FAQ

Who is Apricotter for?

Self-published authors, publishing agencies, and publishers — anyone who wants a done-for-you content engine running on their own books and catalog.

It's not a person you manage — it's a system Otto (your onboarding guide) sets up once inside your own account, then runs every week on autopilot: writing the week's content, generating the video, and scheduling it for your approval.

What’s included in the $20/month base plan?

Your weekly content engine (new trailer and review videos every week, across all three platforms), your own dashboard, full onboarding, unlimited character portrait generation, regular product updates that keep your system on the latest techniques and technology, and upcoming add-ons (coming soon) to further personalize your content and media.

What do the add-ons cost?

Coming soon. Each optional module — Editorial Intelligence, SEO/GEO + Blog, Ad Management, My Series Bible, or a Theme Pack — is $25, one-time, ever. Your base price never changes no matter how many you add.

What is a Live Setup Session?

One hour on video, one on one, with a Qualified Apricotter Human who sets up your modules with you, live. It's $150. Need more time? Book a second hour.

Do I need any technical skills?

Basic comfort with everyday online tools helps — using a browser, signing into accounts, following on-screen steps. Otto walks you through every step conversationally, but you’ll be doing some clicking yourself along the way.

What do I need to get started?

A Google Chrome browser (required — Claude in Chrome powers the automation) and a Claude account. That’s it on our side.

Are there other costs besides the $20/month?

Yes — a few third-party tools (video, voice, and scheduling) run on your own accounts, billed directly to you: roughly $33/month combined at normal posting pace. You own every one of those accounts — nothing is bundled into or marked up by Apricotter.

Who owns the content and the accounts?

You do, entirely. Every account, every video, every post — all in your name, on your own Claude account and your own third-party logins. Apricotter never owns or holds your work.

What platforms do you post to?

TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook — the three platforms that actually convert for authors, based on real campaign data.

Do I have to approve every post?

Yes. Otto builds your Master Plan each Monday for the week ahead — you have 7 days to review and approve it, or request changes, before it goes live.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes — cancel anytime from your account or by emailing support@apricotter.com. You keep full access through the end of your current billing period, no cancellation fees.

What if I’m not happy with it?

Full refund for your current billing period, no hoops — just email support@apricotter.com before that period ends.

Is Apricotter just for fiction authors?

It works for both — fiction gets character-driven trailers, nonfiction gets narrated highlight content, each tailored from your own book.

What if I publish under more than one pen name?

Each brand gets its own fully separate setup — own dashboard, own weekly engine, run independently.