PDF requires a free Discord sign-in.

Do I need a The Sietch account?

You do not need an account for public stories. You can sign in with your The Sietch account to reach members-only stories that the account can already read.

Can WP Downloader add new chapters to my existing EPUB?

No. Download the story again to create a new copy with the chapters currently available.

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