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🚀Getting Started with Automateed

Welcome to Automateed! This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know to create professional books with AI assistance.

What is Automateed?

Automateed is an AI-powered platform designed to help you create professional books in minutes, not months. Whether you're writing ebooks for lead generation, novels for creative expression, children's storybooks with beautiful illustrations, or coloring books for Amazon KDP, Automateed uses advanced artificial intelligence to handle the heavy lifting while you focus on your ideas and vision.

The platform leverages GPT-4 technology to generate coherent, engaging content that reads naturally. You simply provide the topic, target audience, and writing style, and our AI creates a complete book structure with fully-written chapters. From there, you can edit, enhance, translate, and publish your work - all within the same platform.

What Makes Automateed Different?

Unlike simple AI writing tools that generate basic text, Automateed creates structured, formatted books with proper chapters, sections, and organization. The AI understands book structure and maintains consistency throughout your entire manuscript. You get a complete, professional book - not just disconnected paragraphs.

Key Capabilities:

Generate Complete Books

Create full-length ebooks or novels (20,000+ words) in just 3-5 minutes. The AI writes every chapter based on a structured outline it generates for you. Each chapter flows logically and maintains consistent terminology and style throughout.

Professional Design Templates

Choose from 7 beautifully designed PDF templates: Modern Minimalist, Elegant Serif, Creative Studio, Corporate Professional, Nature Inspired, Luxury Edition, and Academic Journal. Each template is professionally formatted and print-ready for Amazon KDP or other publishing platforms.

Multi-Language Translation

Translate your completed books into 11+ languages including Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Greek, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), Hindi, and Arabic. The translation process preserves all formatting, headings, lists, and document structure, so your translated book looks exactly like the original.

AI Cover Generation

Create stunning book covers using AI image generation. Simply describe what you want (e.g., "A modern city skyline at sunset"), choose a layout template (Classic, Modern, Elegant, Bold, or Monochrome), customize fonts and colors, and generate professional covers in under a minute. No design skills or expensive software required.

Publish and Monetize

Publish your books directly on the Automateed marketplace where readers can discover and purchase them, set your own prices, and earn revenue. Alternatively, download print-ready PDFs for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, or other self-publishing platforms. You own 100% of the rights to everything you create.

Complete Quick Start Guide

Total Time Required: 15-20 minutes from sign-up to finished book

This guide will walk you through creating your first complete ebook step by step. By the end, you'll have a professional PDF ready to publish or sell.

1

Sign Up and Set Up Your Account

3 minutes

First, you'll need to create an Automateed account. Open your web browser and navigate to Automateed.com. Look for the "Sign Up" or "Get Started" button, usually located in the top right corner of the homepage.

Complete the registration process:

1. Enter your email address in the email field. Make sure to use an email you check regularly, as this is where you'll receive verification links and important updates.

2. Create a secure password. Your password should be at least 8 characters long and include a mix of letters and numbers for security.

3. Click the "Create Account" or "Sign Up" button to submit your registration.

4. Check your email inbox (and spam folder, just in case) for a verification email from Automateed. This usually arrives within 1-2 minutes.

5. Open the verification email and click the verification link inside. This will activate your account and confirm your email address.

6. Return to Automateed.com in your browser and log in using the email and password you just created.

After logging in for the first time, you may be asked to complete your profile. This is a simple form where you'll enter your first name, last name, and select your preferred language for the interface. This information is used to personalize your experience and will appear as the author name when you publish books.

New User Tip: Start with the free plan to explore the platform without any financial commitment. The free plan gives you access to create preview books (up to 6 subchapters, approximately 18 pages) and test all features before deciding to upgrade to a paid subscription. This is a great way to see if Automateed meets your needs.

2

Take the Book Type Quiz

Optional - 2 minutes

Not sure which type of book you should create? Automateed includes an intelligent quiz that analyzes your goals, available time, expertise, and preferences to recommend the best book format for you. This is especially helpful for first-time users who might feel overwhelmed by the options.

How to access and use the quiz:

1. Once you're logged into your dashboard, look at the top navigation bar. You'll see a quiz icon (usually a lightbulb or question mark symbol) next to the help or support buttons.

2. Click this quiz icon. A modal window will appear with an introduction to the quiz explaining what it does.

3. Click "Start Quiz" to begin. You'll be presented with 6 carefully designed questions.

4. Answer each question honestly based on your actual situation. The questions cover:

  • Your primary writing goal (teach, earn money, build audience, tell stories, etc.)
  • How much time you can dedicate to content creation
  • Your area of expertise or interest
  • Who your target audience is
  • What content format appeals to you most
  • Your experience level with writing or content creation

5. Use the "Next" and "Previous" buttons to navigate through questions. A progress bar at the top shows how far along you are.

6. After answering all questions, click "See My Results" to view your personalized recommendations.

Understanding your results:

The quiz results page will show you up to three book type recommendations ranked by how well they match your answers. Each recommendation includes a percentage match score, an explanation of why it's a good fit for you, the estimated time to create that type of book, and the difficulty level.

For example, if you answered that you want to share knowledge, have 2-4 hours available, are a business professional, target other professionals, prefer structured content, and have some writing experience, the quiz might recommend "Ebook" as your top choice with an 85% match, explaining that ebooks are perfect for authority building and knowledge sharing.

At the bottom of each recommendation, you'll see a "Create [Book Type]" button. Clicking this button will take you directly to the appropriate creation page with that book type pre-selected, making it easy to start immediately.

Skip if you prefer: If you already know what type of book you want to create, you can bypass the quiz entirely. Simply click on the appropriate option in the left sidebar menu (such as "Generate Ebook", "Create Novel", "Storybook", or "Coloring Book") to go straight to the creation page.

3

Create Your First Ebook

5-10 minutes total

Now comes the exciting part - actually creating your book! For this quick start guide, we'll walk through creating an ebook since it's the most popular format and demonstrates all the core features. The process for creating novels, storybooks, and other formats is very similar.

Navigation to the ebook creator:

1. Look at the left sidebar navigation menu in your dashboard. This sidebar contains all the main features of Automateed.

2. Find and click on "Generate Ebook" or "Create Content". Depending on your account settings, this might appear as an icon or text label.

3. If you see multiple options, select "Ebook" as your content type to proceed.

Filling out the ebook creation form:

You'll now see a form with several fields. Each field helps the AI understand what kind of book you want to create. Let's go through each field in detail:

A

Book Title

Enter a clear, descriptive title for your ebook. This title will appear on the cover, in the table of contents, and throughout the book. Make it specific enough that readers know exactly what the book is about.

Good Examples:

  • • "10 Social Media Strategies for Small Businesses"
  • • "The Complete Guide to Vegan Cooking"
  • • "Digital Marketing Fundamentals for Beginners"

Avoid:

  • • Too vague: "Marketing Tips"
  • • Too long: "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Social Media Marketing Strategies..."
  • • Using special characters or emojis in titles
B

Target Audience

Specify who will be reading this book. The AI uses this information to adjust the writing complexity, tone, examples used, and terminology. Being specific here dramatically improves the quality of your generated content.

Good Examples:

  • • "Small business owners with no marketing background"
  • • "Parents of children ages 5-8"
  • • "College students studying computer science"
  • • "Professionals transitioning to remote work"

Why this matters: If you say your audience is "beginners", the AI will avoid jargon and explain concepts simply. If you say "advanced professionals", it will use industry terminology and assume background knowledge.

C

Writing Tone / Style

Choose how you want the book to be written. This dropdown menu offers several preset options, and you can also use the Writing Style Trainer feature (explained later) to create custom styles that match your unique voice.

Available Tone Options:

Professional

Best for business books, guides, and non-fiction. Uses clear, authoritative language.

Casual

Best for lifestyle, personal development, or friendly guides. Conversational and approachable.

Academic

Best for research, textbooks, or scholarly works. Formal and precise with citations.

Conversational

Best for self-help and advice books. Feels like talking to a knowledgeable friend.

Custom Styles

If you've created custom styles using the Writing Style Trainer, they'll appear here too.

Recommendation for your first book: Choose "Professional" if writing about business or expertise, or "Conversational" if writing self-help or how-to content. These are the most versatile options.

D

About the Author (Optional)

This optional field allows you to provide background information about yourself as the author. The AI can use this information to add author context in the book's introduction or create a more personalized "About the Author" page at the end of your book.

You can skip this field for your first book to save time, or fill it in with 2-3 sentences about your expertise, background, or why you're writing this book. For example: "John Smith is a digital marketing consultant with 10 years of experience helping small businesses grow their online presence."

E

Language

Select the language you want your book to be written in. Automateed supports content generation in over 20 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and many more.

For your first book, select your native language or the language your target audience reads. Don't worry about translating to other languages right now - Automateed has a powerful translation feature that lets you translate your completed book into 11+ languages later while preserving all formatting.

Pro Tip: Start with one language and get your book perfect in that language first. Then use the translation feature to expand into other markets. This is much more efficient than trying to create multilingual content from the start.

F

Include Images

This toggle switch allows you to include AI-generated illustrations throughout your book. When enabled, the AI will automatically generate relevant images for different sections of your book to enhance visual appeal and reader engagement.

When to use images: Images are particularly valuable for how-to guides (showing steps), children's content (visual engagement), cookbooks (showing dishes), travel guides (showing destinations), or any topic where visual aids enhance understanding.

When to skip images: Pure text works fine for fiction novels, business strategy books, or any content where illustrations aren't necessary for comprehension.

Credit Cost: Enabling images adds 1 additional ebook credit to your book creation cost. For your first book, we recommend leaving this OFF to conserve credits while you learn the platform. You can always create image-rich books later.

G

PDF Template Selection

Choose the design template that will be used when you download your book as a PDF. Each template has a unique professional style suited for different genres and purposes. You can preview each template to see how your book will look.

Modern Minimalist

Clean, contemporary design with blue accent colors and sans-serif fonts. Perfect for business books, technology guides, and modern non-fiction.

Elegant Serif

Traditional, sophisticated design with gold highlights and serif fonts (Playfair Display). Ideal for fiction, memoirs, historical content, and literary works.

Creative Studio

Vibrant purple and pink gradients with modern typography. Great for creative topics, art & design books, and innovative content.

Corporate Professional

Business-focused blue design with clean layout. Perfect for corporate training materials, business strategy books, and professional development.

Nature Inspired

Green and earth tones with nature-themed accents (🌿 symbols). Ideal for environmental topics, wellness books, gardening guides, and sustainability content.

Luxury Edition

Premium brown and gold styling with elegant fonts. Best for luxury topics, high-end guides, and premium content.

Academic Journal

Professional academic formatting with traditional serif fonts and clean layout. Perfect for research papers, academic texts, and scholarly works.

For your first book: Try "Modern Minimalist" if you're writing about business or technology, or "Elegant Serif" if you're writing fiction or more traditional content. You can always download your book in different templates later to compare.

Don't overthink it! The AI does an excellent job even with minimal information. You can always edit the content afterward, change templates, and regenerate sections. The key is to get started and see what the platform can do. Most users are pleasantly surprised by the quality of their first AI-generated book.

4

Generate the Book Outline

30 seconds

After filling out all the fields in the form, you're ready to generate an outline for your book. The outline is the structure of your book - it shows all the chapters and subchapters that the AI will write. This two-step process (outline first, then content) ensures you're happy with the book's structure before committing credits to generate all the content.

Generate your outline:

1. Scroll down to the bottom of the ebook creation form. You'll see a button labeled "Generate Outline" or similar.

2. Click this button. The AI will begin analyzing your topic, target audience, and other inputs to create a logical book structure.

3. Wait 20-30 seconds. You'll see a loading indicator while the AI works. During this time, it's thinking about the best way to structure your book to cover the topic comprehensively.

4. When complete, the outline will appear on your screen. You'll see a list of chapters, and under each chapter, you'll see its subchapters or sections.

Reviewing and editing your outline:

The AI-generated outline is typically very good, but you should always review it to ensure it covers everything you want. Look through each chapter and ask yourself: "Does this outline cover all aspects of my topic? Is anything missing? Is anything unnecessary?"

To edit your outline (if needed):

Add a chapter: Look for an "Add Chapter" button, usually at the bottom of the outline or between existing chapters. Click it, then enter the chapter name and optionally add subchapter names.

Remove a chapter: Find the delete icon (usually a trash can or X symbol) next to any chapter you want to remove. Click it and confirm the deletion.

Rename chapters: Click directly on any chapter or subchapter name to edit it inline. Type your new name and press Enter to save.

Reorder chapters: Most outlines support drag-and-drop. Click and hold on a chapter, then drag it to a new position in the list. Release to drop it in the new location.

Add/remove subchapters: Expand any chapter to see its subchapters. You can add new ones with a "+" button or remove existing ones with delete icons.

Important Credit Information: The number of credits your book will cost depends on the outline size. Books with up to 50 subchapters cost 1 ebook credit. Books with more than 50 subchapters cost 2 ebook credits. You can see the estimated credit cost before clicking "Create Book". Free users are limited to a maximum of 45 subchapters (15 chapters × 3 subchapters each).

5

Generate Your Complete Book

3-5 minutes

Once you're satisfied with your outline (or happy to go with the AI's suggestion), it's time to generate the actual book content. This is where the magic happens - the AI will write every chapter and subchapter in your outline, creating a complete, coherent book.

Starting the generation process:

1. After reviewing your outline, look for a button labeled "Create Book", "Create Ebook", or "Generate Content". It's usually positioned prominently at the bottom of the outline.

2. Click this button. You'll see a confirmation dialog showing how many credits this book will consume. The dialog will also show your current credit balance.

3. If you have sufficient credits, click "Confirm" or "Yes, Create Book" to proceed. The AI will immediately begin generating your book.

4. You'll be redirected to a progress tracking page where you can monitor the generation in real-time.

Watching the generation progress:

The progress tracker shows you exactly what's happening during book creation. You'll see a list of all your chapters, and as the AI completes each one, it will be marked with a checkmark or "Complete" status. There's also typically a progress bar showing the overall completion percentage.

For a typical ebook with 10-15 chapters, the generation process takes 3-5 minutes. Larger books with more chapters naturally take longer (up to 10 minutes for very large books). During this time, you can stay on the page to watch progress, or you can navigate away and return later - the process continues in the background either way.

What's happening behind the scenes: The AI is reading your outline carefully and writing each section to connect logically with what came before. It maintains consistent terminology throughout the book, references earlier concepts when relevant, and ensures the entire book reads as a cohesive work rather than disconnected pieces. This is much more sophisticated than simple text generation - it's creating a structured, professional book.

When generation is complete, you'll receive a notification (if you've enabled browser notifications) and the book will appear in your library with a "Completed" status. You can then click on it to view, edit, or download it.

Pro Tip: While your first book is generating, this is a perfect time to brainstorm ideas for your next book or start thinking about your cover design. Make productive use of those few minutes!

6

Review Your Generated Book

5-10 minutes

Now that your book has been generated, it's time to review what the AI created. This is an important step to ensure the content meets your expectations and aligns with your vision. Navigate to your book library (usually found in the sidebar under "Your Books", "My Books", or "Content") and click on your newly created book to open it.

What to look for when reviewing:

Content Quality: Read through a few chapters to get a sense of the writing quality. Check if the AI covered the topics appropriately and if the information is accurate and relevant. The first draft from AI is usually 80-90% ready, requiring only minor edits.

Logical Flow: Ensure chapters connect logically and build upon each other. The AI should maintain narrative or argumentative flow throughout the book.

Consistency: Verify that terminology is used consistently, the tone remains stable across chapters, and the writing style matches what you requested.

Completeness: Make sure each chapter adequately covers its topic and that no sections feel rushed or incomplete.

If you find sections that need improvement, don't worry! The Book Editor (which we'll cover in detail later) provides powerful AI tools to enhance any part of your text. You can improve grammar, expand sections, simplify complex parts, or even regenerate entire chapters with different instructions.

What most users experience: Most users are impressed with the first draft and only need to make minor edits - fixing a few phrases, adding personal anecdotes, or tweaking specific examples. The AI provides a strong foundation that you can refine to perfection.

7

Create a Professional Cover

2-3 minutes

A professional cover is essential for making your book attractive and marketable. Automateed makes it easy to create stunning covers even if you have no design experience. The AI Cover Creator generates beautiful cover images based on text descriptions, and then overlays your book title and author name with customizable styling.

Creating your cover:

1. From your book's detail page, look for a button labeled "Create Cover", "Generate Cover", or "Add Cover". Click this button to open the cover creator.

2. You'll see a form where you can describe the image you want for your cover background. For your first cover, try clicking the "Auto-generate Prompt" button if available. This button analyzes your book title and creates an intelligent prompt automatically.

3. Review the auto-generated prompt or write your own. A good prompt describes the scene, mood, and colors. For example: "A modern city skyline at sunset with glass buildings in blue and orange tones, professional and inspiring".

4. Choose a template style from the options: Classic (centered, balanced), Modern (bold typography), Elegant (refined fonts), Bold (large impactful text), or Monochrome (minimal color).

5. Click "Generate Cover". The AI will create a cover image in 30-60 seconds.

6. Preview your cover. If you like it, click "Save Cover" to apply it to your book. If not, you can adjust the prompt or template and generate again.

Cover Generation Credits: Each cover generation uses 1 AI image credit. If you're not satisfied with the first result, you can regenerate as many times as you have credits. Most users get a cover they love within 1-3 generations.

After the cover is saved, it will automatically appear on your book in the library and will be included when you download or publish the book.

8

Download Your Finished Book

1-2 minutes

Congratulations - your book is complete! Now it's time to download it so you can use it, sell it, or publish it. Automateed offers downloads in multiple formats, each suited for different purposes.

Downloading as PDF (recommended for first download):

1. On your book's detail page, find and click the "Download as PDF" or "Export PDF" button. This is usually prominently displayed near the top of the page or in an actions menu.

2. A template selection dialog will appear showing all 7 PDF templates. You'll see the template you chose during creation pre-selected, but you can choose a different one if you'd like to see how your book looks in another style.

3. Click on your preferred template to select it. Some implementations allow you to preview the template style before selecting.

4. Click "Generate PDF" or "Download" to start the PDF creation process.

5. Wait 30-90 seconds while the system formats your book with the chosen template, creates proper page layouts, adds page numbers, generates a table of contents, and compiles everything into a professional PDF file.

6. The PDF will automatically download to your computer's default downloads folder. The filename will typically be something like "YourBookTitle-TemplateName.pdf".

🎉 Congratulations! You've just created your first complete professional book using AI! The entire process from sign-up to finished PDF took less than 20 minutes.

Your PDF is print-ready and can be used immediately for Amazon KDP publishing, selling on your website, giving away as a lead magnet, or any other purpose you have in mind.

Other download options:

Besides PDF, you can also download your book as a DOCX file (Microsoft Word format) if you want to make more extensive edits in Microsoft Word or Google Docs. Simply click "Download as DOCX" instead of PDF. The DOCX file includes all your content with basic formatting that you can further customize in word processing software.

🎊 You're Now Ready to Create Books with Automateed!

Now that you've successfully created your first book, you're familiar with the basic workflow. The next sections of this guide will teach you about all the advanced features - from editing and enhancing your content, to creating covers from scratch, translating books into multiple languages, publishing on the marketplace, and much more. Take your time exploring each feature!

System Requirements

Automateed is a cloud-based, web platform that runs entirely in your browser. This means there's nothing to download or install on your computer. You simply need a modern web browser and an active internet connection to access all features. The platform works on virtually any device - desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and even smartphones - making it convenient to create books wherever you are.

Browser Requirements

Recommended Browsers:

For the best experience, we recommend using one of these modern browsers with the specified minimum version:

  • Google Chrome: Version 90 or newer (This is our most tested and recommended browser)
  • Mozilla Firefox: Version 88 or newer
  • Apple Safari: Version 14 or newer (for Mac users)
  • Microsoft Edge: Version 90 or newer (Chromium-based Edge)

These browsers provide full feature support, optimal performance, and the best compatibility with all Automateed features. The platform is regularly tested on these browsers to ensure smooth operation.

Internet Connection:

A stable broadband internet connection is recommended for the best experience. While you can technically use Automateed on slower connections, book generation, image processing, and file uploads will be significantly faster with a high-speed connection. For reference, a typical 3 Mbps or faster connection works well. Generation happens on our servers, so your internet speed affects how quickly you see progress updates and receive notifications.

Browser Settings:

JavaScript must be enabled in your browser for Automateed to function. This is enabled by default in all modern browsers, so you typically don't need to change anything. Additionally, cookies must be enabled to maintain your login session and remember your preferences. Again, this is the default setting in all browsers.

Device Compatibility

Desktop & Laptop Computers:

Automateed works on Windows (version 10 or newer), macOS (version 10.14 Mojave or newer), and any modern Linux distribution. The full-featured interface works best on screens that are 1280×720 pixels or larger, which includes virtually all modern laptops and desktop monitors.

Desktop use is recommended for complex editing tasks, working with large books, or when you need to view multiple sections simultaneously. The larger screen real estate makes it easier to navigate and work with your content.

Tablets:

Both iPad (running iOS 14 or newer) and Android tablets (running Android 9 or newer) are fully supported. The Automateed interface automatically adapts to tablet screen sizes, providing a comfortable touch-optimized experience.

Tablets are great for reviewing content, making quick edits, and monitoring book generation progress. Some users prefer tablets for reading through generated chapters before editing on a desktop.

Mobile Phones:

iPhone (iOS 14+) and Android phones (Android 9+) can access all Automateed features. The responsive design ensures the interface works on smaller screens, though some complex tasks like detailed book editing are naturally easier on larger screens.

Mobile is perfect for starting book projects, monitoring generation progress, and making quick updates on the go. Many users start books on their phone during commutes and finish editing on their desktop later.

Responsive Design: The Automateed interface automatically detects your screen size and adapts the layout accordingly. Whether you're viewing on a 27-inch desktop monitor or a 5-inch smartphone screen, you'll get an optimized interface that makes all features easily accessible. The sidebar navigation becomes a collapsible menu on mobile, forms stack vertically on narrow screens, and touch targets are appropriately sized for finger interaction on tablets and phones.

No Software Installation Required: Because Automateed is web-based, you never need to worry about updates, compatibility issues, or running out of storage space on your device. All processing happens on our secure servers, and your books are safely stored in the cloud. You can access them from any device by simply logging into your account.

📚Book Creation Features

Create professional books in multiple formats with AI assistance. This section covers ebooks, novels, storybooks, and coloring books in detail.

How to Create Ebooks

Perfect for: Sharing expertise, building authority, creating lead magnets, course materials, and monetizing knowledge. Ebooks are the most versatile content format on Automateed.

Average Generation Time: 3-5 minutes for a complete book (8-15 chapters)

Credit Cost: 1 credit for books up to 50 subchapters, 2 credits for larger books, +1 credit if including AI images

Three Ways to Create Ebooks:

Automateed gives you three different methods to create ebooks, each suited for different situations and preferences. Choose the method that works best for your current needs.

🤖
Method 1: AI-Generated from Scratch

This is the most popular method. You simply describe your book topic, specify your target audience and writing style, and let the AI create everything - from outline to complete chapters. This method is fastest and requires the least effort on your part.

Best for:

  • • When you have a topic but haven't written any content yet
  • • When you want the fastest path to a finished book
  • • When you need content on a subject you're knowledgeable about but don't have time to write
  • • When you want to test an idea quickly before investing more time
📄
Method 2: Upload Existing DOCX File

If you already have a manuscript written in Microsoft Word, you can upload your DOCX file to Automateed. The platform will import your content, preserve formatting, and allow you to enhance it with AI tools, add covers, and export in professional templates.

Best for:

  • • When you've already written content in Word
  • • When you want to enhance existing manuscripts with AI
  • • When you need professional formatting and PDF templates
  • • When you want to add covers to existing content
💬
Method 3: AI Assistant (Conversational)

The AI Assistant is a conversational interface that guides you through book creation by asking questions and collecting information in a chat format. It's like having a helpful assistant walk you through the process step by step.

Best for:

  • • First-time users who want guidance through the process
  • • When you prefer answering questions rather than filling forms
  • • When you're not sure what information to provide
  • • When you want a more interactive, friendly experience

How to Create Novels

Creating novels with Automateed follows a similar process to ebooks, but it's optimized for fiction writing. The AI understands narrative structure, character development, and storytelling techniques to create engaging fictional content.

To create a novel, navigate to the sidebar and select "Create Novel" or "Generate Novel". You'll see a form similar to the ebook creator, but with fields tailored for fiction writing.

Novel-specific options:

Genre: Specify the type of novel (sci-fi, romance, mystery, thriller, fantasy, historical fiction, etc.). This helps the AI use appropriate tropes and conventions.

Plot Summary: Provide a brief overview of your story's plot. Even 2-3 sentences help the AI understand where the story should go.

Characters: Mention main characters if you have them in mind. The AI will develop them consistently throughout the story.

Setting: Describe when and where the story takes place. This helps establish the world and atmosphere.

How to Create Children's Storybooks

Perfect for: Creating beautifully illustrated children's books with AI-generated text and images. Great for ages 3-12, educators, parents, or anyone creating content for young readers.

Generation Time: 3-5 minutes for complete storybook with illustrations

Credit Cost: Short (8-10 pages) = 1 credit | Medium (12-16 pages) = 2 credits | Long (18-24 pages) = 3 credits

Children's storybooks are one of Automateed's most delightful features. The platform combines AI-generated narratives with beautiful, colorful illustrations to create engaging stories for young readers. The final product is an interactive flipbook that you can view in your browser with realistic page-turning effects, and you can download it as a high-quality, print-ready PDF perfect for Amazon KDP or personal printing.

Storybooks are unique because every page gets its own custom illustration generated by AI. The images are specifically designed to match the story narrative and are colorful, engaging, and age-appropriate. You can also add educational elements like vocabulary lists or subject-specific content.

Two Ways to Create Storybooks:

1. AI-Generated Stories:

Describe your story idea in a few sentences and let the AI write the complete narrative with matching illustrations.

2. Upload DOCX File:

Upload your own written story from Word, and the AI will create beautiful illustrations to match your text.

Step-by-Step: Create a Storybook

1. Navigate to Storybook Creator

In your Automateed dashboard, look at the left sidebar navigation menu. Find and click on "Storybook" or "Children's Storybook". If you're using the AI Assistant, you can say you want to create a storybook and it will guide you through the process conversationally.

2. Choose Your Creation Method (AI Generation Tab or Upload Tab)

You'll see two tabs at the top of the storybook creator: "AI Generation" and "Upload Story". Choose based on your situation:

Choose "AI Generation" if: You have a story idea but haven't written it yet. The AI will create both the text and illustrations.

Choose "Upload Story" if: You've already written your story in Microsoft Word and just need illustrations added.

3. Fill in Storybook Details (AI Generation Method)

If using AI generation, you'll need to provide these details:

Title

Enter the name of your storybook (e.g., "The Dragon Who Couldn't Fly")

Story Idea / Prompt

Describe what the story should be about. Example: "A friendly dragon who's afraid of heights learns to overcome his fear with help from forest animals"

Age Group

Select the target age range: 3-5 years (simple stories), 6-8 years (more complex), or 9-12 years (chapter-book style)

Theme

Choose from options like Adventure, Fantasy, Educational, Friendship, Nature, Science, or Magic

Length

Short (8-10 pages, 1 credit), Medium (12-16 pages, 2 credits), or Long (18-24 pages, 3 credits)

Language

Choose from 20+ supported languages

Image Style (Optional)

Describe how you want the illustrations to look (e.g., "watercolor style, soft colors" or "cartoon style, bright and cheerful")

4. Optional: Add Educational Features

Automateed allows you to create educational storybooks with special features:

Educational Content Toggle: Turn this ON to make the story teach a specific subject. Then specify the subject (e.g., "counting 1-10", "learning colors", "animal names", "basic science concepts").

Include Vocabulary List: Toggle this ON to add a vocabulary section at the end of the book with key words and definitions for children to learn.

5. Create the Storybook

Click the "Create Storybook" button at the bottom of the form. You'll see a confirmation showing the credit cost. Click "Confirm" to proceed. The AI will now generate your story text, create unique illustrations for each page, and generate a cover image. This process takes 3-5 minutes.

6. View Your Interactive Flipbook

Once generation is complete, click "View" on your storybook. You'll see a beautiful interactive flipbook viewer where you can navigate through pages by clicking arrow buttons or swiping on mobile devices. There's a fullscreen button for an immersive reading experience, and you can toggle between different viewing modes.

7. Edit Individual Pages (If Needed)

If you want to change any page's text or regenerate an illustration, click "Edit" on your storybook. You can edit the text on any page, regenerate specific images with different prompts, or upload custom illustrations to replace AI-generated ones.

8. Download as PDF

Click the "Download PDF" button to export your storybook as a high-quality PDF file. The PDF is print-ready and perfect for uploading to Amazon KDP, sending to a local printer, or sharing digitally with families and schools.

Pro Tip for DOCX Upload Method: If you upload a DOCX file, the system extracts your text and creates one storybook page for each paragraph or section. Make sure your story is broken into clear scenes or moments, with each paragraph representing one page of the book. The AI will then generate matching illustrations for each scene.

How to Create Coloring Books

Perfect for: Creating therapeutic coloring books with AI-generated line art. Ideal for Amazon KDP publishing, stress relief markets, and creating passive income.

Generation Time: 2-5 minutes depending on page count

Credit Cost: Typically 1-3 ebook credits depending on number of pages

Coloring books are one of the easiest and most profitable types of books you can create with Automateed. The platform generates black and white line art illustrations perfect for coloring - each page features a unique design based on your theme description. These are incredibly popular on Amazon KDP and require minimal editing since they're just images.

The AI creates clean line art with appropriate complexity levels - simple designs for children or intricate patterns for adults. You can create mandalas, animals, flowers, geometric patterns, fantasy creatures, seasonal themes, or any other coloring book niche you can imagine.

Step-by-Step: Create a Coloring Book

1. Navigate to Coloring Book Creator

In your dashboard's left sidebar, find and click on "Coloring Book" or "Create Coloring Book". The coloring book creation page will open.

2. Enter Book Title

Give your coloring book a descriptive title. The title should clearly indicate what type of designs are inside.

Good Examples:

  • • "Beautiful Mandalas Coloring Book"
  • • "Cute Animals for Kids - Coloring Fun"
  • • "Intricate Fantasy Dragons"
  • • "Floral Patterns and Gardens"

3. Describe Your Theme/Prompt

This is the most important field. Describe in detail what kind of designs you want in your coloring book. Be specific about the style, complexity level, and subject matter.

Example for Adult Mandalas:

"Intricate mandala designs with geometric patterns, floral elements, and symmetrical layouts. Suitable for adult coloring, medium to complex detail level."

Example for Kids' Animals:

"Cute animals for kids coloring - dogs, cats, rabbits, bears with simple friendly faces and large areas for coloring. Age 5-8 appropriate, not too detailed."

Example for Fantasy Dragons:

"Fantasy dragons in various poses - flying, sitting, breathing fire. Detailed scales and wings, suitable for teens and adults who enjoy fantasy art."

4. Choose Number of Pages

Select how many unique coloring pages you want (typically 5-30 pages). Each page will feature a completely unique design based on your theme. More pages = more value for readers but higher credit cost. For Amazon KDP, 24-30 pages is recommended for best value.

5. Generate Your Coloring Book

Click "Create Coloring Book" and confirm the credit usage. The AI will generate each page individually, creating unique line art designs. Wait 2-5 minutes for all pages to be generated. You can watch the progress as each page completes.

6. Review and Regenerate Pages

Browse through all generated pages in the gallery view. If any page isn't quite right, click on it and select "Regenerate" to create a new version. You can regenerate individual pages without affecting the rest of the book.

7. Download for Publishing

Click "Download PDF" to get your print-ready coloring book. The PDF is formatted correctly for Amazon KDP with proper page sizing (8.5" x 11" is standard). All images are high-resolution black and white line art perfect for printing.

Amazon KDP Tips: After downloading your PDF, go to kdp.amazon.com, create a new paperback, choose 8.5" x 11" trim size, select "black and white interior", upload your PDF, create a simple cover (or upload one from Automateed's Cover Creator), set your price ($6.99-$12.99 is typical), and publish! Coloring books are one of the easiest products to sell on Amazon.

How to Create Online Courses

Create structured online courses with modules and lessons. The AI organizes content in a logical learning progression, creating educational material that guides students from basics to advanced concepts.

To create a course, navigate to "Create Course" in the sidebar. Fill in your course title, learning objectives, target audience, and the number of modules you want. The AI will structure the content pedagogically, ensuring each lesson builds on previous knowledge.

✍️Editing & Enhancement

Powerful editing tools with AI assistance to perfect your manuscripts.

Using the Book Editor

The Book Editor is a powerful rich-text editor built directly into Automateed. It allows you to create manuscripts from scratch or upload existing Word documents and edit them with professional formatting tools and AI assistance. Think of it as Microsoft Word combined with AI superpowers - all in your browser.

To access the Book Editor, click "Book Editor" in your dashboard's sidebar menu. You'll see two tabs: "Upload Book" for importing existing documents, and "Your Books" for accessing previously saved manuscripts.

Book Editor Features:

Text Formatting Tools

The editor toolbar includes all standard formatting options: bold, italic, underline, headings (H1-H6), bullet lists, numbered lists, block quotes, and code blocks. You can also adjust text alignment, add hyperlinks, insert images, and control line spacing.

Access formatting: Select text and use the toolbar buttons, or use keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+B for bold, Ctrl+I for italic, Ctrl+U for underline).

AI Enhancement (Magic Wand Icon)

Select any text (up to 3,000 characters) and click the magic wand icon in the floating sidebar. A dialog will appear where you can instruct the AI how to enhance your text. You can ask it to "improve grammar", "make more professional", "simplify for beginners", "expand with more detail", "shorten this section", or give custom instructions.

The AI shows you a before/after comparison. If you like the enhanced version, click "Apply" to replace your original text. This uses task credits (approximately 1 credit per 100 characters).

AI Chapter Generation (Book Icon)

Click the book icon in the floating sidebar to generate an entire chapter with AI. Enter a chapter title, brief description of what should happen in the chapter, and desired word count. The AI writes a complete chapter that matches your book's existing style and tone.

This is perfect for: adding missing chapters, expanding your book, or getting past writer's block. Uses 1 task credit per chapter generated.

Upload DOCX/DOC Files

Click the "Upload Book" tab, then drag and drop your Word document or click to browse. The system processes your file using Mammoth.js to convert DOCX to HTML while preserving formatting. It removes figure captions and cleans up the content automatically.

Supported formats: .DOCX (recommended), .DOC (legacy Word format), up to 20MB file size.

Auto-Save

The editor automatically saves your work every 30 seconds. You'll see a "Last saved" timestamp at the top. You can also manually save anytime by clicking the "Save" button.

Keyboard Shortcuts: Ctrl+B (bold), Ctrl+I (italic), Ctrl+U (underline), Ctrl+Z (undo), Ctrl+Y (redo). The editor supports full undo/redo history so you can experiment freely.

AI Text Enhancement

AI Text Enhancement is one of the most powerful features in the Book Editor. It allows you to select any portion of text in your manuscript and have AI improve it in various ways - fixing grammar, making it more professional, simplifying complex passages, expanding brief sections with more detail, or completely rewriting it with different instructions.

This feature is incredibly useful for polishing AI-generated content or enhancing your own writing. Instead of manually rewriting weak sections, you can let the AI do the heavy lifting while you guide the direction.

How to Use AI Text Enhancement:

1. Select Text in the Editor

Open your book in the Book Editor. Click and drag to highlight the text you want to enhance. You can select anywhere from a single sentence up to 3,000 characters (approximately 500 words). The selected text will be highlighted in blue.

2. Click the AI Enhancement Button

Look for the floating sidebar on the right side of the editor (it appears after you select text). Click the magic wand icon labeled "AI Enhancement" or "Enhance". A dialog window will pop up showing your selected text.

The dialog shows your selected text, the character count, and the credit cost (approximately 1 credit per 100 characters).

3. Choose Enhancement Type or Write Custom Instructions

You'll see an instructions field where you can tell the AI how to enhance your text. You can either type custom instructions or use these common enhancement types:

"Improve grammar and fix spelling"

Corrects errors without changing meaning or style

"Make this more professional"

Elevates tone and uses more sophisticated vocabulary

"Simplify for beginners"

Uses simpler words and shorter sentences

"Expand with more detail and examples"

Adds explanations, examples, and elaboration

"Shorten this while keeping key points"

Condenses text to be more concise

"Make this more engaging and add a story"

Adds narrative elements and hooks

4. Generate Enhanced Version

Click the "Enhance" or "Generate" button. The AI processes your text with the instructions you provided. This takes 10-30 seconds. When complete, you'll see the enhanced version appear in a preview panel below your instructions.

5. Review the Enhanced Text

Read through the AI's enhanced version. The dialog typically shows both your original text and the new version side-by-side or in separate tabs so you can compare them easily. Check if the AI understood your instructions correctly and if the new version is better than the original.

6. Apply or Try Again

If you're happy with the enhanced version, click "Apply" to replace your original text with the enhanced version. The new text will be inserted into your document exactly where the old text was.

If you're not satisfied, you can click "Try Again" or modify your instructions and regenerate. Each attempt uses credits, but you can adjust instructions without regenerating first.

Pro Tip: Start with small sections to get a feel for how the AI interprets your instructions. Once you find instructions that work well, you can use them consistently across different parts of your book. Many users save their favorite enhancement prompts in a note file for reuse.

Credit Usage: Text enhancement uses task credits based on text length - approximately 1 credit per 100 characters selected. A typical paragraph (200 characters) costs about 2 credits. Check your task credit balance before enhancing large sections.

How to Upload DOCX Files

If you've already written content in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or another word processor, you can upload your DOCX file directly to Automateed. The platform will import all your content, preserve your formatting (headings, lists, bold text, etc.), and make it available for editing with Automateed's AI tools and professional PDF templates.

This is perfect for authors who prefer to write in their familiar word processor but want to leverage Automateed's features for formatting, covers, translation, and publishing.

Step-by-Step: Upload a DOCX File

1. Prepare Your Document

Before uploading, clean up your Word document to ensure smooth import:

  • • Use proper heading styles (Heading 1 for chapter titles, Heading 2 for sections)
  • • Remove excessive line breaks and spaces
  • • Save the file as .DOCX format (not .DOC if possible)
  • • Ensure file size is under 20MB
  • • Run spell check in Word before uploading

2. Navigate to Book Editor

In your Automateed dashboard, click "Book Editor" in the left sidebar. You'll see the Book Editor page open with two tabs at the top: "Upload Book" and "Your Books".

3. Upload Your File

Click the "Upload Book" tab. You'll see a drag-and-drop upload area. Either drag your DOCX file from your computer directly onto this area, or click the area to open a file browser where you can select your document.

Supported formats: .DOCX (recommended), .DOC (legacy Word), .TXT (plain text). Maximum file size: 20MB.

4. Wait for Processing

The system processes your file, converting it from Word format to editable HTML. This takes 20-40 seconds. During processing, the system extracts all your text, preserves formatting like bold and italic, maintains your heading hierarchy, keeps your lists intact, and removes unwanted artifacts like figure captions and page numbers. You'll see a progress bar during this conversion.

5. Review Imported Content

Once processing completes, your content appears in the editor. Scroll through to verify everything imported correctly. The document title is usually extracted from the first heading or the filename. Check that headings are properly formatted, paragraphs are intact, and any important formatting is preserved.

6. Edit and Enhance with AI

Now you can use all of Automateed's AI features on your imported content. Select any text and use AI Enhancement to improve it. Generate new chapters with the AI Chapter tool. Add images, adjust formatting, or apply professional styling. Your imported document is now a fully-editable Automateed book.

7. Save and Export

Click "Save" to save your work. Then you can download it as a beautifully formatted PDF (choose from 7 templates) or export it back to DOCX format for further editing in Word.

Common Issue: If your Word document has very complex formatting (multiple columns, text boxes, embedded objects), some elements may not transfer perfectly. The system focuses on preserving the text content and basic formatting (headings, lists, bold, italic). You can reformat any problematic sections using the editor's tools after upload.

Writing Style Trainer

The Writing Style Trainer is an advanced feature that lets you teach the AI to write in your unique voice. Instead of using generic writing styles like "Professional" or "Casual", you can create custom styles that perfectly match how you want your books to sound. Once created, these styles can be reused across all your books, ensuring consistent voice and tone.

This is especially valuable for authors who have a distinctive writing voice, businesses that need brand-consistent content, or anyone creating multiple books who wants them to feel like they were written by the same person.

How to Create a Custom Writing Style:

1. Navigate to Writing Style Trainer

Find "Writing Style Trainer" in your dashboard's left sidebar and click it. You'll see a page showing "Your Styles" (any styles you've created) and options to create new ones.

2. Click "Create New Style"

Click the "New Style" or "Create New Style" button. A form will appear where you can define your custom writing style.

3. Name Your Style

Give your style a descriptive name that you'll recognize later. Choose something specific that describes the tone or purpose.

Good Examples:

  • • "Friendly Business Expert"
  • • "Academic Researcher"
  • • "Casual Storyteller"
  • • "Technical How-To Guide"

4. Write Detailed Style Instructions

This is the most important step. In the instructions field, describe in detail how you want the AI to write. Cover these elements:

Tone

Professional, casual, friendly, authoritative, humorous, empathetic, etc.

Sentence Structure

Short and punchy, varied lengths, complex with clauses, simple and direct

Vocabulary Level

Simple words, advanced terminology, technical jargon, accessible language

Perspective

First person (I/we), second person (you), third person (they/he/she)

Special Elements

Use of questions, metaphors, statistics, personal stories, bullet points

Example Complete Instructions:

"Write in a professional yet conversational tone. Use second person (you/your) to directly address the reader. Mix short punchy sentences with longer explanatory ones. Use clear, accessible business language - avoid unnecessary jargon. Include specific examples and real-world scenarios. Ask occasional rhetorical questions to engage readers. Maintain an encouraging tone that makes readers feel capable."

5. Test Your Style

Before saving, test how your style works. Click "Test Style" and select a test scenario (character description, explanation, introduction, etc.). The AI will generate sample text using your style instructions. Review the sample to see if it matches your vision. If not, refine your instructions and test again until you're satisfied.

6. Save and Use Your Style

Once you're happy with your test results, click "Save Style" or "Create Style". Your new custom style is now saved to your library and will appear in the Writing Style/Tone dropdown when you create ebooks or novels.

To use your custom style: When creating a new ebook or novel, look for the "Writing Tone" or "Style" dropdown field. Your custom styles will appear in this list along with the default options. Select your style, and the AI will generate all content matching your defined voice.

Advanced Usage: Create multiple styles for different purposes - one for business books, one for casual content, one for technical writing. This gives you flexibility while maintaining consistency within each book type.

🎨Cover & Design

Create professional book covers with AI, choose from beautiful PDF templates, and customize your book's appearance.

AI Cover Creator - Complete Guide

The AI Cover Creator is a powerful tool that generates professional book covers without requiring any design skills. It works by using AI to create a background image based on your text description, then overlays your book title and author name with fully customizable text styling. You can control fonts, colors, sizes, positions, and choose from 5 different layout templates.

To access the Cover Creator, click "AI Cover Creator" or "Cover Creator" in your sidebar menu. You'll see two main tabs: "For My Books" (create covers for existing books) and "From Scratch" (create standalone covers).

Step-by-Step: Create an AI-Generated Cover

1. Choose Creation Mode

Select "For My Books" tab if you want to create a cover for an existing ebook in your library. This auto-fills the title and author. Or select "From Scratch" to create a cover independently (useful for planning ahead or creating covers for external books).

2. Enter Book Information

Fill in the form fields:

Book Title: The title that will appear on the cover (keep it shorter for better visual impact)

Subtitle: Optional secondary text

Author Name: Your name or pen name

Genre/Theme: Helps inform the image generation (e.g., "Business", "Romance", "Children's")

3. Write an Image Prompt (Most Important Step)

The prompt describes what background image the AI should generate. Be specific and descriptive. Good prompts mention the scene, mood, colors, and style.

For Business Books:

"A modern city skyline at sunset with glass buildings in blue and orange tones, professional and inspiring"

For Romance Novels:

"An elegant couple silhouette at sunset on a beach with soft pink and purple sky, romantic and dreamy"

For Self-Help:

"A person climbing a mountain at sunrise with golden light, uplifting and motivational, watercolor style"

For Children's Books:

"A cute cartoon dragon with big friendly eyes in a colorful fantasy castle, bright cheerful colors, whimsical illustration"

Quick Tip: If you're creating a cover for an existing book, click the "Auto-generate Prompt" button. The AI will analyze your book title and automatically create an appropriate prompt for you. You can then edit it if needed.

4. Select a Template Style

Choose from 5 layout templates that determine how text is positioned on your cover:

Classic

Centered text, balanced design, traditional layout. Great for literary fiction and timeless topics.

Modern

Bold typography, asymmetric layout, contemporary feel. Perfect for business and tech books.

Elegant

Refined serif fonts, sophisticated positioning. Ideal for romance and historical fiction.

Bold

Large impactful text, attention-grabbing. Great for thrillers and action books.

Monochrome

Minimal design, stark black and white. Perfect for serious topics and literary works.

5. Customize Text Appearance (Optional)

The template provides default settings, but you can customize every aspect of your text:

  • Font Family: Choose from Georgia, Poppins, Playfair Display, Inter, Impact, and more
  • Font Size: Adjust with sliders (typically 60-80px for titles, 30-40px for author names)
  • Text Color: Use color picker to choose any color (ensure contrast with background)
  • Position: Left, center, or right alignment
  • Vertical Position: Top, middle, or bottom placement
  • Text Shadow: Add shadow for readability over complex backgrounds

6. Generate the Cover

Click "Generate Cover". The AI will create the background image based on your prompt (this takes 30-60 seconds), then automatically overlay your title and author name with the styling you specified. You'll see a preview of the complete cover.

Credit cost: 1 AI image credit per generation.

7. Save or Regenerate

Preview your cover. If you love it, click "Save Cover" to download the high-resolution image and apply it to your book. The cover automatically links to your selected book if you used "For My Books" mode.

If you want to try different options, you can adjust text styling in real-time (fonts, colors, positions) without regenerating the image, or you can modify the prompt and click "Generate" again to get a completely new background image.

Pro Tip for Better Covers: Look at bestselling books in your genre on Amazon and note what styles work. Use similar color schemes and layouts. Ensure your title is readable even at thumbnail size - test by shrinking your cover preview to see if you can still read it clearly.

PDF Templates Explained

When you download your book as a PDF, you can choose from 7 professionally designed templates. Each template applies a complete design system to your book including fonts, colors, heading styles, chapter formatting, and page layouts. These templates transform your plain text into beautiful, print-ready PDFs.

The templates are designed by professional book designers and optimized for both digital reading and printing. They automatically format your content with proper page breaks, headers, footers, and spacing. All are compatible with Amazon KDP and other print-on-demand services.

The 7 PDF Templates:

1. Modern Minimalist

Clean, contemporary design with blue accent colors (#2563eb) and sans-serif fonts (Inter). Features minimalist chapter headers with gradient backgrounds, ample white space, and modern typography. Headings have subtle shadows and clean lines.

Best for: Business books, technology guides, contemporary non-fiction, startups, digital marketing

2. Elegant Serif

Traditional, sophisticated design with gold/amber highlights (#d97706) and classic serif fonts (Playfair Display for headings, Lato for body). Features ornate chapter decorations, elegant spacing, and refined typography reminiscent of classic published books.

Best for: Fiction novels, memoirs, historical content, literary works, poetry, classic topics

3. Creative Studio

Vibrant purple (#7c3aed) and pink (#ec4899) gradients with creative typography. Features bold, artistic chapter headers, modern layouts, and eye-catching design elements. Very distinctive and memorable.

Best for: Creative topics, art & design books, innovation content, photography, music, creative entrepreneurship

4. Corporate Professional

Business-focused blue design (#1e40af) with clean, corporate layout. Features professional formatting suitable for training materials and business documentation. Conservative yet modern styling.

Best for: Corporate training, business strategy, professional development, HR materials, finance books

5. Nature Inspired

Green and earth tones (#16a34a) with nature-themed accents including 🌿 leaf symbols decorating chapter headers. Organic feel with serif fonts (Merriweather) and natural color palette. Creates calming, earthy atmosphere.

Best for: Environmental books, wellness guides, gardening, sustainability, mindfulness, natural health

6. Luxury Edition

Premium brown (#92400e) and gold (#d97706) styling with elegant serif fonts. Features luxurious formatting with ornate chapter headers, rich colors, and high-end presentation. Feels expensive and exclusive.

Best for: Luxury topics, premium content, high-end guides, exclusive materials, VIP offerings

7. Academic Journal

Professional academic formatting with blue (#1e40af) accents and traditional serif fonts (Merriweather). Clean, scholarly layout with proper citation formatting, footnote support, and academic conventions. Very formal and authoritative.

Best for: Research papers, academic texts, scholarly works, educational materials, scientific publications

Choosing a Template: You select your template twice - once when creating the book (this sets the default) and again when downloading as PDF (where you can try different templates without recreating the book). Experiment with different templates to see which best suits your content!

Upload Custom Covers

If you've already designed a cover in Photoshop, Canva, or another design tool, or if you have a cover designed by a professional, you can upload it directly to your book in Automateed. The system accepts JPG and PNG image files up to 5MB in size.

How to Upload a Custom Cover:

1. Prepare Your Cover Image

Ensure your cover meets these requirements:

  • Format: JPG or PNG (PNG recommended for crisp text)
  • Resolution: 1600×2400 pixels minimum (Amazon KDP recommended size)
  • File Size: Under 5MB (compress if needed using TinyPNG)
  • Color Mode: RGB (not CMYK)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1:1.6 (standard book cover ratio)

2. Navigate to Your Book

Go to "Your Books" or your library in the sidebar. Click on the book you want to add a cover to. This opens the book's detail page where you can view chapters, edit content, and manage settings.

3. Find the Upload Cover Option

Look for an "Upload Cover", "Add Cover", or "Change Cover" button on your book's detail page. This is usually near the top of the page or in the cover image section.

4. Select and Upload Your Image

Click the upload button, then browse to find your cover image file on your computer. Select it and click "Open". The system validates the file (checks format and size), then uploads it to the server. You'll see a progress bar during upload.

5. Preview and Confirm

After upload, you'll see a preview of your cover. Check that it looks correct and that the resolution is good. If everything looks right, click "Save" or "Apply" to attach this cover to your book. The cover will now appear on your book in the library and will be included when you download or publish.

Image Quality Matters: Use high-resolution images for best results. Covers that look pixelated at small sizes will turn readers away. If you're creating covers for Amazon KDP, use their recommended size of 1600×2400 pixels for optimal quality across all devices.

🌍Translation Features

Expand your reach globally by translating books into 11+ languages while maintaining perfect formatting.

How to Translate Books - Complete Workflow

Automateed's translation feature allows you to translate your completed books into 11+ languages including Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Greek, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), Hindi, and Arabic. The translation engine uses GPT-4.1-nano to provide high-quality translations while preserving all your document formatting - headings, lists, bold text, italics, and document structure remain intact.

This is perfect for reaching international markets with the same book, creating multilingual product offerings, or targeting specific language demographics. You can translate the same book into multiple languages and publish each version separately.

Important: Keep the browser page open during translation! The process runs on the server but needs your tab active to show real-time progress. Translation jobs can take 5-60 minutes depending on book length.

Step-by-Step: Translate a Book

1. Prepare Your Source File

First, download your book as a DOCX file from Automateed if it's not already on your computer. Go to your book's detail page and click "Download as DOCX". Save this file - you'll upload it for translation.

If you have a DOCX from another source, ensure it's under 20MB and uses simple formatting for best results.

2. Navigate to Translate Book

In your dashboard's left sidebar, find and click "Translate Book" or "Translation". This opens the translation page with two tabs: "New Translation" and "Translated Books".

3. Upload Your Document

On the "New Translation" tab, you'll see a drag-and-drop upload area. Either drag your DOCX file directly onto this area or click it to open a file browser. Select your file and it will upload.

As soon as the file uploads, the system automatically analyzes it and shows you an estimate: word count and estimated ebook credits required. Translation costs approximately 1 ebook credit per 5,000-10,000 words.

4. Select Target Language

Use the "Target Language" dropdown menu to choose which language you want to translate your book into. You'll see all 11+ supported languages listed. Select one language per translation job.

5. Configure Settings

Check the "Preserve formatting" checkbox (this is ON by default and highly recommended). When enabled, the translation maintains all your headings, lists, bold text, and document structure. The output will look exactly like your input, just in a different language.

The AI model is automatically set to GPT-4.1-nano, which provides the best balance of quality and speed for translations.

6. Review Cost and Start Translation

Click "Start Translation". A confirmation dialog appears showing:

  • • Total word count of your document
  • • Estimated ebook credits required
  • • Your current credit balance
  • • A reminder to keep the page open

Review this information. If you have enough credits, click "Confirm & Start" to begin translation.

7. Monitor Progress (KEEP PAGE OPEN!)

The translation job starts and you'll see real-time progress updates:

  • • Queue position (if other jobs are ahead of yours)
  • • Translation progress percentage (0-100%)
  • • Blocks completed (X of Y blocks translated)
  • • Estimated time remaining (ETA)

Typical translation times: Short book (5,000 words) = 5-10 minutes | Medium book (15,000 words) = 15-25 minutes | Long book (40,000+ words) = 40-60 minutes

8. Download Translated Book

When translation completes, you'll see a "Translation ready" message with a download button. Click "Download" to get your translated DOCX file. The filename will be "OriginalName-TargetLanguage.docx" (e.g., "MyBook-Spanish.docx").

9. Review and Adjust

Open the translated document in Word or Google Docs. Scan through to verify formatting is intact and translations look good. Make any necessary manual adjustments for terminology specific to your field or culture-specific references that might need localization.

Translating Multiple Languages: You can run multiple translation jobs simultaneously! Start one translation, then switch to the "Translated Books" tab to start another while the first one processes. Monitor all jobs from the "Translated Books" tab where you'll see status for each translation.

Supported Languages for Translation

Automateed currently supports translation into 11 major world languages, covering billions of potential readers across the globe. Each language is handled by GPT-4.1-nano, which has been trained on vast amounts of text in these languages and understands cultural nuances, idioms, and proper grammar for each.

🇪🇸 Spanish

550+ million speakers worldwide. Huge market for ebooks in Spain and Latin America.

🇫🇷 French

280+ million speakers. Strong book market in France, Canada, and Africa.

🇩🇪 German

130+ million speakers. Germans are prolific readers with high ebook adoption.

🇮🇹 Italian

85+ million speakers. Growing digital publishing market in Italy.

🇵🇹 Portuguese

260+ million speakers. Large markets in Brazil and Portugal.

🇬🇷 Greek

13+ million speakers. Educated market with high literacy rates.

🇯🇵 Japanese

125+ million speakers. Massive book market with high digital adoption.

🇰🇷 Korean

80+ million speakers. Tech-savvy population loves ebooks.

🇨🇳 Chinese (Simplified)

1.1+ billion speakers. Enormous market opportunity in China.

🇮🇳 Hindi

600+ million speakers. Fast-growing digital content market in India.

🇸🇦 Arabic

420+ million speakers. Underserved market with growing demand.

Market Opportunity: Translating your book into just Spanish, French, and German can potentially multiply your audience by 10x or more. Most creators focus only on English, so offering quality content in other languages gives you a competitive advantage.

📤Publishing & Export

Share your books with the world through the Automateed marketplace or download for external publishing platforms.

Publish on Automateed Marketplace

The Automateed marketplace allows you to publish your books directly on the platform where readers can discover and purchase them. You set your own prices, add descriptions and covers, and track your sales and revenue. This feature is available for paid subscribers.

Prerequisite: Publishing requires a completed publisher profile. You'll be prompted to create one the first time you publish a book.

How to Publish a Book:

1. Complete Your Book

Ensure your book is finished and polished. Review all chapters, add a professional cover (use AI Cover Creator or upload your own), and make sure you're happy with the content. The book should be marked as "Completed" in your library.

2. Click Publish Button

Navigate to your book's detail page from your library. Look for a "Publish" or "Publish Book" button (this button only appears for paid subscribers). Click this button to start the publishing process.

3. Add or Verify Cover Image

The publishing wizard will guide you through several steps. First is the cover image. If you haven't added a cover yet, you can upload one, generate one with AI, or choose from templates. If you already have a cover, it will be shown for verification.

4. Generate or Write Book Description

Click "Generate Description" to have AI create a compelling book description by analyzing your content. The AI writes marketing copy designed to attract readers and highlight your book's value. You can regenerate for different versions or manually edit the description.

Good descriptions are 150-300 words, hook readers in the first sentence, highlight key benefits/plot points, and end with a call-to-action.

5. Set Book Details

Fill in the publishing details:

  • Title: Confirm or edit your book title
  • Category: Select the appropriate category (Fiction, Business, Self-Help, etc.)
  • Price: Set your selling price in USD ($0 for free, typically $2.99-$19.99)
  • Checkout URL: Add link where readers buy (Stripe, Gumroad, your website, etc.)

6. Review and Publish

Review all information for accuracy. When everything looks good, click the "Publish Book" button. Your book goes live on the marketplace immediately and gets a unique URL you can share on social media, email, or embed on your website.

Publisher Dashboard: After publishing, access your Publisher Dashboard to track views, sales, and revenue across all your published books. You can update book details, change prices, or unpublish books anytime from this dashboard.

Amazon KDP Publishing Guide

Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) is the world's largest self-publishing platform. Automateed's PDFs are specifically optimized for KDP with correct formatting, page sizes, and professional templates that meet Amazon's requirements.

To publish on Amazon KDP, you'll download your book as a PDF from Automateed, then upload it to kdp.amazon.com. Here's the complete process:

Quick KDP Workflow:

  1. Download your book as PDF from Automateed (select appropriate template)
  2. Go to kdp.amazon.com and sign in or create account
  3. Click "Create New Title" and choose "Paperback" or "Kindle eBook"
  4. Fill in title, author, description (can copy from Automateed)
  5. Upload your PDF as the manuscript
  6. Create or upload cover (can use cover from Automateed)
  7. Set pricing and territories
  8. Publish - goes live in 24-72 hours

Recommended Templates for KDP: Modern Minimalist works great for business/tech books. Elegant Serif is perfect for fiction. Academic Journal suits educational content. All templates are tested and work perfectly with Amazon's system.

Download & Export Options

Automateed offers two main export formats: PDF and DOCX. Each format serves different purposes and use cases.

PDF Export (Print-Ready)

Click "Download as PDF" on your book's detail page. Choose from 7 professional templates. The system generates a beautifully formatted PDF in 30-90 seconds with proper page breaks, headers, table of contents, and page numbers.

Best for:

  • • Publishing on Amazon KDP
  • • Selling on your website
  • • Professional distribution
  • • Print-on-demand services
  • • Final, polished versions

DOCX Export (Editable)

Click "Download as DOCX" for an editable Microsoft Word document. Downloads instantly with all your content and basic formatting. You can then edit in Word, Google Docs, or any word processor.

Best for:

  • • Further editing in Microsoft Word
  • • Sharing with editors or collaborators
  • • Translating in external tools
  • • Creating custom formatted versions
  • • Backing up your work

🎯Step-by-Step Workflows

Complete tutorials for common tasks with time estimates and detailed steps.

Complete Beginner Workflow

The complete beginner workflow is covered in the "Quick Start Guide" section at the top of this page. Scroll up to "Getting Started" and follow the 8 detailed steps to create your first book from account creation to finished PDF. That guide walks you through everything a new user needs to know.

Create & Publish in 10 Minutes

Goal: Go from idea to published book as fast as possible | Time: 10 minutes

This speed-optimized workflow skips optional steps to get you published quickly. Perfect when you need to test an idea fast or meet a deadline.

Min 1-2

Quick Setup

Enter title, select audience, choose "Professional" tone, select "Modern Minimalist" template, skip images

Min 2-3

Generate Outline

Click "Generate Outline", wait 30 seconds, quick scan (don't edit), click "Create Ebook"

Min 3-7

Generation

Watch progress, meanwhile prepare cover idea

Min 7-8

Quick Cover

Auto-generate prompt, click "Generate", save first result

Min 8-9

Description & Details

Click "Publish", generate description, set category & price

Min 9-10

Publish

Review, click "Publish Book", share URL

Create Professional Covers

The detailed guide for creating professional covers is in the "AI Cover Creator" section above. Scroll up to "Cover & Design" to find the complete step-by-step walkthrough with prompt examples and customization options.

Translate a Book Workflow

The detailed translation workflow is in the "How to Translate Books" section above. Scroll up to "Translation Features" for the complete 9-step process with progress monitoring and download instructions.

Earn Free Credits with Reviews

Total Possible: 7 free ebook credits by leaving reviews on 3 platforms | Time: 10-15 minutes per review

You can earn free ebook credits by leaving honest reviews of Automateed on three platforms: Trustpilot (3 credits), Google Reviews (2 credits), and TheresAnAIForThat (2 credits). This feature is available for paid subscribers only.

Trustpilot Review

3 Credits
  1. Go to Trustpilot.com and search for "Automateed"
  2. Click "Write a Review" and sign in or create account
  3. Rate with stars (1-5) and write detailed review (100+ words recommended)
  4. Submit review and wait for it to appear publicly
  5. Take screenshot showing your name, rating, review text, and date
  6. In Automateed, go to "Earn Credits" page and click "Request Credits" for Trustpilot
  7. Upload screenshot and submit request
  8. Admin reviews within 24-48 hours and adds 3 credits to your account

Google Reviews

2 Credits
  1. Search "Automateed" on Google and find the business listing
  2. Click "Write a review", sign in with Google account
  3. Select star rating and write review (50+ words)
  4. Publish review, take screenshot
  5. Submit screenshot via "Earn Credits" page in Automateed
  6. Receive 2 credits after approval

TheresAnAIForThat (TAIA)

2 Credits
  1. Go to TheresAnAIForThat.com and search for "Automateed"
  2. Click on listing and scroll to reviews
  3. Sign up/sign in, write detailed review
  4. Rate features and overall experience
  5. Submit and take screenshot
  6. Upload to Automateed's "Earn Credits" page
  7. Receive 2 credits after admin approval

Requirements: Reviews must be genuine and detailed (minimum 50-100 words). You can only submit one request per platform. Screenshots must clearly show your review, name, rating, and date. Paid subscribers only.

💳Credits & Account

Understand how credits work, manage your account, and maximize your subscription value.

Understanding the Credit System

Automateed uses a credit-based system to manage AI feature usage. There are four types of credits, each used for different features. Your subscription plan determines how many credits you receive each month, and you can purchase additional credits (topups) if needed.

📚

Ebook Credits

Ebook credits are your primary currency for creating books. They're used for generating ebooks, novels, storybooks, coloring books, courses, and translating existing books.

Cost breakdown:

  • • Standard ebooks (≤50 subchapters): 1 credit
  • • Large ebooks (>50 subchapters): 2 credits
  • • Books with AI images: +1 credit
  • • Storybooks: 1-3 credits (based on length)
  • • Coloring books: 1-3 credits (based on pages)
  • • Translation: ~1 credit per 5,000-10,000 words

How to check balance: Look at the top-right corner of your dashboard. Your ebook credit count is displayed in the profile dropdown or header area.

🎨

AI Image Credits

AI Image credits are used for generating images with artificial intelligence. This includes book cover backgrounds, ebook illustrations, storybook page images, and coloring book designs.

Usage:

  • • Each AI cover generation: 1 credit
  • • Ebook illustration: 1 credit per image
  • • Storybook page illustration: included in ebook credits
  • • Regenerating images: 1 credit per attempt
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Task Credits

Task credits are used for AI-powered editing and enhancement features. This includes text improvement, chapter generation, and various AI operations in the Book Editor.

Usage:

  • • AI text enhancement: ~1 credit per 100 characters
  • • AI chapter generation: 1 credit per chapter
  • • Description generation: Uses task credits
  • • Various AI tools and operations

Good news: Most paid plans include unlimited task credits!

♾️

Lifetime Credits

Lifetime credits are special credits awarded to users who purchased lifetime licenses. They function exactly like ebook credits (can be used for creating books, translating, etc.) but have one key difference - they never expire.

While regular ebook credits reset monthly with your subscription, lifetime credits remain in your account permanently. This makes lifetime plans especially valuable for long-term users.

Credit Reset: Monthly subscription credits reset at the start of each billing cycle. Unused credits do NOT roll over - use them before they reset! Yearly plan credits reset annually. Lifetime credits never reset.

Purchase Credits (Topups)

If you've used all your monthly credits before your subscription renews, you can purchase additional credit packs called "topups". These are one-time purchases that add credits to your account immediately.

How to Purchase Credits:

1. Navigate to Topups Page

Click on your credit balance in the top-right corner, or find "Topups" or "Purchase Credits" in the sidebar menu. This opens the credit purchase page.

2. Choose a Credit Package

Select from available packages (e.g., 5 ebook credits, 15 ebook credits, 50 ebook credits, image credit packs, task credit packs, or combo packs). Larger packages typically offer better value per credit.

3. Select Payment Method

Choose between credit card payment (via Stripe) or PayPal. Both are secure and process instantly.

4. Complete Purchase

Enter payment details and complete checkout. Credits are added to your account immediately upon successful payment. You'll receive a confirmation email and can start using credits right away.

Combo Builder: Some plans offer a "Combo Builder" where you can create custom credit packs mixing ebook credits, image credits, and task credits in quantities you choose. This gives you exactly what you need at the best price.

Ways to Earn Free Credits

Besides purchasing credits, there are several ways to earn free credits on Automateed. These methods allow you to expand your credit balance without additional payment.

⭐1. Leave Reviews (Up to 7 Credits)

Write honest reviews on Trustpilot (3 credits), Google Reviews (2 credits), and TheresAnAIForThat (2 credits). See the "Earn Free Credits with Reviews" section above for complete instructions. Paid subscribers only.

🤝2. Affiliate Program

Join the affiliate program (found in sidebar) to earn commissions on referrals. When someone signs up through your unique link and subscribes, you earn recurring commissions. Access marketing materials, track referrals, and get paid via PayPal or bank transfer.

🏆3. Leaderboard Rewards

Compete on the leaderboard by creating books, publishing, getting sales, and being active. Top 10 users each week/month receive bonus credits and special badges. Check the "Leaderboard" in your sidebar to see rankings.

Subscription Plans Explained

Automateed offers multiple subscription tiers to fit different needs and budgets. Each plan includes a monthly allocation of credits plus access to various features. Higher tiers include more credits and unlock premium features.

Free Plan

Test Automateed with limited access. Create preview books up to 6 subchapters (~18 pages). Get 10-20 task credits per month. No AI image credits. Cannot publish on marketplace.

Best for: Testing the platform before committing to paid plan.

Entry Plan (~$15/month)

Full features unlocked. Typically includes 4 ebook credits/month, 4 AI image credits/month, unlimited task credits. Can publish on marketplace. No watermarks.

Best for: Individual creators making 3-4 books per month.

Standard Plan (~$25/month)

Higher allocation. Typically 8 ebook credits/month, 8 AI image credits/month, unlimited tasks. All features included. Priority support.

Best for: Active creators or small content teams.

Premium/Pro Plan (~$50/month)

Maximum credits. Typically 30 ebook credits/month, 30 AI image credits/month, unlimited tasks. All features, priority support, advanced tools.

Best for: Professional authors, agencies, or heavy users.

Lifetime License

One-time payment for lifetime access. Generous credit allocations that never expire. All future updates included. Lifetime credits accumulate rather than reset monthly.

Best for: Long-term users who want best value and permanent access.

Upgrade Anytime: You can upgrade your plan at any time from the "Subscription Info" page in your profile dropdown. When you upgrade, you immediately get access to the higher tier's credits and features.

🔧Troubleshooting & Support

Common Issues & Solutions

Here are solutions to the most frequently encountered issues:

Book generation taking too long

Check your internet connection, don't refresh the page, and wait at least 10 minutes before assuming failure.

Not enough credits

Purchase credit topups, reduce book size, request credits via reviews, or upgrade your subscription plan.

Contact Support

Need help? Our support team is here to assist you.

Email Support

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