Question 1

How does Help Me Write work?

Accepted Answer

You write your story chapter by chapter in our editor. As you go, you can highlight any section and ask the AI to rewrite it, expand it, adjust the tone, or fix grammar. You're always in control — the AI is your editor, not your ghostwriter.

Question 2

How does Write It For Me work?

Accepted Answer

Answer five questions about your story, your voice, and who it's for. Our AI generates a complete first draft. You then review every chapter, edit inline, and request rewrites until it feels right. Nothing is finalized without your approval.

Question 3

Can I edit after generation?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Every section is fully editable. You can type directly into the text, use the toolbar to request rewrites, change tone, add characters, or even correct factual details. Your book is never locked.

Question 4

What are the 5 questions for AI generation?

Accepted Answer

The questions vary by genre, but generally cover: (1) What's the core story or memory? (2) Who is the main character or perspective? (3) What tone should it have? (4) Who is the audience? (5) Any specific details, settings, or themes to include?

Question 5

What AI illustration tools do you support?

Accepted Answer

We integrate with leading AI image generators and offer curated style presets including manga/anime, watercolor, fine-line tattoo, blackwork, neo-traditional, realism, digital painting, and children's book styles. You can regenerate samples with any style.

Question 6

How do artist collaborations work?

Accepted Answer

Browse artist portfolios, filter by style and price, and message artists directly. Once you agree on a scope and rate, the artist creates custom illustrations for your book. You review sketches and finals before anything is locked in.

Question 7

Can I use a tattoo artist for my book?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Many of our artists specialize in fine-line, blackwork, and neo-traditional tattoo styles. Their art translates beautifully to printed books, especially for memoirs, poetry, and dark fiction.

Question 8

What if I don't like the samples?

Accepted Answer

You can regenerate AI illustration samples as many times as you want, tweaking prompts and styles. With artists, you review sketches first and can request revisions before the final art is rendered. You approve everything.

Question 9

How long does printing take?

Accepted Answer

Paperback books typically print within 7–10 business days. Hardcovers take 10–14 business days due to the additional binding process. Both include quality inspection before shipping.

Question 10

What sizes are available?

Accepted Answer

Our standard trade size is 6×9 inches — the most popular size for novels and memoirs. Both paperback and hardcover editions use this size with 70# cream or white archival paper.

Question 11

Do you ship internationally?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We ship to 40+ countries. US shipping is free and takes 3–5 business days. International delivery typically takes 7–14 business days depending on the destination and customs.

Question 12

What's your return policy?

Accepted Answer

Full refunds are available if you cancel before approving final samples. Once printed, we can't offer full refunds but will replace or reprint books with manufacturing defects at no charge. Contact support within 14 days of delivery.

Question 13

How do I apply as an artist?

Accepted Answer

Visit our Artist Application page at /artist-apply. You'll share your portfolio, styles, rates, and availability. Our team reviews every application personally and responds within 5 business days.

Question 14

How does artist pricing work?

Accepted Answer

You set your own rates per project or per illustration. Clients see your rate upfront before contacting you. InkdByYou adds a 15% platform fee on top of your rate, which the client pays at checkout.

Question 15

What commission does InkdByYou take?

Accepted Answer

We take a 15% platform fee on completed artist collaborations. This covers payment processing, dispute mediation, customer support, and marketplace infrastructure. There are no monthly or listing fees.

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