Pricing
Simple, Transparent Pricing
One-time fees per book. Optional Author Pro membership ($9/mo) for 20% off every order — stacks with promo codes.
Starter
Write It For Me — AI Book
Perfect for a quick memoir, gift book, or first experiment with AI storytelling.
- Short book (up to 20 pages)
- AI-generated illustrations
- Paperback binding
- 5 AI generation questions
- Inline editing & rewrites
- Cover sample previews
- Free US shipping
- Hardcover upgrade
- Artist collaboration
- Extended length (40+ pages)
Creator
Help Me Write — AI Book
For writers who want to craft their own story with AI assistance and more creative control.
- Standard book (up to 40 pages)
- AI-generated illustrations
- Choice of paperback or hardcover
- Help Me Write editor
- Tone & style adjustments
- Character art samples
- Full inline editing suite
- Free US shipping
- Artist collaboration
- Unlimited length
Signature
Artist Collaboration
The full experience. Real artist illustrations, any book length, and premium binding options.
- Any book length
- Real artist illustrations
- Choice of paperback or hardcover
- AI writing or Help Me Write
- Direct artist messaging
- Custom cover design
- Unlimited sample revisions
- Priority printing & shipping
- Free US shipping
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Starter | Creator | Signature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Book length | Up to 20 pages | Up to 40 pages | Any length |
| AI writing | |||
| Help Me Write editor | |||
| AI illustrations | Optional | ||
| Real artist illustrations | |||
| Paperback binding | |||
| Hardcover upgrade | |||
| Cover design | AI-generated | AI-generated | Custom artist |
| Inline editing | |||
| Sample previews | |||
| Priority printing | |||
| Free US shipping |
Pricing FAQs
What's included in the base price?
The base price covers AI writing or editing, AI-generated illustrations (where applicable), your chosen binding, a custom cover, and free US shipping. Artist collaboration fees are additional and set by the artist.
Are there any hidden fees?
No. The price you see is the price you pay — unless you add upgrades like hardcover, extra pages, or an artist collaboration. Everything is shown clearly at checkout before you confirm.
Can I upgrade my plan later?
Yes. If you start with a Starter book, you can upgrade to Creator or Signature at any time before finalizing your order. Your progress is saved.
How does artist pricing work?
Artists set their own rates per project or per illustration. InkdByYou adds a 15% platform fee on the artist's rate. You see the full breakdown before confirming any collaboration.
Do you offer refunds?
We offer full refunds if you cancel before approving your final samples. Once a book is sent to print, we can no longer issue a full refund but will work with you on reprints if there's a quality issue.