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Now signing LitRPG and progression fantasy authors

Your story, shown.

We turn web novels into animated series, made with AI and approved by their authors.

Apply as an authorSee how it works

An example: chapter one becomes episode one

Chapter One. The tower had no door. Kael circled it twice before the moon rose and the stone began to glow. Somewhere above, something heavy shifted. A blue window opened in front of his eyes. Dungeon discovered: The Hollow Spire. Recommended level: 12. Kael was level 3. He stepped inside anyway.

Quest complete. Chapter 1 is now Episode 1. Every chapter you’ve written can become a scene like this.

Thousands of stories. Almost no shows.

Hollywood adapts a few books a year. AI lets us adapt the ones it skips.

Adapted by HollywoodWith Shown

What you get

You approve everything.

Every script, character and episode. Nothing ships without your yes.

50/50 revenue.

Subscriptions, early access, pre-orders and YouTube.

New readers.

Every episode sends viewers back to your story.

How it works

  1. Step 1

    Apply.

    A 5-minute form.

  2. Step 2

    Talk.

    A 30-minute call.

  3. Step 3

    Pilot.

    Chapter 1 as a free episode. Non-exclusive.

  4. Step 4

    Season.

    Readers vote and pre-order. Refunded if the goal isn’t met.

  5. Step 5

    Premiere.

    On Shown first, then free on YouTube.

Terms, in plain words

Stays yours

  • Your copyright
  • Books, audio, print, film and TV rights
  • Final approval on every episode
  • Walk away after the pilot

We ask for

  • AI animated and interactive rights, for 5 years
  • Rights return if nothing ships in 12 months
  • Revenue split 50/50
Signed5 years

12 months. Nothing released? Rights return to you.

Full agreement before you sign

Founding authors: the first 3 series are made first and help shape Shown

Hollywood will adapt a few web serials this decade. Thousands more deserve it. AI makes it possible, if authors stay in charge.
Ayoub, founder of Shown

Questions

  • No. We direct every episode by hand, and you approve it. AI makes it affordable. It doesn’t make the creative choices.

  • No. It’s used only to make your adaptation.

  • A few hours per episode for notes. We handle production.

  • Nothing. We earn only when the series earns, split 50/50.

  • Vote on designs, fund the season and watch first.

  • LitRPG and progression fantasy with an active community, for now.

  • Yes, after the pilot, at no cost. After signing, rights return if nothing ships in 12 months.

Your readers already see it.Let’s show everyone.

Apply as an author

Reader? Be there for the first premiere.

After the series: worlds fans can explore, play and add to, with each author in charge of their canon.