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Product Purchase & Checkout Flows

This guide covers how to purchase Bookcicle products and services, including the AI-powered editorial and translation services, ghostwriting, and analytics. You'll learn about available plans, checkout workflows, pricing, bundles, and how to use coupons or select advanced options.

AI Services: Editorial, Translation, Ghostwriting, Convert​

Bookcicle offers a suite of AI-powered services to help you draft, edit, translate, and adapt your manuscripts. All services are designed for human-in-the-loop workflows—AI accelerates, but you remain in control.

Service Catalog​

ServiceDescriptionPrice
GhostwritingAI drafts chapters or full manuscripts in your style$149.99
EditorialCopy editing, proofreading, line editing, and more with AI and human review$99.99
TranslationLiterary translation preserving voice and rhythm (9 target languages)$99.99
Literary ConvertAdapt your work between formats (novel → screenplay, etc.)$99.99
Analytics (Add-on)Deep insights, tropes, pacing, and summary report (with Editorial only)$39.99
Advanced QA (Add-on)Second model-guided pass that issues PASS / FAIL / PATCH per section to preserve consistency, voice, pace, and tone. Only failing parts are re-run$49.99

How to Purchase​

  1. Choose a Service:
    • Visit the relevant service page (Ghostwriting, Editorial, Translation, Convert).
  2. Configure Your Order:
    • Click "Buy Now" or "Start" to open the configuration dialog.
    • Select options like editing type, target language, or format.
    • For Studio subscribers, you can pick your preferred AI model.
    • Optionally add Advanced Analytics (Editorial only).
    • Apply coupon code SAVE10 for 10% off.
  3. Bundles:
    • Select a bundle to combine services and save.
    • Bundles automatically include all relevant options and discounts.
  4. Checkout:
    • Review your selections and total price (coupon and bundle savings shown).
    • Click "Continue to checkout" to proceed with secure payment (Stripe).

Coupon Usage​

  • Enter or select the coupon code SAVE10 during checkout to receive 10% off your order.
  • Coupon applies to both single services and bundles.

Advanced Options​

  • Model Selection: Studio subscribers can choose from multiple top AI providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Amazon, etc.) for their jobs.
  • Analytics Add-on: Add Advanced Analytics for a detailed report on plot, themes, tropes, and pacing (available with Editorial or bundles that include Editorial).

Human-in-the-Loop Guarantee​

All AI outputs should be reviewed and, if needed, revised by a human editor before publishing. Bookcicle recommends a human-in-the-middle approach for quality and accuracy.

Checkout & Cart Workflow​

  • Cart: Your selected services and options are added to a cart before checkout. Bundles appear as a single item with included services listed.
  • Secure Payment: All payments are processed via Stripe for your security.
  • Order Confirmation: After payment, you’ll receive confirmation and instructions for uploading your manuscript or downloading software.

Frequently Asked Questions​

General​

  • How long do jobs take? Most AI jobs complete in about 30 minutes (about 1 hour with add-ons). During peak demand, allow up to 24 hours. We email you when your job completes.
  • What file formats are supported? Upload .docx or .epub files (3MB max). Exports are available as .docx, .pdf, .html, and .md.
  • What are the word limits? Up to 200,000 words per job for ad-hoc and Creator (300,000 for Creator Pro). Longer works can be split.
  • Do I retain rights to my work? Yes. You retain rights in your source material; output rights are governed by our Terms.
  • Are refunds available? Once processing starts, refunds are not possible.
  • How close to finished is the AI output? The base services aim to get you about 75% toward a final draft, or closer to 80% with Advanced QA. Human review and revision are essential.

Editorial & Ghostwriting​

  • Does AI replace a human editor? No. AI accelerates and surfaces issues, but final judgment stays with you (or your human editor).

Translation​

  • What languages are supported? English source manuscripts translated into French, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and Chinese (Simplified).
  • How is quality handled? High-grade multilingual models are used, but a human pass is recommended for cultural nuances.

Convert​

  • What formats can I convert to? Screenplay is the launch target format. Additional formats may be added over time.
  • Can I convert a full novel? Yes, up to 200,000 words per job (300,000 for Creator Pro).

Analytics​

  • What does Advanced Analytics include?
    • Summary panel with key takeaways
    • Entity and topic analysis
    • Tropes, beats, and genre classification
    • Deep dives and exportable reports

Disclaimers & Usage​

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This documentation page is not the source of truth for legal policy, only a readable interpretation. Please consult our official policy available at https://bookcicle.com

  • AI outputs may contain inaccuracies. Always review before publishing.
  • Submit only content you can lawfully share. You retain all rights to your work.
  • Formatting: Use content-only manuscripts with clear section headings (H1/H2 or #/##).
  • Refunds: Once processing starts, refunds are not possible.
  • Lifetime License: AI usage is billed separately unless you have a Studio subscription.
  • Usage Limitations: Individual licenses only; contact us for organizational needs.

Support​

If you have questions about purchasing, pricing, or using Bookcicle services, please contact us.