Questions
What kind of books do you make?
Nonfiction books that teach something: a practical skill, a hobby, a subject you've always meant to understand, something you need for work. Each one is planned around what you tell us: what you want out of it, what you know already, and how deep you want to go.
Can I see what I'm getting before I pay?
Yes. After a short chat we show you the book we'd make: its title, what it covers, its contents, its length and its price. You pay only if you want it, and you can ask for changes first.
How long does it take?
The introduction is usually ready to read and listen to within minutes of paying, and the whole book within about an hour. Longer books take longer. We email you when it's ready.
How much does a book cost?
It depends on the book: how long it is and how much writing and editing it takes. Shorter books can be under $20; long or demanding ones can run $50 or more. You see the exact price before you pay. More on pricing.
Who writes the books?
AI models, working through a book-making process we've designed: planning, research, writing, checking and narration, each step with its own instructions and checks. How we use AI.
Is it accurate?
We put a lot into getting things right, but AI can still make mistakes. Check anything important, especially where health, money, law or safety are involved. Our books aren't a substitute for professional advice.
What do I get?
Your book in our reader and player, on any device: read it, listen to it, or both, and pick up where you left off. You can also download it as a PDF, as a web page, and as an audiobook, with each chapter's audio on its own.
Who reads the audiobook?
An AI voice. It's clear and natural to listen to, though it isn't a human narrator.
Do I need an account?
Not to start. We ask for your email so we can send you your book. To come back later, sign in with a link we email you; there's no password.
Can I change the book after it's made?
Not yet: tell us everything you want during the chat, before you pay. If the finished book has a real problem, write to us.
What if I'm not happy with it?
If we don't deliver your book, or it's seriously wrong or unusable, we'll refund you. Our refund policy.
Who can see my book?
You, and anyone you share your sign-in with. We don't publish your book or show it to anyone else. Our privacy policy.
What languages do you write in?
Most of our books are in English. If you'd like another language, ask in the chat.
Is there anything you won't write?
We don't make books that could help someone cause harm, and we may decline other requests. If we can't make your book, we'll tell you in the chat, before you pay.
Something else? Write to contact@automaticbooks.ai.