Novella
Novella: gift a custom-made illustrated book.
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What is Novella?
Novella is an AI-powered service that turns personal stories and photos into custom illustrated hardcover books. Users answer a few guided questions, upload photos, choose an art style, and the AI writes and illustrates a 24-page book that is printed and shipped to them.
Novella pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Classic $69 (10 photos, 15 page edits); Signature $79 best seller (15 photos, 2x AI chat credits); free preview with no card needed
Novella pros
- AI-guided story writing with art style choices and photo integration for consistent characters
- Printed hardcover on premium photo paper with free continental US shipping
- Free preview (2 pages) with no credit card required
- 70% refund available before printing starts
Novella cons
- Physical book is fixed at 24 pages, 7.5 x 7.5 inch format
- Photo slots and page edits are limited by tier and removed/replaced photos don't restore slots
- Shipping appears limited to continental US
Frequently asked questions about Novella
Can I try Novella for free?
Yes — you can see 2 pages of your book free, with up to 2 photos, no credit card needed.
Can I get a refund?
You get 70% back if you change your mind before printing starts.
What does the finished book include?
A 7.5 x 7.5 inch hardcover with 24 pages (dedication page plus 23 story pages) printed in full color on premium photo paper, plus a digital copy.