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Project Overview

What if Goodreads, Audible, and Wattpad had a love child?

A single app where you can listen to books while walking your dog, write your next big novel, and discuss it in real time with fellow fans?

That’s Verne.

I designed it to modernize how we read and write, with a soul.

The Insight

Modern users want to read, but they don’t want it to feel like a chore. They’re craving:

The Problem

From interviews with 10+ readers and aspiring writers, I heard:

• “I want to read, but I’m always juggling something else.”
• “I wish I could connect with people who love the same books I do.”
• “I want to write, but publishing online is confusing and intimidating.”
• “I’d love to know if anyone is even reading my stuff.”

Their underlying needs were clear:

1. Multitask-friendly reading formats
2. Built-in social features