Getting Started with Bookshift
Welcome to Bookshift! This guide will help you get started with translating your books, creating covers, and using our suite of publishing tools.
Create Your Account
Getting started is simple:
- Click Get Started or Login on the homepage
- Sign in with your Google account for quick access
- You'll receive 20,000 free credits to try our services
No credit card required to start. Your free credits never expire.
Understand Credits
Bookshift uses a credit-based system. Here's what you need to know:
- 1 credit = approximately 1 word of translation
- A typical 80,000-word novel costs about 80,000 credits
- Credits can be purchased as one-time packs or via monthly subscription
- Unused credits roll over and never expire
Tip
Monthly subscriptions offer the best value for regular users. The Starter plan currently includes 65,000 credits per month for $19.99.
Choose Your Service
Bookshift offers several services:
| Service | What it does | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Book Translation | Translate your manuscript into supported target languages | ~1 credit/word |
| Cover Generation | AI-generated front covers | 5,000 credits |
| Cover Translation | Translate text on existing covers | 5,000 credits |
| Proofreading | AI-powered manuscript proofreading | ~0.75 credits/word |
| Transcription | Fiction transcription and refinement workflows | Varies by audio and refinement settings |
Next Steps
Now that you understand the basics, here's what to do next:
- Translate your first book - Complete guide to book translation
- Create a book cover - Generate professional covers
- Proofread your manuscript - Polish your writing
- Buy credits or subscribe - Get more credits
Note
Need help? Click the Help link in the navigation or contact support from your dashboard.
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