Choose Your Story Format

Select the custom category and presentation style for your hand-drawn illustrated storybook.

1. Storybook Theme Category

Love & RelationshipTurn your unique romantic journey or proposal memories into an archival masterpiece.

Anniversary GiftCommemorate decades of love, marriage, or family growth with archival illustrations.

Children Custom StoryInspire kids by making them the hero of magical adventures, tailored to their age.

Special Milestone BirthdayCelebrate close friends, parents, or siblings on key milestones with beautiful sketches.

Pet CompanionPreserve your furry companion’s cute memories and dynamic personality traits.

Custom / OtherHave a unique concept or custom milestone in mind? Choose this and describe your custom theme.

Legacy Edition (Extended)Atelier Flagship

Supports deep extended narratives up to 50 pages of complex archival print details. Deluxe archival presentation featuring private storytelling consultation, extended layouts, and artisanal presentation box.

✦ Multi-Chapter Archival Narrative✦ Private Creative Consultation Included✦ Private Atelier Commission (Starting at ₹9,999)

2. Storybook Format Option

Digital Edition OnlyStart from ₹1,499. High-res 12+ page print-ready PDF delivered via email.

Archival Hardcover PrintStart from ₹3,499. Luxury hard-bound printed book routed to regional hubs.

Ultimate Editorial BundleHandcrafted archival hardcover printed copy plus full-resolution digital source files (Save ₹999).

3. Creative Drawing Style

Cinematic DreamscapeDreamy lighting, rich deep color palettes, and cinematic focal ratios.

Classic WatercolorSoft pastel outlines, textured organic finishes, and elegant classical look.

Whimsical IllustrationPlayful proportions, vibrant primary colors, and cute character models.

4. Premium Archival Paper Selection

Lustre Silk Premium (Standard)Curated semi-matte finish, rich deep color reproduction, fingerprint resistant (Included).

Archival Matte Cotton (Atelier Grade)Textured heavy-weight fine-art paper, zero reflection, museum-grade preservation (+₹999).

Narrative Canvas Scale24 Pages Base

Your base storytelling commission covers a complete narrative arc. You can add extra pages to introduce detailed scene chapters, secondary character highlights, or extended family histories.

Narrative ExpansionStandard Canvas

🎬Standard full-length custom storybook (perfectly covers the core emotional narrative).

Special Romantic Occasion

Live Gifting SubtotalReal-time Calculator

Printed Custom Hardbound Kept-Book (24 Pages Base)₹3,499

Global Hub Print & Courier ShipFREE

Total Storybook FeeAll regional taxes & courier fees included.

₹3,499 INR

50% Custom Art AdvanceDue to initiate character sketching.

₹1,750 INR

🔒DearStory operates as a custom art studio. 50% balance is only due after you approve final digital draft designs.

DearStory Self-Onboarding Customizer Capabilities

This interactive wizard allows clients to commission bespoke books with complete options:

Milestone Categories: Love & Relationship books, wedding proposals, milestone anniversary gifts, custom children books, special milestone birthdays, pet memorial companions, legacy biographical memoirs, or completely custom themes.
Occasions & Milestones: Supports dynamic occasion descriptions entered by the client.
Delivery Formats: Screen-optimized high-res Digital PDF editions, luxury A4 hardbound printed books, or ultimate bundle editions.
Paper Finishes: Lustre silk premium or archival matte cotton paper bases.
Illustration Art Styles: Cinematic dreamscapes, organic classic watercolors, or whimsical cartoon outlines.
Narrative Canvas scale: Custom expansions in units of 2 pages up to 50 pages maximum.
Emotional Tones: Custom write-in emotional tone options or cinematic, romantic, warm, nostalgic, playful, and funny preset tones.
Bespoke Payment: Secure studio booking via 50% advance deposit. Remaining 50% is due post digital preview approval.