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Frequently asked questions

Everything you might want to know before turning your expertise into a published book and author platform with Sauthy.

About Sauthy Creating your book Your book & rights Publishing Plans & pricing Billing & account Speaker tools Privacy & trust Support

About Sauthy

What is Sauthy?

Sauthy turns your knowledge and experience into a real, professionally finished book — and a platform to build your authority as an author and speaker. Instead of facing a blank page, you answer a guided interview, and Sauthy shapes your answers into a complete, well-structured manuscript in your own voice.

Who is Sauthy for?

It's for professionals, founders, coaches, consultants, clinicians, and experts who have valuable knowledge to share but don't have months to write a book. If you've ever thought "I should write a book someday," Sauthy is the fastest, simplest way to actually do it.

Do I need to be a good writer?

Not at all. You don't have to write a word if you don't want to — you can simply speak or type your answers to the interview questions, and Sauthy does the writing. The goal is to capture your ideas and stories; the craft of turning them into clean chapters is handled for you.

What makes Sauthy different from hiring a ghostwriter or using a generic AI tool?

A ghostwriter is expensive and slow. A generic AI chatbot produces hollow, made-up content that doesn't sound like you. Sauthy sits in the middle: it interviews you to capture your real insights and voice, then builds a structured book from your material — plus the design, formats, and author tools you need to actually publish.

Creating your book

How does the process work?

In short: you answer a guided interview, Sauthy builds your framework and full draft from your answers, you refine it, then you design the interior and cover and export your finished book. Each step flows into the next, and you can move at your own pace.

How long does it take to create a book?

Much faster than traditional writing. Many authors get through the interview in a focused sitting or two, see a complete first draft, and then spend a few days refining and designing. There's no deadline — you can do it in a weekend or stretch it over weeks.

Will the book actually sound like me?

Yes — that's the whole point. The interview is designed to capture your voice, your stories, and the way you explain things, so the finished book reads like you wrote it, not like a generic template.

Can I edit and change the book?

Absolutely. You're in full control. You can rewrite, refine, regenerate sections, add or remove chapters, and polish the wording until it's exactly what you want. Nothing is locked.

Can I use material I've already written?

Yes. You can bring in existing notes, articles, talks, or draft material to inform your book, so your past work becomes a head start rather than something you redo.

Is the content original?

Yes. Your book is created from your own answers, stories, and expertise — written fresh for you. It's your original work.

What if I don't like the first draft?

That's completely normal and easy to fix. You can refine and regenerate any part, add more detail through follow-up questions, and run polishing passes until it feels right. The first draft is a starting point, not the final word.

Your finished book & rights

Do I own my book?

Yes — 100%. You own your book, its content, and the rights to it. Sauthy does not claim ownership of what you create, and you keep any royalties from sales.

What formats do I get?

You can export a print-ready interior PDF (for paperback printing), a Word document, and an EPUB (for e-readers). You can also listen to your book read aloud inside Sauthy.

Do I get a cover?

Yes. Sauthy includes a cover designer that creates professional front covers and full print-ready cover wraps. You can generate options, refine them, or upload your own cover if you prefer.

Can I design the inside of the book too?

Yes. The interior designer lets you choose a trim size, theme, fonts, chapter openers, and front matter, preview it live, and export a clean, professionally laid-out print-ready file.

Can I really listen to my book?

Yes. Sauthy can read your book aloud so you can review it by ear — a great way to catch anything that doesn't flow before you publish.

Publishing

Can I publish the book myself?

Yes. Sauthy gives you print-ready and e-book files you can upload to self-publishing platforms like Amazon KDP or IngramSpark. You stay in control of where you publish, how you price it, and the royalties you earn.

Does Sauthy take a cut of my book sales?

No. Your book sales and royalties are entirely yours. Sauthy is the tool that helps you create and finish the book — what you do with it afterward is up to you.

Do I need an ISBN?

You don't need one to create your book in Sauthy. When you publish, most platforms offer a free ISBN, or you can purchase your own if you'd like more control over your listing.

Will my book be print-ready?

Yes. The interior export is built to meet common print requirements, and the cover wrap is sized to your page count so the spine is correct. The result is designed to upload cleanly to print-on-demand services.

Plans & pricing

What plans does Sauthy offer?

There are three plans:

  • Authority — $99/month or $990/year
  • Visionary — $149/month or $1,490/year (most popular)
  • Luminary — $249/month or $2,490/year

Annual billing saves you roughly two months compared with paying monthly.

What's included in a plan?

Every plan includes the complete experience: the guided interview, a full book draft built from your answers, content and line-edit polishing, the interior designer, the cover designer, print-ready PDF, Word and EPUB exports, listen-to-your-book audio, and your own Speaker Page. Higher plans let you work on more books at once and include more creative capacity.

How many books can I create?

Authority lets you keep up to 3 active books at a time, Visionary up to 10, and Luminary is unlimited — ideal for prolific authors or those building a series.

Which plan is right for me?

If you're writing your first book, Authority is a great start. Visionary suits authors who want more room to create and is our most popular choice. Luminary is for prolific writers and professionals who want unlimited books and the most capacity.

Can I upgrade later?

Yes. You can move up a plan at any time from your account settings, and your new capacity is available right away.

Is there a discount for paying yearly?

Yes. Choosing annual billing is cheaper than paying month to month — about two months free over the year.

Billing & your account

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. You can cancel from your account settings whenever you like. Your plan stays active until the end of the period you've already paid for.

What happens to my book if I cancel?

Your books and account stay with you. Some creation and export tools need an active plan, but you won't lose your work — you can reactivate anytime and pick up exactly where you left off.

How do I manage or update my billing?

You can manage your subscription, update your payment method, and view billing details from the billing area in your account settings.

How do I sign in?

Sauthy uses simple, secure sign-in by email — there's no password to remember. You enter your email and click the link we send you to log in.

Do I need to install any software?

No. Sauthy runs in your web browser on your computer, tablet, or phone. There's nothing to download or install.

Speaker tools

What is a Speaker Page?

Your Speaker Page is a polished public page that presents you as an author and speaker — your bio, topics, book, and how to get in touch. It's a simple way to look credible and be discoverable once your book is done.

What is Find a Speaker?

Find a Speaker is a directory where people looking for speakers can discover authors by topic and expertise. You choose whether to be listed — it's entirely opt-in.

Is my Speaker Page public by default?

No. Nothing about you is made public unless you choose to publish it. You decide what appears on your Speaker Page and whether to be listed in the directory.

Privacy & trust

Is my work private?

Yes. Your interview answers, manuscript, and designs are private to your account. Nothing about your book is shared or made public unless you choose to share or publish it.

Do you sell my information?

No. We don't sell your personal information. For full details on how your data is handled, please see our Privacy Policy.

Is my work saved automatically?

Yes. Your progress is saved as you go, so you can step away and return without losing anything.

What happens if I delete a book?

A deleted book is set aside for a short grace period before it's permanently removed, so an accidental deletion can be restored within that window.

Support

How do I get help?

If you have a question or run into anything, reach out to our support team and we'll be glad to help you get unstuck and finish your book.

Can I try Sauthy before committing?

You can create an account and explore how Sauthy works. A plan unlocks the full book-creation, design, and export tools so you can take a book all the way to a finished, publishable file.

I have more questions — what now?

We're happy to help with anything that isn't covered here. Get in touch and a real person will walk you through it.

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