An AI-assisted tool for creating children's picture books and early reader stories.
Story Maker guides authors through the process of creating children's stories using proven narrative structures. The tool combines classic storytelling frameworks with AI assistance to help you develop engaging, age-appropriate stories.
- 13 Story Structures: Choose from proven narrative frameworks suited to different ages and story types
- Guided Input: Clear prompts for required and optional story elements
- AI-Assisted Generation: Claude helps develop your story based on your inputs and chosen structure
- Google Drive Integration: Save your work directly to your personal Google Drive
The following narrative structures are available:
| Structure | Best For | Ages |
|---|---|---|
| The Hero's Journey | Personal growth, adventure, finding courage | 5-8+ |
| The Circular Journey | Emotional processing, bedtime stories | 2-6 |
| The Quest | Adventures with clear goals, teamwork | 4-8 |
| Overcoming the Monster | Facing fears, standing up to challenges | 4-8 |
| Problem-Solution | Youngest readers, simple cause-and-effect | 2-6 |
| Rags to Riches | Believing in yourself, hidden potential | 4-8 |
| Rebirth & Transformation | Changing behavior, growth, second chances | 4-8 |
| Voyage and Return | Fantasy adventures, appreciating home | 4-8 |
| The Cumulative Tale | Read-alouds, participation, toddlers | 2-5 |
| The Friendship Story | Social-emotional learning, making friends | 3-7 |
| The Wish Fulfillment | Desire and contentment, hard work | 3-7 |
| The Trickster Tale | Cleverness, underdogs, humor | 4-8 |
| The Pourquoi Tale | Nature, origins, curiosity | 4-8 |
See the Story Structures Index for a complete overview.
- Browse the story structures to find the right framework for your story
- Review the required and optional inputs for your chosen structure
- Use the Story Maker app to input your story elements and generate your story
- Story Structures Index - Overview of all available structures
- docs/story-structures/ - Detailed guides for each structure
This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 - see the LICENSE file for details.