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BookSpokesperson launches with free casting previews, editable scripts, clip-level correct…

BookSpokesperson launches with free casting previews, editable scripts, clip-level corrections, and Recent Creations.

More accurate trailers: scenes now follow your cover and uploaded reference images, with a…

More accurate trailers: scenes now follow your cover and uploaded reference images, with a new Must Show field and separate Second Take and technical feedback.

Every design now comes with two AI-generated options to compare side by side — pick your f…

Every design now comes with two AI-generated options to compare side by side — pick your favorite and we'll keep just that one.

Got a promo code? Enter it at checkout on the Billing page for 10% off your first invoice.

You can now talk through your memorial details with our AI guide instead of typing, whenev…

You can now talk through your memorial details with our AI guide instead of typing, whenever that's easier.

Improved narration reliability — any line that renders in an unexpected voice is now autom…

Improved narration reliability — any line that renders in an unexpected voice is now automatically caught and re-recorded.

Fixed an issue where very long trailer titles could get cut off on the closing card — they…

Fixed an issue where very long trailer titles could get cut off on the closing card — they now wrap neatly onto two lines.

See 3 real preview posts — captions and AI images built from your brand — before you conne…

See 3 real preview posts — captions and AI images built from your brand — before you connect any social account.

Data deletion requests now require an email confirmation, so only you can ever trigger one…

Data deletion requests now require an email confirmation, so only you can ever trigger one.

Share your book and earn a $5 credit toward your next order when family creates their own.

Illustrated books of any genre — comics, graphic novels, picture books — can now check 'il…

Illustrated books of any genre — comics, graphic novels, picture books — can now check 'illustrated book' when creating a trailer and have their own artwork animated.

Fixed trailer rendering for illustrated books with very wide or very tall artwork — panora…

Fixed trailer rendering for illustrated books with very wide or very tall artwork — panoramic illustrations are now framed onto a cinematic canvas instead of failing.

Second Take remake: uploading your book file now only replaces AI scenes with your book's …

Second Take remake: uploading your book file now only replaces AI scenes with your book's interior artwork when you explicitly check the new "use my book's artwork" box — a bare upload no longer swaps in embedded front-matter images.

See real sample formatted book pages before you sign up — check out our new Sample Output …

See real sample formatted book pages before you sign up — check out our new Sample Output gallery.

SiteSafetyDocs Project Packs are now available for roofing and electrical subcontractors.

Trailer Studio: the outro card's call-to-action now fits a full store link (up to 120 char…

Trailer Studio: the outro card's call-to-action now fits a full store link (up to 120 characters) and wraps neatly onto two lines — pasted Amazon URLs are no longer cut short.

Children's picture books: upload your book file and we'll animate YOUR illustrations in th…

Children's picture books: upload your book file and we'll animate YOUR illustrations in the trailer — your characters, your art, brought to life.

Creating an account is quicker now — just enter your email and we will send a secure link …

Creating an account is quicker now — just enter your email and we will send a secure link to finish setup, no need to pick a password up front.

Fallacy pages and archive discussions now link to related entries, making it easier to exp…

Fallacy pages and archive discussions now link to related entries, making it easier to explore connected topics.

Training a group? Scroops Team now lets you assign rehearsals and track your team's progre…

Training a group? Scroops Team now lets you assign rehearsals and track your team's progress in one shared workspace.

New Privacy Center in your dashboard: export your data or permanently delete your account …

New Privacy Center in your dashboard: export your data or permanently delete your account anytime.

When you add a new book, your ISBN, pricing, and other format details now save correctly e…

When you add a new book, your ISBN, pricing, and other format details now save correctly every time.

Nonfiction authors can now add a new blank chapter with one click, right in the book edito…

Nonfiction authors can now add a new blank chapter with one click, right in the book editor.

Free teasers now offer six narrators — three male, three female, American and British acce…

Free teasers now offer six narrators — three male, three female, American and British accents — with tap-to-preview before you choose.

We upgraded our AI engine — expect sharper pitch packages, adaptation scores, and screenpl…

We upgraded our AI engine — expect sharper pitch packages, adaptation scores, and screenplay drafts.

Landing on a broken or outdated link now takes you to a helpful page with quick links to t…

Landing on a broken or outdated link now takes you to a helpful page with quick links to the fallacy library and archive.

See real sample chapters and covers from example personalized books before you create your…

See real sample chapters and covers from example personalized books before you create your own.

Got a review invite email? You can now leave your rating and review in just a couple of cl…

Got a review invite email? You can now leave your rating and review in just a couple of clicks, right from that email.

If you visit our site on an iPhone in Safari, you'll now see a quick banner to open the ap…

If you visit our site on an iPhone in Safari, you'll now see a quick banner to open the app directly.

Long audits, crawls, and full action plans now show a live progress screen instead of leav…

Long audits, crawls, and full action plans now show a live progress screen instead of leaving you waiting on a blank page.

Managed SEO customers can now start onboarding right from their dashboard — no email back-…

Managed SEO customers can now start onboarding right from their dashboard — no email back-and-forth needed.

Better first takes: the create form now coaches you toward a strong book description, and …

Better first takes: the create form now coaches you toward a strong book description, and children's books get warm storybook-illustration scenes instead of photorealistic footage.

Book builds are now more resilient — if something interrupts the process, your project aut…

Book builds are now more resilient — if something interrupts the process, your project automatically picks back up instead of getting stuck.

Our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service are now available to read anytime, linked from eve…

Our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service are now available to read anytime, linked from every page footer.

Need a refund? You can now request one right from your My Books page within our 7-day guar…

Need a refund? You can now request one right from your My Books page within our 7-day guarantee, no email required.

Gift recipients can now view and download their personalized book instantly with their pri…

Gift recipients can now view and download their personalized book instantly with their private link, no account needed.

New: send your own purchase and sign-up data straight to Promoto for more accurate ad trac…

New: send your own purchase and sign-up data straight to Promoto for more accurate ad tracking, right from the Tracking page.

Book generation now keeps working safely in the background — close the tab anytime and pic…

Book generation now keeps working safely in the background — close the tab anytime and pick up right where you left off in My Library.

New: buy a one-time Launch Pass or a single done-for-you video — no subscription required.

Need just one walkthrough? You can now buy a single AI walkthrough for $39 — no subscripti…

Need just one walkthrough? You can now buy a single AI walkthrough for $39 — no subscription required.

Subcontractors can now report a job complete themselves through a secure link — no account…

Subcontractors can now report a job complete themselves through a secure link — no account needed — and you can send reminders until they do.

When Grant walks you through setting up a tool, his emails now include a screenshot showin…

When Grant walks you through setting up a tool, his emails now include a screenshot showing exactly where to click.

Quick Fix edits that cover multiple selections now always produce complete, accurate audio…

Quick Fix edits that cover multiple selections now always produce complete, accurate audio.

New: the $79 Economy One-Book Pass lets you produce one full audiobook with no subscriptio…

New: the $79 Economy One-Book Pass lets you produce one full audiobook with no subscription required.

Your $49 Marketing Action Plan now counts toward MarketingPass — join within 30 days and w…

Your $49 Marketing Action Plan now counts toward MarketingPass — join within 30 days and we credit the full amount.

Discover Reader Favorites, New & Noteworthy releases, and audiobook picks — right on our h…

Discover Reader Favorites, New & Noteworthy releases, and audiobook picks — right on our homepage.

Search results can now be sorted and filtered by format (ebook or audiobook) and price.

Standard and Pro reviews are now typically ready in 15-30 minutes instead of days.

Browse Reviews now shows book cover images and lets you page through more titles.

See your finished author website built instantly from just your book's ISBN — preview it l…

See your finished author website built instantly from just your book's ISBN — preview it live before you even sign up.

You'll now get a personal tracking link with every quote request so you can check its stat…

You'll now get a personal tracking link with every quote request so you can check its status and pay securely online once it's priced.

Once you pay, your film now builds itself automatically — we email you the moment it is re…

Once you pay, your film now builds itself automatically — we email you the moment it is ready.

New: send your finished film as a private gift — just add a name and email, and we deliver…

New: send your finished film as a private gift — just add a name and email, and we deliver a watch-and-download link, no account needed.

You can now fine-tune your live Meta ad targeting — age, gender, devices, countries, and p…

You can now fine-tune your live Meta ad targeting — age, gender, devices, countries, and placements — right from the campaign page.

New: lock your ad creative in place anytime to pause automatic creative changes, without a…

New: lock your ad creative in place anytime to pause automatic creative changes, without affecting performance tracking.

Episode pages now suggest related episodes, so it's easier to find more interviews on topi…

Episode pages now suggest related episodes, so it's easier to find more interviews on topics you care about.

You can now build a free outline preview of your book before buying anything — pay only wh…

You can now build a free outline preview of your book before buying anything — pay only when you're ready for the full manuscript.

Sharing a project with a client is now one click — grab a private preview link right from …

Sharing a project with a client is now one click — grab a private preview link right from My Projects.

Your download links now show up instantly on the confirmation page after checkout — no mor…

Your download links now show up instantly on the confirmation page after checkout — no more waiting on the email.

MemoirMaker Pro is now available in our iPhone app — subscribe for unlimited memoir drafti…

MemoirMaker Pro is now available in our iPhone app — subscribe for unlimited memoir drafting, sections, and downloads.

Fill in your book details automatically by pasting an ISBN or Amazon link — no more retypi…

Fill in your book details automatically by pasting an ISBN or Amazon link — no more retyping title, author, and cover.

New: preview how your podcast will sound before you create it — paste a link or text and h…

New: preview how your podcast will sound before you create it — paste a link or text and hear a private AI narration first.

You can now embed your podcast's player on your own website with one click from your dashb…

You can now embed your podcast's player on your own website with one click from your dashboard.

Confirming your email now takes you straight to a friendly welcome page — just one click t…

Confirming your email now takes you straight to a friendly welcome page — just one click to add your first book.

Importing from ConvertKit or Mailchimp just got faster — skip the re-confirmation wait onc…

Importing from ConvertKit or Mailchimp just got faster — skip the re-confirmation wait once your list's engagement is verified.

New: Done-for-You Audiobook Production — our team handles narration and cleanup for your w…

New: Done-for-You Audiobook Production — our team handles narration and cleanup for your whole book, starting at $299.

Prepay for 3 or 10 edits at once and save — new Editing Packs are perfect for a series, ba…

Prepay for 3 or 10 edits at once and save — new Editing Packs are perfect for a series, backlist, or client work.

Curious what our editing looks like? Check out real before-and-after examples on our new S…

Curious what our editing looks like? Check out real before-and-after examples on our new Sample Edit page.

Authors can now embed their book's audio summary player directly on their own website or b…

Authors can now embed their book's audio summary player directly on their own website or blog.

Authors with multiple books can now buy discounted packages — 10 or 25 summaries at once —…

Authors with multiple books can now buy discounted packages — 10 or 25 summaries at once — right from our pricing page.

Maya can now text or email your leads for you right during a call — set an Assistant PIN i…

Maya can now text or email your leads for you right during a call — set an Assistant PIN in your portal to turn it on.

AI Visibility now shows the exact sites and directories to target so AI engines start citi…

AI Visibility now shows the exact sites and directories to target so AI engines start citing you too.

New: every paid interview now comes with a one-click content kit — audio, transcript, show…

New: every paid interview now comes with a one-click content kit — audio, transcript, show notes, and clips bundled together.

Running low on credits mid-book now shows exactly what's needed plus one-click options to …

Running low on credits mid-book now shows exactly what's needed plus one-click options to keep writing — nothing is ever lost.

Free Surprise Me now gives you a full story, a cover, and 5 illustrated preview pages -- n…

Free Surprise Me now gives you a full story, a cover, and 5 illustrated preview pages -- no credit card required.

Illustrating your whole book now keeps working in the background, so feel free to close yo…

Illustrating your whole book now keeps working in the background, so feel free to close your browser and check back later.

New: turn any finished book into a companion series — five distinct book ideas, one click …

New: turn any finished book into a companion series — five distinct book ideas, one click away.

You can now buy book credits one time — no subscription needed, and they never expire.

Already won a Booky Award? You can now add the full Author Bundle — press release, social …

Already won a Booky Award? You can now add the full Author Bundle — press release, social pack, and audio reel — from your dashboard.

You can now preview your market-specific site before paying anything — just share your ZIP…

You can now preview your market-specific site before paying anything — just share your ZIP and email to get started.

New: get your own AI-run server for a flat $299, one time — no monthly subscription to us,…

New: get your own AI-run server for a flat $299, one time — no monthly subscription to us, ever.

New: structured opportunity qualification, category-level outcome reporting, editable outr…

New: structured opportunity qualification, category-level outcome reporting, editable outreach categories, and account-wide suppression controls.

Our quote-first workflow is live: send project details and an optional model file for revi…

Our quote-first workflow is live: send project details and an optional model file for review before any payment.

We now automatically catch and repair a rare font glitch that could make special character…

We now automatically catch and repair a rare font glitch that could make special characters print as blanks in your PDF.

See Pooks.ai in action — a new 90-second video on the homepage shows how your personalized…

See Pooks.ai in action — a new 90-second video on the homepage shows how your personalized book comes together.

Requesting a book update now sends you an instant confirmation email recapping your reques…

Requesting a book update now sends you an instant confirmation email recapping your request and where to send any files.

Fixed an occasional hiccup that could interrupt connecting your Pinterest account — linkin…

Fixed an occasional hiccup that could interrupt connecting your Pinterest account — linking now completes smoothly every time.

Running a portfolio of sites? You can now copy a sponsor block or house picks from one sit…

Running a portfolio of sites? You can now copy a sponsor block or house picks from one site to another in a click.

Give your site a fresh look instantly — cycle through 20 curated color themes right from S…

Give your site a fresh look instantly — cycle through 20 curated color themes right from Site Settings.

You can now add a recipient's name, email, and a personal gift message right when creating…

You can now add a recipient's name, email, and a personal gift message right when creating or purchasing a gift book.

Checkout now takes you through a dedicated, secure payment page for extra protection — sam…

Checkout now takes you through a dedicated, secure payment page for extra protection — same easy process, just safer.

Got a promo code? You can now enter it right on the pricing page before you subscribe.

Setting up your own show? Preview each AI host's voice — by gender or accent — before you …

Setting up your own show? Preview each AI host's voice — by gender or accent — before you pick one.

Your episode page now has a one-click button to generate your marketing kit — clips, graph…

Your episode page now has a one-click button to generate your marketing kit — clips, graphics, and social copy — whenever you're ready.

Every agent site now includes a 24/7 AI receptionist that texts back missed calls and foll…

Every agent site now includes a 24/7 AI receptionist that texts back missed calls and follows up with leads instantly.

New agent toolbox: instant listing descriptions, market reports, virtual staging, AI heads…

New agent toolbox: instant listing descriptions, market reports, virtual staging, AI headshots, and narrated listing videos.

New: pull your 5-star Goodreads reviews onto your book page in one click — no manual copy-…

New: pull your 5-star Goodreads reviews onto your book page in one click — no manual copy-paste needed.

Selling subscriptions? Sign-ups now count at their full lifetime value, so profitable camp…

Selling subscriptions? Sign-ups now count at their full lifetime value, so profitable campaigns won't get flagged too early.

Filling your reader cap now starts a reading phase — a wrap-up report with full results fo…

Filling your reader cap now starts a reading phase — a wrap-up report with full results follows once reviews have had time to land.

Your sales reports now include a trend chart of your earnings and units sold over time — t…

Your sales reports now include a trend chart of your earnings and units sold over time — toggle between the two with one click.

Standard and Pro reviews can now include one-click buy links to Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Ap…

Standard and Pro reviews can now include one-click buy links to Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play, and IndieBound.

Authors: build your posting platform straight from your book — pull it in from SelfPublish…

Authors: build your posting platform straight from your book — pull it in from SelfPublishing.pro, an ISBN, or an Amazon link.

We now flag links we can't read (like Amazon) before drafting, so you get a clear fix inst…

We now flag links we can't read (like Amazon) before drafting, so you get a clear fix instead of a thin release.

New free guide for non-native speakers: tips on practicing your English speaking skills, l…

New free guide for non-native speakers: tips on practicing your English speaking skills, linked right from the homepage.

New on the homepage: watch a short video of BookBudLC turning an idea into a print-ready b…

New on the homepage: watch a short video of BookBudLC turning an idea into a print-ready book.

Your paperback bundle now includes a print-ready file for Lulu, alongside KDP and IngramSp…

Your paperback bundle now includes a print-ready file for Lulu, alongside KDP and IngramSpark.

New: turn any ad image into a looping video ad with one click, right from the campaign pag…

New: turn any ad image into a looping video ad with one click, right from the campaign page.

Book covers now get a custom title design that matches your story, instead of a plain temp…

Book covers now get a custom title design that matches your story, instead of a plain template.

Your announcements feed now works with plain blog pages and press sections too — not just …

Your announcements feed now works with plain blog pages and press sections too — not just RSS feeds — so more of your content sources connect automatically.

Promoto's campaign planning, ad copy, keyword suggestions, and nightly optimizer now use a…

Promoto's campaign planning, ad copy, keyword suggestions, and nightly optimizer now use a more capable AI — expect sharper results and smarter decisions.

Your reader shelf now shows your reading impact — books finished, authors you've helped, a…

Your reader shelf now shows your reading impact — books finished, authors you've helped, and badges for reading milestones like Avid Reader and Genre Explorer.

Fiction editorial reviews now flag corrections that can be applied in one click — no manua…

Fiction editorial reviews now flag corrections that can be applied in one click — no manual editing needed for simple fixes.

You can now buy one-time book packs — non-expiring credits from $19 that spend down automa…

You can now buy one-time book packs — non-expiring credits from $19 that spend down automatically, no subscription needed.

Meta campaigns for sales and leads now rotate ad variants based on actual conversions — th…

Meta campaigns for sales and leads now rotate ad variants based on actual conversions — the variant that sells (not just clicks) stays live.

When you upload an image for your groop, we now automatically match your landing page colo…

When you upload an image for your groop, we now automatically match your landing page colors to your image — no manual color picking required.

Refine any scene image by describing what to change — keep what looks right and update jus…

Refine any scene image by describing what to change — keep what looks right and update just the detail that doesn't, without regenerating the whole image.

You can now generate AI video ads directly from any campaign — choose a motion poster, cin…

You can now generate AI video ads directly from any campaign — choose a motion poster, cinematic scene, or spokesperson format and Promoto renders it in minutes.

A short demo video of the app is now on the homepage — see all 7 study tools in action bef…

A short demo video of the app is now on the homepage — see all 7 study tools in action before you download.

New: animate your book cover into a looping motion video — upload your cover at /book-mark…

New: animate your book cover into a looping motion video — upload your cover at /book-marketing-tools/book-cover-motion and get a free watermarked preview instantly.

If a connected account ever expires, LazyPosts now emails you a one-click reconnect link —…

If a connected account ever expires, LazyPosts now emails you a one-click reconnect link — your posts wait safely in queue until you're back.

You can now share your experience with Promoto — leave a review from your account and help…

You can now share your experience with Promoto — leave a review from your account and help other small businesses decide if we're a good fit.

Not happy with your niche suggestions? You can now refresh them from your dashboard for up…

Not happy with your niche suggestions? You can now refresh them from your dashboard for up to three rounds of fresh ideas without re-scanning your site.

Authors can now enable automatic budget refills — set a threshold and a saved card tops up…

Authors can now enable automatic budget refills — set a threshold and a saved card tops up your balance automatically so campaigns never pause mid-run.

New: fix your whole audiobook's audio quality in one step — upload your MP3 chapters, get …

New: fix your whole audiobook's audio quality in one step — upload your MP3 chapters, get an instant price, and download retailer-ready files.

You'll now see a clear alert on the Sections step if any part of your manuscript appears t…

You'll now see a clear alert on the Sections step if any part of your manuscript appears to have been missed during detection, so you can catch issues before formatting begins.

You can now turn your memoir into a narrated, hand-painted film — look for the "Make it a …

You can now turn your memoir into a narrated, hand-painted film — look for the "Make it a film" button on your memoir dashboard.

Promoto now spots winning search terms in your Google campaigns and flags them as keyword …

Promoto now spots winning search terms in your Google campaigns and flags them as keyword candidates — so your top traffic sources get properly captured.

Authors now receive a weekly progress summary for each active campaign, and readers get a …

Authors now receive a weekly progress summary for each active campaign, and readers get a friendly nudge if a claimed book has been waiting a while — keeping everyone in the loop without any extra effort.

Authors can now set a sale price on their course — students see the discounted rate at enr…

Authors can now set a sale price on their course — students see the discounted rate at enrollment.

New training intake form for classrooms, teams, and workshops — share your goals and budge…

New training intake form for classrooms, teams, and workshops — share your goals and budget to get a tailored reply.

Need help planning your podcast launch? Fill in our new Podcast Planning form and we will …

Need help planning your podcast launch? Fill in our new Podcast Planning form and we will suggest the right path for your goal and timeline.

Your My Books page now shows individual download buttons for each file format — grab your …

Your My Books page now shows individual download buttons for each file format — grab your PDF, EPUB, or audiobook files directly without digging through your email.

Readers can now join with just an email and a few genre picks — no password needed to get …

Readers can now join with just an email and a few genre picks — no password needed to get started and see your matched books right away.

New on the homepage: a Learning Paths guide to help you find the right starting point — wh…

New on the homepage: a Learning Paths guide to help you find the right starting point — whether you are learning for travel, work, study, or conversation.

Our Privacy Policy is now published — visit bookbudlc.com/privacy to see how your account …

Our Privacy Policy is now published — visit bookbudlc.com/privacy to see how your account and book data are handled.

Your generated landing pages now use a revamped content engine for cleaner, more structure…

Your generated landing pages now use a revamped content engine for cleaner, more structured output on every page.

AuthorPass Done-For-You now offers annual billing — pay yearly and get 2 months free ($490…

AuthorPass Done-For-You now offers annual billing — pay yearly and get 2 months free ($490/yr Single, $990/yr Unlimited).

Autopilot plan users can trigger an immediate run from the dashboard — no need to wait for…

Autopilot plan users can trigger an immediate run from the dashboard — no need to wait for the next hourly cycle.

You can now upload your own complete back cover image — it's placed full-bleed as-is, with…

You can now upload your own complete back cover image — it's placed full-bleed as-is, with no text or description added on top.

If you run a custom show, you can now save guest profiles on your dashboard to pre-fill bo…

If you run a custom show, you can now save guest profiles on your dashboard to pre-fill bookings and build a recurring guest roster.

You can now get a free AI book outline — title options, a full chapter plan, and a back-co…

You can now get a free AI book outline — title options, a full chapter plan, and a back-cover hook — at bookbud.ai/tools/book-outline, no account needed.

Narration in read-along videos now stays at consistent volume — every page is equally clea…

Narration in read-along videos now stays at consistent volume — every page is equally clear and easy to listen to.

New on the homepage: a free KDP Catalog Planner that estimates how many titles you need to…

New on the homepage: a free KDP Catalog Planner that estimates how many titles you need to hit your royalty goal.

New: not sure where to start? Our Project Fit Check helps you find the right path for your…

New: not sure where to start? Our Project Fit Check helps you find the right path for your story — manuscript, short film, or tribute — in two minutes.

New: take the free PR Readiness Scorecard to see if your announcement is pitch-ready befor…

New: take the free PR Readiness Scorecard to see if your announcement is pitch-ready before you start.

Authors can now request a free campaign fit check before starting — share your book stage,…

Authors can now request a free campaign fit check before starting — share your book stage, reader cap, budget, and delivery format and we will map out the right campaign path.

New free tool: take the Book Readiness Scorecard at /tools/book-readiness — 10 questions, …

New free tool: take the Book Readiness Scorecard at /tools/book-readiness — 10 questions, an instant score, and your next steps to publish and promote.

Your dashboard now shows a weekly Google ranking trend chart — see how your average positi…

Your dashboard now shows a weekly Google ranking trend chart — see how your average position has moved over time, with up to 16 months of history.

New free tool: answer 8 quick questions and get a personalized video plan for your SaaS pr…

New free tool: answer 8 quick questions and get a personalized video plan for your SaaS product — no account needed.

Finished fiction novels can now be reviewed for plot holes, timeline conflicts, and contin…

Finished fiction novels can now be reviewed for plot holes, timeline conflicts, and continuity errors across your whole manuscript.