Getting started & how credits work
Create your account, understand what credits pay for, and what is always free.
Last reviewed 2026-09-28
Creating your account
- Sign up with your name, email and a password.
- Verify your email using the link we send you. If it did not arrive, open the verification page and use "Resend Verification Email".
- You land on your Dashboard, where every book you start will live.
What credits pay for
Credits are the meter for AI work. They are spent when the platform researches, plans, writes, illustrates, generates puzzles or pages, designs covers, or assembles your final files. The cost is always shown before you confirm.
- Free: browsing, planning, editing text you already have, reviewing and editing your blueprint, and downloading files you already generated.
- Paid: anything that asks the AI to create something new — a plan, a chapter, an image, a puzzle page, a cover, or a rebuilt interior.
Welcome credits
New accounts start with 75 welcome credits so you can plan and preview a book. Welcome credits expire 14 days after signup; credits you buy in a pack or receive from a plan never expire.
Where to see and buy credits
Your balance shows in the header. Open the Credits page to buy a one-time credit pack or start a monthly plan; plans give the best per-credit price and unused credits roll over.
Frequently asked questions
Do credits get refunded if a generation fails?
Yes. When a step fails on our side, its credits are returned to your balance automatically. Credits you spend on successful generations are not refundable.
Can I see what a book will cost before I start?
Yes. Each book type shows an estimated credit range on the Dashboard and in the new-project wizard, and every paid action shows its exact cost before you confirm.