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title: How to create a personalized book on Onceling
description: Step-by-step facts about choosing a story, adding photos, previewing, and buying a personalized illustrated book on Onceling.
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canonical: https://www.onceling.com/fr/guide
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# How to create a personalized book on Onceling

To create a book on Onceling, pick a story template, upload photos, enter personal details, review a free preview, then unlock the full digital or printed book.

## How do I start a book on Onceling?

Browse the story gallery at /books, choose a template that fits the recipient's age, and click to create a new project. You can also start from the homepage or an example book.

## What photos do I need to upload?

Onceling asks for specific photo angles needed to keep characters consistent across illustrations — typically a clear face photo of each person who appears in the book. You upload only what the template requires.

## What personal details do I enter?

You enter the hero's name, age-appropriate interests, and any cast members the story needs. These details shape the plot, dialogue, and illustrations.

## What happens during generation?

Onceling writes a personalized story and illustrates every page, keeping characters visually consistent using your photos as reference. Generation runs in the background; you can track progress on your project page.

## What is the free preview?

The preview includes the cover, a sample of interior pages, and the back cover. It is generated at no charge so you can decide whether the story and artwork feel right before buying.

## How do I unlock the full book?

From your project page, choose digital PDF or printed hardcover checkout. Payment unlocks all pages. If you already bought the digital edition, its price is credited toward a hardcover upgrade.

## How do I read or receive the finished book?

Digital books download as a PDF from your orders page. Printed hardcovers are produced by Onceling's print partner and shipped to the address you provide at checkout.

## Can I edit pages after generation?

Yes. Each account includes free image-generation credits for retouching or re-imagining individual pages. Additional illustration packs are available if you need more retries.