Thanks to every educator, therapist, and parent who tried our tools and shared feedback, the Nookly experience just leveled up (big time!) Creative Studio brings everything you love into one guided flow, from idea to ready-to-use resource, while giving you more control (and more fun) along the way! đ
TL;DR (whatâs new at a glance)
Fully guided flow: Build step-by-step with the Nookly unicorn by your side.
Chat-as-you-create: Ask, tweak, and refine in chat without losing your place.
One path, zero friction: Topic â draft â edits â final, all in one space.
Hero-first personalization: Cast your kiddo(s) at the start so everything fits them.
Granular editing: Re-generate images, adjust text, and fine-tune details as you go.
One flow, from idea to resource đŞ
Creative Studio is designed so your ideas donât get lost between tabs or tools. You pick a topic, cast your hero, shape the details, preview the draft, and then generateâall in one place, through a chat that collaborates with you. Itâs designed to be intuitive, playful, and built around your real-world workflow.
Start by Defining your Topic/Title đŻ
Start with anything you want to createâstory, visual schedule, worksheet, first-then board, lesson plan, song, and more!
Looking for ideas or inspiration? Head to your AI Assistant to brainstorm topics, explore trusted sources, or turn a goal into a clearer starting point.
đ Learn more about your AI Assistant!
Cast your hero (personalization that matters) â
Pick the kiddo whoâll star in your creation right at the start, so tone, details, and visuals fit them from the get-go.
You have three ways to bring your hero to life:
Enter child details: Age, appearance, and more; type them in or send them in the chat.
Start with a photo: Upload a picture to help generate a familiar hero. Photos are used only to create your hero and are never shared or reused.
Let Nookly surprise you: No specific kiddo? Weâll generate a friendly hero for this creation.
Already saved profiles? Click to select any kiddo youâve saved and youâre ready to roll. đ
Tailor your creation details (tool-specific controls) âď¸
Based on what youâre making, youâll see the most relevant settingsâreading level, number of pages/cards, language, tone, image style, and more. Want to learn more about what each setting does? Open the tool guide in your chat for a quick explainer and examples!
Edit your draft language (make it yours) âď¸
Youâll see a draft area to polish the text before generating. Keep what you like, rewrite what you donât, or ask Nookly in chat to help edit any language!
âĄHeads-up: After generation, Songs, First-Then Boards, Lesson Plans, and Worksheets lock their text. If youâre making one of these, make sure your draft looks right now.
In your chat, youâll also see carefully curated sources that inspired your draftâadvice, tips, and hacks from real professionals with hands-on experience in your chosen topic. You can explore these resources for inspiration, borrow what resonates, and keep shaping your creation as you go!
đ Want more tips on polishing your text and making your prompts even stronger? Check out this guide!
Shape your cast (stories only) đŞđź
If your story includes additional characters (family, friends, teacher, pet), you can customize them and choose the character design that feels right.
âĄHeads-up: Cast customization is currently available only for stories.
Bring your creation to life đ¸
Hit Generate and watch it bloom. While itâs generating, and after, itâs all about making your creation fit your exact needs and vision!
Edit options at your fingertips:
Re-generate images per page/card to get a different look or fix a detail.
Tweak text inline (for creations that allow post-generation edits).
Chat with Nookly in the side panel to request any changes.
đ Want to edit your images like a pro? Check out this guide!
Save, share, and use your creation! đŠ
When youâre happy with your creation, click Save edits & view to interact with it, and share. You can save, download, and share with families, colleagues, or friends! Your creation will also be saved in your Nook, so you can access it anytime!
Tips for magical results â¨
Be specific: Clear asks get the best outputs (âZoom out 70% to show the character in the wide green field, surrounded by the yellow flowers.â > âZoom outâ).
One knob at a time: Especially with images: tweak, preview, then tweak again.
Use the chat like a collaborator: Treat Nookly like a co-creator. Youâre directing; Nookly is assisting.
Leverage profiles: Re-use saved kiddo profiles to keep voice, visuals, and supports consistent.
Current limitations (and what weâre improving)
Cast customization: Stories only (for now).
Locked text after generation: Songs, First-Then Boards, Lesson Plans, and Worksheets.
Remember to save: After you edit text or images, click Save so changes stick.
Weâre actively smoothing edges and expanding featuresâyour feedback guides what ships next!
Need help?
You can reach us via the bottom-right chat in Nookly or email [email protected]. We love feedbackâyour notes directly shape what we build next.
Ready to create?
Youâve got this. Explore any tool, pick a topic, cast your hero, and let Nookly guide you! đ
FAQs
1) How is Creative Studio different from the old experience?
Everything now happens in one flow with a side-panel chat. Instead of bouncing between pages, you move smoothly from topic â draft â edits â final, with smarter, tool-specific controls and per-page/card editing with Nookly as your sidekick.
2) Do I have to use a real child photo?
No. You can type details, use a saved profile, or upload a photo. If you do upload a photo, itâs used only to generate your hero and is never shared or reused.
3) Which creations lock text after generation?
âSongs, First-Then Boards, Lesson Plans, and Worksheets lock text once generated. For these, polish your draft text before you click Generate.
4) Can I regenerate just one image without changing the whole thing?
Yes. You can re-generate images per page/card. Use the side-panel chat to be precise: âRegenerate page 4 image with softer lighting and a blue backpack.â
5) Can I reuse a kiddo profile across different creations?
Absolutely. Saved profiles help you keep tone, visuals, and supports consistent. Select a saved kiddo at the start of any new creation.
6) What if something goes wrong or looks off after generation?
Use chat to request targeted fixes (âReplace the playground with a classroom,â âAdjust tone to be calmerâ). If you need a clean slate, you can always start a new creationâyour saved creations wonât be affected.