Find the gap. Own your niche.
Magnet/Cerebro-style keyword intelligence, competitor gaps and reader demand. Start with a direction, not a guess.
On the roadmap LESS FRICTION. MORE FIRST CHAPTERS.
Your expertise deserves
a bookshelf.✳
You have something worth sharing. Turn it into a nonfiction book
with one workspace to research, write, design and launch.
No credit card required Your voice. Your ownership.
Big ideas. Real books.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE Interactive preview
STEP 01 / DISCOVER
Small niche. Big possibility.
Find the intersection of what you know and what readers need.
Mindful productivity for busy creatives
86/ 100
A promising first bookHigh opportunityReader demandStrong
CompetitionApproachable
Growth potentialRising
Your unfair advantage? A practical, gentle approach in a market full of hustle. That’s a story worth telling.
Illustrative demo · sample data, not live researchBuilt for your next big idea ↗
ONE WORKSPACE, FROM FIRST THOUGHT TO FINAL DRAFT
AI-powered. Human-led. Your work stays yours Built for independent authors
A SMALL TEAM’S WORTH OF TOOLSYou bring the knowledge.
You bring the knowledge.
We connect the dots.
Less tab-hopping. More book-making.
A connected workflow for the independent author.
Your knowledge. Your voice.
Claude 3.5-powered interviews turn your lived experience into chapters. A writing partner, never a replacement for you.
On the roadmapA beautiful book, inside out.
Atticus-style formatting, considered typography and print-ready layouts. Make every page feel intentional.
On the roadmapMake a first impression that lasts.
AI-assisted cover briefs, striking covers and 3D book mockups that look right at home on a bookshelf.
On the roadmapDon’t just finish. Launch.
A launch kit, compelling Amazon listing and royalty calculator. Know your numbers before you hit publish.
On the roadmapMore shelves. A clearer picture.
Plan distribution, track BSR and understand your royalties. Keep the business side of your books in one place.
On the roadmapKeep the conversation going.
Platform-ready campaigns for Instagram, Threads, X and your blog. A social auto-publishing workflow built around your book.
On the roadmapWe’re building in the open. Accounts, projects and secure key management are available now; the full book-making toolkit above is coming in upcoming releases.
ONE IDEA. NINE CLEAR STEPS.From “someday” to
From “someday” to
“I wrote a book.”
A guided path, not a blank page.
01
Discover your niche
Find a topic with room for your perspective.
02
Know your reader
Give your book a reader and a clear promise.
03
Shape the outline
Build a journey worth following.
04
Write your chapters
Turn your stories into practical insights.
05
Design & format
Give every page a little breathing room.
06
Create your cover
Make your first impression count.
07
Perfect your listing
Help the right readers find you.
08
Plan your launch
Build anticipation, one conversation at a time.
09
Publish & grow
Put your work into the world. Keep going.
FOR THE EXPERT WHO HASN’T CALLED THEMSELVES AN AUTHOR. YET.
“
The best book on your subject
might still be inside your head.
Let’s give it a place on the shelf.
EARLY AUTHOR STORIES
Real stories belong here. Customer testimonials coming after our early-access launch — no invented reviews, no borrowed stars.
START SMALL. THINK BIG.An investment in
An investment in
your next chapter.
Try your first idea for free. Grow when you’re ready.
Free
A little curiosity. A big idea.
$0/ forever
Start creating - 1 book project
- 20 AI calls per month
- Bring your own AI keys
- Your ideas always belong to you
FOR AUTHORS READY TO PUBLISH
THE WHOLE BOOKSHELFPro
From your first idea to your next launch.
$29/ month
Billed monthly. Cancel anytime.- Unlimited book projects
- 2,000 AI calls per month
- Up to 10 collaborators
- A foundation built for your publishing workflow
Prices in USD. Taxes calculated at checkout. Advanced publishing tools are rolling out; see the roadmap below.
GOOD QUESTIONSA little clarity
A little clarity
before you begin.
Do I need to be a writer?+
No. You bring subject knowledge and real experience. The guided workflow is designed to help you organize those ideas, develop your voice and work through a first draft.
Will my book sound like AI?+
Your voice is the starting point. The planned interview-led writing tools use your stories, perspective and examples. Always review and edit AI output; you remain the author and fact-checker.
Can I bring my own API keys?+
Yes. Save OpenRouter, OpenAI, Anthropic, DeepSeek or image-provider keys in Settings. Keys are encrypted server-side and only their last four characters are displayed. Your provider may bill you separately.
Is everything on this page available today?+
Not yet. This is our early-access foundation. Accounts, your project dashboard, billing and secure API key management are available. Research, writing, formatting, covers, exports and scheduling are on the roadmap.
Does PublishEngine publish directly to Amazon?+
No. You retain responsibility for reviewing content, meeting KDP requirements and submitting your book. We’re building tools to make preparation easier, not guaranteeing approval or sales.
Can I cancel Pro anytime?+
Yes. Manage or cancel your subscription through the secure Paddle customer portal from Settings → Billing. Cancellation timing and current access are shown in your subscription details.
It needs yours.
Make room for the book only you can write.
Let’s start your first chapter ✳