Transform Your Picture Book Self Publishing Experience
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Simplify Your Self-Publishing Journey: From Vision to Masterpiece
Looking or a faster, easier way to self-publish your picture book? You're in the right place.
Effortlessly craft you high-quality masterpiece with Made Live. Our intuitive tools streamline every step, making it quick and easy to bring you vision to life. From start to finish, you're covered — so you can release your masterpiece with complete confidence.
Plan
Unlock your full potential as a writer with tools that make planning effortless and effective. Imagine crafting characters that captivate and storylines that enthrall—all while elevating your writing skills. With Made Live, you're not just planning; you're setting the stage for stories your readers will love. This feature empowers you to write with confidence and creativity.
Step-by-step guide
Navigate your storytelling journey effortlessly with our step-by-step guide. From plot and characters to setting and theme, we simplify the complex, so you can focus on crafting a compelling narrative.
Goal-focused story structure
Don't just write—write with purpose. Our goal-focused story structure ensures every arc in your story is meaningful, helping you create a narrative that resonates.
Start with your readers in mind
Captivate your audience from the first word. With Made Live, you're not just writing a story; you're crafting an experience tailored to engage your readers right from the start.
Write
Transform your writing experience with Made Live's manuscript editor. Go beyond basic desktop publishing—elevating every aspect of your story, from plot and character development to dialogue. Avoid common pitfalls and write a book that stands out, all while making the writing process more enjoyable and effective for you.
Beyond Basic Publishing
Transform your writing experience from ordinary to extraordinary. Our manuscript editor goes beyond basic desktop publishing, offering specialized features tailored for picture book authors like you.
Effortless Tagging for Storyboarding
Streamline your transition from writing to storyboarding with our unique tagging feature. Tag key elements in your manuscript to effortlessly move them into the storyboard, saving you time and reducing errors.
Share with confidence
Share your well-crafted manuscript with confidence. Our features empower you to collect valuable feedback before investing time and money into the next stages, ensuring your book is a hit from the start.
Storyboard
Bring your vision to life like never before with Made Live's storyboarding feature. Here, you're not just sketching—you're breathing life into your characters, settings, and environments. Experience a seamless flow from plot points to pacing, ensuring your story and illustrations are in perfect harmony. It's not just about making storyboarding easier; it's about making it more impactful and efficient for you.
Effortless Design & Customization
Experience the freedom of effortless design with our click-drag-drop interface. Manipulate text and image placement, and choose from an extensive font library to perfect your book's pagination, flow, and overall style.
Visual Elements Come to Life
Unleash your creativity with unparalleled flexibility in visuals. Generate your own unique placeholder images based on custom prompts, or choose from thousands of ready-to-use images. Experience the ease of planning your spreads and layouts as you watch your book take shape.
Streamlined Collaboration & Cost Savings
Simplify collaboration with illustrators and designers. Storyboarding makes the process faster, more cost-effective, and reduces communication challenges, leading to fewer iterations and changes.
Illustrate
Bring your artistic vision to life with ease, even if you're not a seasoned artist or illustrator. Our publishing software simplifies the book illustration process, allowing you to experiment with various looks and styles effortlessly. Witness your book transform as you explore, making the journey from concept to creation not just easier, but truly enjoyable.
Artistic Freedom for All
No artistic background? No problem! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned creative, our software simplifies the book illustration process, empowering you to create visually stunning books effortlessly.
Limitless Creativity
Unleash your imagination with our extensive range of art tools. Craft intricate designs, experiment with vivid colors, and shape unique forms—the only limit is your imagination.
Efficiency Meets Uniqueness
Don't just save time—make it count. Our illustration tools and templates allow you to quickly customize visual elements of your book, ensuring it is not just beautiful but uniquely yours.
Collaborate
Unlock the power of collaboration to elevate your work to new heights. With Made Live, you're not just sharing your picture book —you're inviting valuable insights and constructive criticism. Consider it more than feedback; it's an invaluable asset that empowers you to refine and perfect your book.
Effortless Design & Customization
Experience the freedom of effortless design with our click-drag-drop interface. Manipulate text and image placement, and choose from an extensive font library to perfect your book's pagination, flow, and overall style.
Visual Elements Come to Life
Unleash your creativity with unparalleled flexibility in visuals. Generate your own unique placeholder images based on custom prompts, or choose from thousands of ready-to-use images. Experience the ease of planning your spreads and layouts as you watch your book take shape.
Streamlined Collaboration & Cost Savings
Simplify collaboration with illustrators and designers. Storyboarding makes the process faster, more cost-effective, and reduces communication challenges, leading to fewer iterations and changes.
Publish + Distribute
Unlock unparalleled flexibility in your publishing journey with Made Live. Easily export your file to publish with top print-on-demand services or your local printer. But why stop at print? Leverage our digital publishing options (coming soon!) to sell directly to your audience, increasing your royalties and expanding your global reach like never before.
Smoother, Faster Publishing
Automate your publishing workflow for a hassle-free experience. Save both time and money as you smoothly transition from creation to distribution.
Expand Your Global Reach
Don't just publish—be seen. Our digital distribution options (coming soon!) and compatibility with popular publishing and print options give your book unparalleled visibility and access to a global audience.
Maximize Your ROI
Turn technology into profits. Eliminate slow manual processes and reduce costs, ensuring you get the best return on your self-publishing investment.
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