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Write your own book.
Answer a few gentle questions, approve the plan, and we'll write it with you — a children's story, a life story, a how-to, or a family keepsake.
Kia ora — before we begin
Tell Kaiārahi a little about you.
Just once, so your PlayBox knows who you're making for. You won't need to do this again — it learns the rest as you go.
You've earned free creation.
How would you like to make this one?
You've shown Kaiārahi you can brief well — so you can just say what you want, or take the guided questions if you'd rather.
Free create
Tell me about your book.
Who's it for, what's it about, how should it feel? Say as much or as little as you like — I'll shape it into a plan for you to approve.
Step 1 of 4 · Choose
What would you like to make?
Pick a kind of book. Each one asks a few questions to get to know your idea.
Step 2 of 4 · A few questions
Step 3 of 4 · Your plan
Here's the shape of your book.
Have a read. Change the title or tone if you'd like, then approve it — nothing is written until you say so.
Chapters
Step 4 of 4 · Ready to write
Write my book
Writing
Writing your book…
This takes a moment per chapter — your book is being written just for you.
Add a picture
Describe a cover picture for your book.
The song of your book
Every story has a sound. How should yours feel? Pick a feeling — press ▶ to hear one.
A touch more — you've earned this. Choose a flavour, or skip:
A short film of your book
What kind of film? Pick a genre — the choices are tuned to who your book is for.
Your books