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Tutorials, case studies, and tips for illustrating books with AI.
Classic Storybook Style vs Modern Digital Art for Characters
Choosing an illustration style shapes how readers experience your characters. Here's how classic storybook and modern digital art compare — and when to use each.
Manga Action Style: Bold Linework Meets AI Illustration
Speed lines, dramatic angles, and selective color. We refreshed the Manga Action style and ran our characters through it — see what came out.
Character Consistency in AI Art: The Biggest Problem (Solved)
AI image tools generate beautiful art — but every character looks different each time. Here's why consistency is so hard, and how PulseBook solves it.
How to Choose an Illustration Style for Your Book
Watercolor, ligne claire, manga, gothic — with 25+ AI illustration styles, how do you pick the right one? A practical guide to matching style to story.
Why Every AI-Illustrated Book Looks the Same
Search 'AI children's book' on Amazon. You'll see the same glossy Pixar-style art on every cover. Here's why — and 25+ alternatives that actually look different.
How Much Does Children's Book Illustration Cost in 2026?
Freelance illustrators charge $2,000-$10,000+. We break down every option and show what AI illustration actually looks like — with real examples from a full picture book.
How to Illustrate a Children's Book with AI
Follow along as we build "Luna and the Whispering Falls Crystal" from a story idea to a fully illustrated picture book — with consistent characters on every page.