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Timothy Finder: Turn “Who is this for?” into someone you can look for.

“People who like good books” does not tell you where to look or whom to ask. Timothy Finder suggests the kinds of readers your book may connect with, so your next step can be a conversation with a real person.

Included with membership at $10/month or more.

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Make the next step a person

Who already loves this kind of book?
Where could I meet someone like that?
Who would tell me the truth?

A starting point for a real conversation.

Use your manuscript to explore potential readers and places to start looking for your Timothy.

Your manuscript stays private. Author Media never stores or views it, and the AI companies do not train on it.

Stop asking an imaginary audience to guide real decisions.

A Timothy is a real reader who helps you understand the people you want to reach. The tool helps you begin that search.

Look for more than supportive praise
Seek someone who reads your genre and can be honest when something does not work. A relevant reaction is more useful than trying to satisfy every opinion.
Give your search a direction
Consider reader interests and possible gathering places. Check those suggestions, then go learn from the people you meet.

Start with the book you want to share.

You bring

Upload your manuscript and enter the book title. Author name and genre are optional.

Your manuscript stays private. Author Media never stores or views it, and the AI companies do not train on it.

You get

Reader sketches and suggestions for where you might begin looking for a real Timothy.

The sketches are hypotheses, not researched people or verified audience data. The useful next step is meeting and listening to real readers.

Before you start

Does it find a real person for me?

No. It suggests types of readers and places to look. You find the real person and learn whether the book connects with them.

What makes someone a good Timothy?

Look for a reader who already loves your genre and will give honest feedback. A supportive relative may not be the best fit unless they also read the genre and can tell you when something is not working.

Can I just use the generated reader sketch?

Use it to start your search, not to replace it. Real conversations may confirm, change, or overturn the tool’s suggestions.

Is my manuscript private?

Yes. Author Media does not store, track, or view anything you post to this tool. The tools reach each AI through its business API with privacy set to the maximum, so the AI companies do not train on your words.

How much does it cost?

Timothy Finder is included with any Novel Marketing Patreon membership of $10 per month or more. That membership also unlocks more than 80 other author tools in the Patron Toolbox. AI tool use draws from your membership’s credit balance.

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