Plan Your Picture Book, Spread by Spread
Paste in your finished draft and see all 14 spreads at a glance. Mark your page turns, add notes and sketches for your illustrator, then print a clear brief. One-time price, lifetime access.
What It Does
- Splits your draft into spreads for a 32‑page book
- Shows a mini dummy so you can check pacing at a glance
- Flags spreads with too many words
- Marks your page-turn moments
- Gives you room for illustration notes, plus photos of your sketches
- Prints a brief for your illustrator, or saves it as a PDF or Word file
🔒 Your manuscript stays in your own browser. Nothing is uploaded.
Made for You If...
✔ You've finished your picture book draft and you're getting ready to hire an illustrator.
✔ Or you want to know if your story really works as a picture book before you spend money on art.
How It Works
- Buy it for $9. You'll get instant access to the course.
- Open the tool. Use the link and access code you get right after you buy.
- Paste your draft. Your first spread‑by‑spread layout appears in seconds.
Next step: Once you're done laying out your spreads, test them in Read Aloud Studio. Record yourself reading it page by page and you'll hear where the turns land and where the words drag.
Questions
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Do I Need to Install Anything?
No. It runs in your browser. It works best on a computer in Chrome, Safari or Edge.
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Is My Manuscript Uploaded Anywhere?
No. Your words and notes stay in your own browser.
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Is This the Same as Read Aloud Studio?
No. They're separate tools that work well together. The planner can copy your spreads straight into Read Aloud Studio.
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How Long Do I Have Access?
For life. Bookmark the planner so it's always easy to find.
Ready to Map Your Book?
$9, one time, lifetime access.