The Plan for the First 50 Stories

Alongside the technical development of the app, one thing plays an equally important role: the stories themselves.

For the launch of Skazoria I plan to provide around 50 stories. This number is not a strict milestone but rather a realistic starting point. There should be enough content so that the app offers a good variety of stories from the beginning, while still allowing the project to be released within a reasonable time.

Many of the first stories will be based on well-known classic fairy tales from the public domain. This includes stories from the Brothers Grimm, fables by Aesop, and works by Alexander Pushkin.

These stories have been known for generations and provide a strong foundation for a collection of children's stories.

The length of the stories can vary. Some are short and can be read within a few minutes, while others are slightly longer. In general, the goal is that most stories can be read in about five to fifteen minutes.

Before a story appears in the app, it is carefully edited. In some cases I rewrite parts of the text or adjust wording. I sometimes use AI to assist with drafting or restructuring, but the final editing is always done manually.

There is also an important test at home: every story is first read aloud to my daughter. This quickly shows whether the wording works well, whether certain sentences are difficult to understand, or if a story feels too long or too short.

Each story also receives additional information such as a cover image, description, categories, and age groups, making it easier to find inside the app later.

Another goal is to provide the stories directly in three languages: German, English, and Russian. In most cases all three language versions should be available at the same time. However, there may be exceptions, especially with some works by Pushkin that were originally written as rhymed poetry and are therefore more difficult to translate.

Currently I am working on creating a list of stories and building a small editorial workflow to prepare content in a structured way.

In the long run it would be exciting if the project grows into a small community where authors or contributors can share their own stories or ideas.