Frequently Asked Questions

What is Storycomb Press?
Storycomb Press is an educational publisher preparing to launch a literature-rich curriculum. This program is designed to support curious, thoughtful learners in the middle school and high school years. We focus on engaging stories, diverse voices, and creative expression to creative a meaningful language arts experience.

Who is this for?
Our products are designed with homeschooling families, co-op groups, and independent learners in mind. Our resources are secular, inclusive, and adaptable for a variety of learning styles. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or teen learner, our materials are created to meet you where you are.

Is this a full curriculum or a supplement?
Our Hive Language Arts program is being developed as a comprehensive curriculum covering reading, writing, grammar, speaking and listening, and creative projects. There will also be some modular options.

What grade levels is it for?
We are currently focusing on materials for middle school and high school students, roughly ages 13โ€“16. Future levels may be added based on interest and demand.

When will Hive Language Arts be available?
We’re actively developing our first materials now, with plans to launch in late summer 2026. If you’re on our email list, youโ€™ll be the first to hear about sneak peeks, pilot opportunities, and launch details!

What makes this different from other language arts programs?
StoryComb Press is built on the belief that Language Arts should feel alive and words should fly from the page. That means:

Is this a religious curriculum?
No. StoryComb is a secular company. Our content is inclusive and respectful of a wide range of beliefs and backgrounds.

Will there be an online component or community?
Weโ€™re exploring optional online offerings including discussion forums, enrichment content, and educator support, but nothing is set in stone yet. Stay tuned!

Can I use this with a charter school?
We have designed our program with charter approval in mind. Please check with your charter guidelines or reach out to us if you have questions about specific requirements.

How can I stay in the loop?
Join our email list to receive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and early access when we’re ready to launch. Weโ€™ll keep you informed without flooding your inbox.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have the potential to perform some tasks more quickly and efficiently. However, we strongly believe that creativity is a human domain. Our code of ethics includes guidelines to ensure that the use of AI supports, rather than detracts, from our mission and values at StoryComb Press. Here we present our guiding ethical questions on the use of artificial intelligence.Transparency
Guiding Question: Are we disclosing our use of AI to those viewing the finished product? 

Fairness and Equity
Guiding Question: Are we familiar enough with the topic to recognize biases in the AIโ€™s product?

Privacy and Data Protection
Guiding Question: Does our use of this tool include uploading sensitive or personal data? 

Safety and Reliability 
Guiding Question: What is the greatest harm this tool could cause if the data was inaccurate? 

Human Oversight and Control
Guiding Question: Does my use of this tool replace the abilities of others or myself? 

Environmental Impact
Guiding Question: Could I do an internet search instead or find a less data-intensive way to complete this task? Ethical Violations at StoryComb Press
Using AI to generate complete works for publication.ย 
Presenting AI work as human-created without acknowledgement of the use of AI

We promise to always ask ourselves: โ€œIs this augmentation or replacement? Am I comfortable being open about my use of this tool?โ€