Guides for authors
Plain, practical guides to writing, formatting and publishing your book.
How to write a book with AI, step by step
How to write a whole novel with AI that still sounds human: plan, outline, draft chapter by chapter, edit, and publish on Amazon KDP. A practical guide for indie authors.
The best AI book writing software: what actually matters
What makes good AI book writing software in 2026: story bible, chapter planning, style control, human-sounding editing, covers, Kindle and paperback files. A buyer's checklist for authors.
How to format a paperback for Amazon KDP
KDP paperback formatting made simple: trim sizes, gutter and margin rules by page count, embedded fonts, spine width for cream and white paper, and wrap cover size with bleed.
How to make a book cover with AI
Make a professional AI book cover: genre conventions, the right sizes for Kindle (1600 x 2560) and paperback wrap covers, title lettering that reads at thumbnail size, and Amazon's AI disclosure.
How to write a "you decide" interactive book
How to write an interactive 'you decide' book: second person, branching maps, meaningful choices, multiple endings, and making the choices clickable in Kindle e-books.
Authora vs Sudowrite
Authora vs Sudowrite compared: planning, style control, human-sounding editing, covers, Kindle and paperback files, and pricing. Find the AI novel writing tool that fits how you work.
Authora vs Novelcrafter
Authora vs Novelcrafter: codex vs story bible, built-in AI vs bringing your own key, editing, covers and KDP-ready files. Which AI novel writing software fits you?
Authora vs ChatGPT
Can you write a book with ChatGPT? Compare ChatGPT with Authora for novels: memory across chapters, outline, style, human-sounding editing, covers and KDP-ready files.
Try it on your own book
Authora plans, writes and edits your book in the style you choose, then makes the cover, the Kindle e-book and the print-ready paperback. The free trial includes 10,000 words, no card needed.