Creating Your Book

Before You Begin

Have these ready before you start:

• 2–3 clear photos of the people the book is about
• 15–20 minutes of uninterrupted time
• A few memories in mind, depending on your book type: Love Story Book — how you met, milestones, favorite moments together Mother's or Father's Day Book — special memories, things they taught you, everyday gestures you love "Why I Love You" Book — specific reasons, traits, and moments that made you fall for them

You can save your progress and come back, but one focused session almost always produces a better book.

Step 1 — Choose Your Book Type

Start by selecting the type of story you want to tell:

• Personalized Love Story Book — A fully illustrated narrative of your relationship, from how you met to where you're headed
• Mother's Day Book — A heartfelt tribute to Mom, filled with memories and gratitude
• Father's Day Book — A meaningful gift for Dad, built around stories and lessons
• "Why I Love You" Book — Every reason you love them, beautifully laid out

Not sure which fits? Think about whether you want to tell a story (Love Story or Parent books) or make a statement ("Why I Love You").

Step 2 — Upload Your Photos

Your photos are the foundation of your illustrations — the AI uses them to build avatars that look like you and your person throughout the book.

Requirements:

• Format: JPG or PNG
• Size: Max 10MB per photo
• Quantity: 2–3 photos recommended

What makes a good photo:

• Face clearly visible, naturally lit — natural light works best
• No heavy filters or black-and-white photos
• Recent photos give the most accurate illustrations
• Natural expressions over posed or heavily edited shots

Important: Each time you upload new photos and regenerate your avatar, it uses credits. Take a moment to choose your best photos now — it pays off later.

Step 3 — Answer the Story Questions

You'll answer 10 questions that shape everything: the chapters, the narrative, the details that make your book feel like yours.

Example questions:

• How did you first meet?
• What was your first impression?
• Describe your first date
• What's your favorite memory together?
• What do you love most about them?
• Any inside jokes or nicknames?
• What adventures have you shared?
• What dreams do you have for the future?
• What makes your relationship special?
• What would you want them to know?

How to answer well:

Be specific. The more detail you give, the more personal the book feels.

Instead of this... Try this "We met at a party" "We met at Jake's birthday when you spilled your drink on my shoes" "We went on a trip" "That rainy weekend in Lisbon where we got lost for three hours and didn't care" "I love your kindness" "The way you always remember what people order at restaurants"

Include places, names, small details, and how things felt — not just what happened. Don't worry about perfect grammar. Write the way you'd actually tell the story.

Save before you leave. Your answers are not saved automatically. Click Save Progress at the bottom before closing your browser, or you'll lose your work.

Step 4 — Choose Your Art Style

Select the illustration style that fits the mood of your book:

Style Feel Best for Watercolor Soft, romantic, painterly Love stories, sentimental gifts, timeless feel 3D Dimensional, modern, polished Couples wanting a refined, contemporary look 2D Cartoon Playful, bold, colorful Fun, lighthearted stories and personalities Manga Graphic, expressive, striking Anime fans or a more unique aesthetic

Not sure? Watercolor is the most popular choice for romantic and family books.

Step 5 — Write Your Dedication

Your dedication appears at the very beginning of the book — a personal message before the story begins.

Keep it short and genuine. A few lines is plenty.

Examples to inspire you:

• "To my forever adventure partner. Every chapter with you is my favorite."
• "For [name] — the one who makes every day feel like a love story."
• "This is our story. I can't wait to write the next chapter together."

Step 6 — Preview Before Checkout

Before you place your order, you'll see a preview of your book cover.

A few things to know at this stage:

• The cover preview is an early draft — final illustrations are generated after checkout at full quality
• You won't see the interior pages yet, as full generation requires significant processing
• No edits can be made at this step

This is also where you choose your format: Digital PDF, Softcover, or Hardcover.

Step 7 — Refine Your Avatar After Checkout

After checkout, you have one final chance to get things right before your book is generated.

You can:

• Upload new photos or adjust your avatar
• Edit any of your 10 story answers
• Update your dedication

This is the most important step. Your avatar is used to create every illustration in the book. Once you launch your story, it cannot be changed.

Take your time here. When everything looks right, click Launch My Story — your full book generates in about 15 minutes.

Step 8 — Edit Your Book

Once your story is ready, you enter the editing phase. This is your space to shape it into exactly what you want.

What you can edit:

• Chapter text — freely, with no limits and no extra cost
• Chapter titles — customize to match your voice
• Illustrations — click the ✦ icon on any image and choose an edit option from the panel. No prompts, no writing required. Each regeneration uses 4 credits, and you start with 20.

Work through the book until it feels right. There's no rush.

Step 9 — Approve and Send to Print

When you're satisfied with every page, validate your book to approve it for printing.

A few things to know before you do:

• Once validated, your book is automatically sent to the printer
• If you spot a mistake after validating, email support@lovetales.ai immediately — we'll do our best to catch it before production begins
• Refunds are not available once printing starts

After approval:

• Track your order from your dashboard under Track Shipping
• Shipping updates are sent to your email

Estimated timelines:

Format Regular Shipping Express Shipping Digital PDF Ready within 15 minutes — Softcover ~10 business days 5–8 business days Hardcover ~10 business days 5–8 business days

Timelines cover production and shipping combined.

Questions along the way? Reach us at support@lovetales.ai