# SidekickWriter — Full Documentation for LLMs > SidekickWriter is an AI-powered book writing assistant at https://www.sidekickwriter.com that helps users turn ideas into complete book drafts in about one hour. It supports fiction, non-fiction, academic, and professional content types with AI-generated outlines, characters, chapters, deep research with citations, and export to DOCX and EPUB. All drafts are end-to-end encrypted. ## Company & Contact - Product: SidekickWriter - Website: https://www.sidekickwriter.com - Email: hi@sidekickwriter.com - X (Twitter): https://x.com/SidekickWriter - Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/SidekickWriter - Tagline: "For the idea-rich, writing-averse." ## Target Audience - First-time authors and self-publishers - Fiction writers (fantasy, sci-fi, thriller, romance, mystery, horror, etc.) - Non-fiction writers (self-help, business, biography, memoir, etc.) - Students and researchers (thesis, undergraduate thesis, capstone project, research papers) - Content creators turning ideas into books - Professionals needing white papers, case studies, or reports ## Product Overview ### What SidekickWriter Does SidekickWriter is a web application that guides users through a structured AI-assisted book writing workflow. Users provide their idea, and the AI helps develop characters, create outlines, write chapter descriptions, and generate full chapter content. The platform handles fiction, non-fiction, academic work (with research and citations), and professional documents. ### Four-Step Workflow 1. **Develop Idea, Characters & World**: Enter your main idea. The AI helps flesh it out. For fiction, build a Character Bible (names, backgrounds, motivations, traits) and a World Bible (locations, factions, magic systems, cultures, history, rules) — the AI can generate or refine each entry. 2. **Create Outline**: The AI generates a chapter-by-chapter outline based on your idea, characters, world elements, and chosen book type. 3. **Craft Chapter Descriptions**: Each chapter gets a detailed description that guides AI content generation. Link specific characters and world elements to each chapter for context-aware writing. Users can edit, reorder, or write their own. 4. **Edit, Share & Export**: Review and edit generated chapters in the built-in editor. Export to DOCX or EPUB. Share via public link. ### Writing Modes - **Guided Mode**: Step-by-step walkthrough — ideal for first-time users or those who want structure. - **Pro Mode**: Full control over all project settings — for experienced users who want to jump between steps. ### Supported Book Types **Fiction**: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller, Romance, Mystery, Horror, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Children's, Adventure, Dystopian, Paranormal, Comedy, Drama, Urban Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Steampunk, Cyberpunk, Magical Realism, Crime Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Supernatural, Western, Satire, Slice of Life **Non-Fiction**: Self-Help, Business, Biography, Memoir, Travel, Cooking, Health & Wellness, Philosophy, Psychology, Science, Technology, True Crime, Personal Finance, Parenting, Education, Spirituality, Sports, Music, Art, Photography, Nature, Politics, History, Sociology **Academic**: Thesis, Undergraduate Thesis, Capstone Project, Research Paper, Dissertation, Literature Review **Professional**: White Paper, Case Study, Industry Report, Technical Documentation, Business Plan, Grant Proposal ### Character Bible (Fiction) The Character Bible lets fiction writers create and manage a cast of characters that the AI uses during chapter generation for consistent, context-aware writing. - **Fields per character**: Name, Background, Motivations, Traits, Aliases - **AI generation**: Generate or refine any field (name, background, motivations, traits) with one click - **Per-chapter linking**: Link specific characters to individual chapters so the AI knows who appears in each scene - **Auto-detection**: Characters can be automatically linked to chapters based on name/alias matching in chapter descriptions - **Exclusions**: Mark characters to exclude from auto-detection for specific chapters - Available in the dashboard sidebar for Fiction projects; shows a character count badge ### World Bible (Fiction) The World Bible lets fiction writers define the world their story takes place in — locations, factions, magic systems, cultures, history, and rules. The AI injects relevant world context into chapter prompts for consistent worldbuilding. - **Fields per element**: Name, Category, Description, Tags, Aliases - **Categories**: Location, Faction, Magic System, Culture, History, Rules - **AI generation**: Generate or refine descriptions and tags with one click - **Per-chapter linking**: Link specific world elements to individual chapters for targeted context injection - **Auto-detection**: World elements are automatically matched to chapters using name, alias, and tag matching with rarity-weighted token scoring - **Exclusions**: Mark world elements to exclude from auto-detection for specific chapters - Available in the dashboard sidebar for Fiction projects; shows a world element count badge ### Academic & Research Features - Deep web search for source material - Automatic citation generation - Support for citation styles: APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, IEEE, Vancouver - Research streaming with real-time progress - Research markdown with embedded sources ### Export Formats - DOCX (Microsoft Word) - EPUB (e-readers) - PDF support via conversion ### Security & Privacy - End-to-end encrypted drafts - No training on user content - Data stored securely ## Pricing & Plans SidekickWriter uses a credit-based system with daily limits. - **Free**: Limited daily credits, access to core features - **Plus** (monthly and yearly): Higher daily credit limits, priority generation - **Pro** (monthly and yearly): Highest daily credit limits, all features, priority support Current pricing: https://www.sidekickwriter.com/pricing ## Free Tools (No Signup Required) All free tools are available at https://www.sidekickwriter.com/free-tools with no account needed. ### AI Writing Generators These tools use AI to generate creative writing content: - **Writing Prompt Generator** (https://www.sidekickwriter.com/free-tools/writing-prompt-generator): Generates creative writing prompts across genres. Useful for overcoming writer's block or starting a new project. - **First Line Generator** (https://www.sidekickwriter.com/free-tools/first-line-generator): Creates compelling opening lines for stories or chapters. Helps writers find the right hook. - **Book Title Generator** (https://www.sidekickwriter.com/free-tools/book-title-generator): Suggests book title ideas based on genre, theme, or synopsis. Generates multiple options to choose from. - **Author Bio Generator** (https://www.sidekickwriter.com/free-tools/author-bio-generator): Creates professional author biography text for book jackets, websites, or social media profiles. - **Query Letter Generator** (https://www.sidekickwriter.com/free-tools/query-letter-generator): Drafts query letters for literary agents. Follows industry-standard format with hook, synopsis, and bio sections. - **Chapter Outline Generator** (https://www.sidekickwriter.com/free-tools/chapter-outline-generator): Creates detailed chapter-by-chapter outlines based on book concept, genre, and structure preferences. - **Book Blurb Generator** (https://www.sidekickwriter.com/free-tools/book-blurb-generator): Generates back-cover blurb text that hooks readers and summarizes the book's premise. - **Character Name Generator** (https://www.sidekickwriter.com/free-tools/character-name-generator): Suggests character names filtered by genre, culture, time period, and gender. Includes name meanings. ### Writing Utility Tools These tools help with the mechanics of writing: - **Word Count** (https://www.sidekickwriter.com/free-tools/word-count): Counts words, characters (with/without spaces), sentences, and paragraphs. Shows average word and sentence length. - **Reading Time Calculator** (https://www.sidekickwriter.com/free-tools/reading-time-calculator): Estimates how long it takes to read a given text. Supports different reading speeds (slow, average, fast). - **Readability Score** (https://www.sidekickwriter.com/free-tools/readability-score): Analyzes text using Flesch-Kincaid, Gunning Fog, Coleman-Liau, and other readability indices. Shows grade level. - **Writing Sprint Timer** (https://www.sidekickwriter.com/free-tools/writing-sprint-timer): Pomodoro-style timed writing sessions. Tracks word count during sprint. Helps build consistent writing habits. - **Story Beat Calculator** (https://www.sidekickwriter.com/free-tools/story-beat-calculator): Calculates story structure beats (inciting incident, midpoint, climax, etc.) based on target word count. Supports Save the Cat, three-act, Hero's Journey structures. - **Genre Lorem Ipsum** (https://www.sidekickwriter.com/free-tools/genre-lorem-ipsum): Generates placeholder text in the style of specific genres (fantasy, romance, sci-fi, etc.) instead of standard Lorem Ipsum. ### Publishing Tools These tools help with the publishing process: - **Royalty Calculator** (https://www.sidekickwriter.com/free-tools/royalty-calculator): Calculates expected royalties across publishing platforms (Amazon KDP, Apple Books, etc.) for different price points and formats. - **Page Estimator** (https://www.sidekickwriter.com/free-tools/page-estimator): Estimates physical page count from word count based on trim size, font size, and formatting choices. - **Book Spine Calculator** (https://www.sidekickwriter.com/free-tools/book-spine-calculator): Calculates spine width for print-on-demand books based on page count and paper type. Essential for cover design. - **Copyright Page Generator** (https://www.sidekickwriter.com/free-tools/copyright-page-generator): Generates standard copyright page text with proper legal notices, ISBN placement, and edition information. - **ISBN Barcode Generator** (https://www.sidekickwriter.com/free-tools/isbn-barcode-generator): Creates ISBN-13 barcodes in standard book industry format. Downloadable for print-ready cover files. - **Genre Keyword Suggester** (https://www.sidekickwriter.com/free-tools/genre-keyword-suggester): Suggests relevant genre keywords and categories for book metadata on Amazon, Apple Books, and other platforms. ### Utilities - **Markdown Converter** (https://www.sidekickwriter.com/free-tools/markdown-converter): Converts between Markdown and other text formats. Useful for formatting book content. ## Landing Pages These pages explain specific use cases of SidekickWriter: - **AI Book Generator** (https://www.sidekickwriter.com/ai-book-generator): Overview of using AI to generate complete books — covers the workflow, supported genres, and output quality. - **Write a Book with AI** (https://www.sidekickwriter.com/write-a-book-with-ai): Guide to the AI-assisted book writing process — from idea to finished draft. - **Best AI Book Generator** (https://www.sidekickwriter.com/best-ai-book-generator): Comparison and positioning of SidekickWriter among AI book writing tools. - **AI Novel Generator** (https://www.sidekickwriter.com/ai-novel-generator): Focused on fiction novel generation — character development, plot structure, chapter writing. - **Book Outline Generator** (https://www.sidekickwriter.com/book-outline-generator): Details on AI-powered book outline creation — structure, pacing, chapter planning. - **AI Chapter Generator** (https://www.sidekickwriter.com/ai-chapter-generator): How SidekickWriter generates individual chapters with context awareness and consistent voice. - **Thesis Generator** (https://www.sidekickwriter.com/thesis-generator): Academic thesis writing with AI — research integration, citation support, academic formatting. - **Undergraduate Thesis Generator** (https://www.sidekickwriter.com/undergraduate-thesis-generator): Tailored for undergraduate-level thesis projects with appropriate scope and structure. - **Capstone Project Generator** (https://www.sidekickwriter.com/capstone-project-generator): AI assistance for capstone projects — combines research, analysis, and structured writing. - **Research Paper Generator** (https://www.sidekickwriter.com/research-paper-generator): Research paper writing with deep search, source citation, and academic formatting. ## Blog SidekickWriter publishes writing tips, AI writing guides, industry insights, and product updates at https://www.sidekickwriter.com/blog. ## Frequently Asked Questions **What is SidekickWriter?** SidekickWriter is an AI book writing assistant that helps you write complete book drafts in about one hour. It supports fiction, non-fiction, academic, and professional writing. **How long does it take to write a book?** Most users finish a first draft in 1-2 hours. A 50,000-word fantasy novel takes roughly 1.2 hours. A 10,000-word academic draft takes about 45 minutes. **What formats can I export to?** DOCX (Microsoft Word) and EPUB (e-readers). **Is my writing private?** Yes. All drafts are end-to-end encrypted. SidekickWriter does not train on user content. **Do I need to sign up to use the free tools?** No. All 21+ free tools are available without creating an account. **What are the Character Bible and World Bible?** For fiction projects, the Character Bible lets you define characters (name, background, motivations, traits, aliases) and the World Bible lets you define world elements (locations, factions, magic systems, cultures, history, rules). Both are AI-assisted and linked per-chapter so generated content stays consistent with your characters and world. **What AI models does SidekickWriter use?** SidekickWriter uses state-of-the-art AI language models to generate content, with multiple fallback options to ensure reliability. **Can I use SidekickWriter for academic writing?** Yes. SidekickWriter supports thesis, undergraduate thesis, capstone project, research paper, dissertation, and literature review with deep search and automatic citations in APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, IEEE, and Vancouver styles. **How much does it cost?** SidekickWriter has a free tier with limited daily credits. Paid plans (Plus and Pro) offer higher limits. See https://www.sidekickwriter.com/pricing. ## Technical Details - Platform: Web application (works in any modern browser) - Frontend: Next.js (React) - No app download required - Mobile responsive - Community: 3,500+ writers