Reimagining Reading For A Visual-First Generation!

Anumeha is the founder of Ink An Epic, a visual storytelling startup that transforms classic literature and contemporary texts into rich, illustrated graphic novels using a blend of GenAI and human creativity. With two decades of experience across Google and the media industry, she brings deep expertise in scaling content, monetization, and cross-cultural storytelling.

Founded by Anumeha, Ink An Epic reimagines how younger readers engage with books in an era of visual-first entertainment – making reading more accessible, immersive, and delightful. Based in Singapore, she leads a globally distributed team building the future of story-led reading. Here, she shares more about the company and how technology is changing the publishing ecosystem.

AABP: What inspired Ink An Epic, and why was it created?

Anumeha: Ink An Epic was created to address a global creative problem: readers are reading less not because stories have become less powerful, but because formats haven’t kept pace with the way modern minds engage. With only 1 in 3 teenagers reading for pleasure, we see brilliant stories losing out to short-form content, visual media, and the endless pull of scrolling. As publishing professionals, technologists, and most importantly parents who have lived and worked across India, Singapore, and the US, we all felt the same urgency:

If we want reading to thrive, we must meet modern readers where they are today.

Ink An Epic brings stories into the visual-first age – adapting books into immersive, emotionally rich graphic narratives that today’s readers naturally gravitate toward. Our purpose is simple: Preserve the magic of storytelling. Present it in formats that the next generation willingly picks up. Help them Flip More, Scroll Less.

AABP: Who is Ink An Epic for, and how do they benefit?

Anumeha: It is for publishers, authors, agents & storytellers. We serve anyone who brings stories to life – from publishing houses to indie authors, from literary agents to creative studios. Our mission is to help storytellers reach new audiences, unlock new commercial opportunities, extend the lifespan of their catalogues, and stay relevant in a rapidly changing reading landscape.

While, we empower creators to:

• Revitalise backlist titles and give classics a fresh, modern readership
• Modernise stories for a visual-first generation without losing narrative depth
• Enter the booming graphic novel and illustrated-books categories
• Produce adaptations 50–70% faster, reducing costs and time-to-market
• Test multiple art styles (30+ options) to match genre, readership, or geographic market
• Reach reluctant readers, younger audiences, and global readers
• Create print-ready and digital-ready editions that meet publishing standards
• Compete with high-production visual storytelling at accessible price points

AABP: How does the platform adapt to different art styles?

Anumeha: Every story deserves an art style that elevates its voice. Ink An Epic supports 30+ visual styles including manga, YA, middle-grade pastel, noir, ligne claire, heritage art, and culturally specific styles. When a story demands its own visual identity, we also build fully custom art styles – ideal for signature series, cultural narratives, or branded adaptations. The final work feels visually authentic, emotionally aligned, and true to the soul of the original manuscript.

AABP: What kinds of graphic imaging are possible?

Anumeha: We offer a complete, end-to-end visualisation pipeline, including Scene-by-scene storyboarding, 3-6 panel layouts per page, full-colour or monochrome artwork, cover and title design, print-ready PDFs, EPUB and digital editions and multi-style editions for varied audiences. Whether it’s a 10-page illustrated short or a 200-page graphic novel, we deliver a fully finished, commercial-grade visual edition.

AABP: How is technology changing the publishing ecosystem?

Anumeha: Technology is not here to replace publishing. It’s here to expand its possibilities.

AI-assisted visual workflows are enabling publishers to: reduce production timelines from months to weeks; test art styles and concepts with readers before committing; bring dormant backlist titles into the visual-first age; meet the expectations of modern learners who think in images; and experiment with new formats without heavy upfront cost. Thus, books stay competitive, discoverable, and engaging in a world overflowing with digital distraction.

At Ink An Epic, AI is a creative accelerator, not a replacement. AI handles speed: layouts, variations, technical prep while humans handle soul: emotion, pacing, nuance, cultural precision, storytelling.

AABP: What trends are shaping the future of visual storytelling?

Anumeha: The landscape is evolving toward:

• Cross-format and cross-platform storytelling with images, motion panels & interactive elements
• Multi-style editions of the same book for different markets
• Cultural authenticity in imagery, where characters and environments feel relatable to the reader
• Hyper-personalised reading experiences, driven by audience choice

Thus,readers experience stories that align with their identities, preferences, attention patterns, and cultural realities.

AABP: How do you convert manuscripts into graphic novels?

Anumeha: Our process blends creativity, technology, and efficiency with these steps: Manuscript & creative brief, AI-assisted storyboarding, Publisher/author review, Human-led visual production, Dialogue & text placement, Revisions, Delivery of print-ready and digital formats and versions in multiple art styles, if required. A complete graphic adaptation is delivered in weeks, not months – with industry-quality visuals and collaborative creative control.

We offer services for both: Per manuscript for single-title creators and Subscription, volume, or white-label pipelines for publishers and agencies with multiple titles .

AABP: Anything else you’d like to add?

Anumeha: Ink An Epic was built with one conviction: Stories are timeless, but the way we experience them must evolve. Our mission is to help the next generation rediscover reading – not as a task, but as joy, wonder, and imagination. We want to make great stories unputdownable.