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+# 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.