From df17c662e86d2092d0ecb1a294057039f313ff49 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "github-actions[bot]" <41898282+github-actions[bot]@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:00:21 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Create README.md documentation for StorySketch --- ventures/storysketch/README.md | 56 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 56 insertions(+) create mode 100644 ventures/storysketch/README.md diff --git a/ventures/storysketch/README.md b/ventures/storysketch/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d6c6e3b --- /dev/null +++ b/ventures/storysketch/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,56 @@ +# StorySketch + +Create custom illustrated bedtime stories in under a minute. Type a short story and get a 4-panel comic you can tweak and share instantly. + +## What is StorySketch? + +StorySketch is a free web tool that turns up to 150 words of a bedtime story into a four-panel illustrated comic. It automatically splits your text into panels, draws simple matching SVG scenes, and lets you edit any panel's text or swap its scene — the comic updates instantly. One click copies the finished comic as an image or as embed code. + +## Who is it for? + +StorySketch is built for parents who want a quick custom bedtime story with pictures before lights-out. No account, no install, free to use. + +## How to use it? + +1. Visit [storysketch.yolopreneur.lol](https://storysketch.yolopreneur.lol/) +2. Type or paste up to 150 words of your story +3. Watch as it automatically splits into 4 illustrated panels +4. Edit any panel text or swap scenes if needed +5. Copy the comic as an image or embed code with one click + +## Features + +- **Free to use** - No account or payment required +- **Instant results** - See your comic update live as you type +- **Editable panels** - Change any panel's text or illustration +- **One-click sharing** - Copy as image or get embed code +- **Works in browser** - No installation needed + +## Honest limits + +- No account required means no saved stories between visits +- Only 4 panels maximum in the free version +- Basic SVG illustrations (not photorealistic) +- Stories limited to 150 words +- No offline mode (requires internet connection) + +## StorySketch Plus (Paid Version) + +A paid version is planned with these additional features: + +- PDF and high-res PNG export for printing +- Up to 8 panels for longer stories +- Saved private story library +- Founding price of $5/month (early access only) + +[Join early access](https://github.com/teahubxyz/time/issues/new?template=early-access.yml&title=Early+access%3A+StorySketch&venture=storysketch&plan=StorySketch+Plus) to be notified when it launches. + +## Technical Details + +StorySketch is built on top of these open-source projects: +- [storytold/wordcraft](https://github.com/storytold/wordcraft) - Text processing and narrative generation +- [wheresryan22/anatomy](https://github.com/wheresryan22/anatomy) - Scene recognition and illustration mapping + +## Feedback + +Feedback is welcome! Please [open an issue](https://github.com/teahubxyz/time/issues) on our repository. \ No newline at end of file