AI Book Writer – User Documentation

Introduction

AI Book Writer is a desktop application that helps you create complete books using artificial intelligence. From initial concept to final manuscript and cover design, the app guides you through the entire book creation process.

System Requirements

• Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
• 4GB RAM minimum
• Internet connection
• OpenAI API key
• Ideogram API key

Getting Started

1. Installation

1. Download AIBookWriterSetup.exe
2. Run the installer
3. Follow the setup wizard
4. Launch AI Book Writer

2. API Key Setup

The app requires two API keys:

OpenAI API Key

1. Visit OpenAI
2. Create an account or sign in
3. Go to the API keys section
4. Create a new key
5. Copy the key to the app settings

Ideogram API Key

1. Visit Ideogram
2. Create an account or sign in
3. Generate an API key
4. Copy the key to the app settings

3. Quick Start Guide

1. Open AI Book Writer
2. Click “Settings” and enter your API keys
3. Save settings
4. Enter or generate a book idea
5. Enter or generate writing styles
6. Set chapters, paragraphs, and words per paragraph
7. Choose book category and style
8. Generate or enter a book concept
9. Go to the next page and enter or generate the story structure
10. Go to the next page and generate the book automatically or via interactive mode (generation time depends on the number of chapters)
11. Go to the next page and set the author and year
12. Review your book, change fonts and settings if needed
13. Save the book as a DOCX file on your PC
14. Go to the next page and create a cover generation prompt
15. After the prompt is created, click on “Generate Cover”
16. Refine or remix the generated cover with the other generation options

Creating Your Book

Step 1: Book Setup

1. Enter the book idea and wrting style
2. Set the target language
3. Choose the book genre
4. Set the approximate book length

Step 2: Story Structure

1. Navigate to the “Story Structure” tab
2. Generate or enter plot points
3. Review and edit the story outline
4. Confirm the structure

Step 3: Content Generation

1. Go to the “Generate” tab
2. Click “Generate Book” to start
3. Monitor progress in real-time
4. Review generated chapters
5. Edit content as needed

Step 4: Document Formatting

1. Switch to the “Document” tab
2. Choose a formatting style
3. Preview the manuscript
4. Export to DOCX format

Step 5: Cover Design

1. Open the “Cover” tab
2. Enter or generate a cover promot description
3. Generate cover options
4. Select the preferred design
5. Export the final cover

Features Guide

Book Generation

• Interactive Mode: Review and edit content while generating
• Automatic Mode: Complete book generation without interruption
• Style Control: Adjust writing tone and style
• Language Support: Generate in multiple languages

Story Structure

• Five-act framework
• Character development tools
• Plot point generation
• Scene organization
• Story consistency checking

Document Management

• Professional formatting
• Chapter organization
• Table of contents
• Multiple export options

Cover Design

• AI image generation
• Multiple style options
• High-resolution export

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

API Connection Problems

• Check your internet connection
• Verify the validity of your API key
• Ensure you have sufficient API credits
• Check the API status pages

Generation Errors

• Restart the generation process
• Clear temporary files
• Check available disk space
• Reduce content length

Export Issues

• Close the document in other applications
• Check write permissions
• Ensure sufficient space
• Try an alternative location

FAQ

Q: How much does API usage cost? A: Using the gpt-4-turbo model, 5 chapters typically cost around 10-20 euro cents. Costs vary based on chapter length and selected AI model.

Q: Can I edit generated content? A: Yes, all generated content can be edited in the interactive editor.

Q: Are there language limitations? A: The app supports major languages, but quality may vary by language.

Q: Do I own the generated content? A: Yes, you retain full rights to all generated content.

Q: Can I import existing books? A: Currently, the app focuses on new book creation.

Support

For additional help:

• Email: aibookwriter [at] robertbuerger.de
• Documentation: AI Book Writer Docs
• Updates: Check “Help > About” for version info

Best Practices

1. Regular Saving

   • Save progress frequently
   • Use the automatic backup feature
   • Keep backup copies

2. API Usage

   • Monitor API credit usage
   • Update API keys before expiry
   • Use test generations for experiments

3. Content Review

   • Always review generated content
   • Check for consistency
   • Verify factual accuracy
   • Edit for style preferences