Questions
I'm a pantser — why would I need a plot tool?
Because the plot starts from your cover, not from an outline. The AI reads the image and suggests characters, chapters, and arcs. You keep what works, change the rest. It's a launchpad, not a cage.
I'm a plotter — is this tool for me too?
Absolutely. The name says pantser, but every indie author needs covers, market data, and a solid plot structure. Plotters love the market analysis and cover tools just as much — the only difference is you'll use the plot editor to refine your outline, not discover it.
What's the difference between Story Starters and Generate Cover?
Story Starters are curated, niche-specific covers generated with Midjourney — ready to customize. Generate Cover lets you describe your book with tags and AI creates 3 concepts in minutes. Both are commercially usable under the same terms — see our terms of use.
Can I publish the generated covers commercially?
Yes — we claim no rights over what you create. Covers are generated using AI models (Google Gemini, Flux). The legal status of AI-generated images varies by country and is evolving. For quick KDP publishing, it's more than enough. For a definitive pro cover, we recommend working with a designer. See our terms of use for details.
Where does the market data come from?
We analyze 37,000+ real books across genres — sales estimates, reviews, prices, and trends. Our data is updated regularly to reflect the current market.
How much does it cost?
Packages start at $49. No subscription — buy once, use at your own pace. Browsing market data, the cover editor, and the revenue calculator are free.
Can I use this with Sudowrite or Scrivener?
Yes. Dear Pantser handles covers, market research, plot, translation, audio, and export. You write wherever you want — we're not a writing tool.
Is my data used to train AI?
Dear Pantser does not store or use your content to train any model. When you use an AI tool (polish, plot, cover), your text is processed by third-party providers (Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude) under their own privacy policies. We use their commercial APIs which exclude training on user data, but we recommend reviewing their terms if this is a concern for you.