Book Setup

Define the foundation of your book by filling in the details below

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Provide a well-written example that captures the voice, tone, and style you want for your book.
Estimated book length: ~40,000 words
Recommended: 2000-4000 for most genres

Select genre and target audience first, then generate a book idea!

Story Bible

Plot out a story bible for your novel

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Enter your complete story bible including plot outline, character development, etc.

Chapter Outline

Create a detailed chapter outline for your novel

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Enter your complete chapter outline including chapter titles, scene breakdowns, plot points, etc.

Writing Chapters

Write prose for your book

Setting up writing interface...

Export Your Book

Download your completed book in different formats

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Text Format

Simple text file for basic reading

HTML Format

Web-ready format with styling

Markdown Format

Universal format for publishing platforms

Copy to Clipboard

Quick copy for pasting elsewhere

AI Settings & Configuration

Configure your AI settings and customize all generation prompts

API Configuration

Choose your AI provider and configure authentication
Get your API key from openrouter.ai
Cost information will appear here
Higher = more creative, Lower = more focused
Maximum length of each AI response

Advanced Model Selection

Use different AI models for different generation steps

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Custom Prompts

Customize the AI generation prompts for each step. Changes are saved automatically.

Tutorial & Guide

Complete guide and information to using NovelFactory

Getting Started

Data Storage & Privacy

Your data security and privacy:

  • Local Storage: All projects are stored locally in your browser
  • No External Servers: Your content never leaves your device
  • Secure API Keys: Stored securely in browser local storage
  • Direct AI Communication: Direct connection to AI providers only

AI Settings Configuration

Set up your AI connection:

  • API Providers: Choose OpenRouter or OpenAI
  • Model Selection: Different models for different needs
  • Advanced Models: Customize models per generation step
  • Temperature: Control creativity vs consistency (0-1)
  • Custom Prompts: Modify generation behavior

Book Creation Process

Follow the structured approach:

  • Book Setup: Define genre, audience, premise, and style
  • Story Bible: Create complete narrative framework
  • Chapter Outline: Detailed scene-by-scene breakdown
  • Writing: Generate professional prose
  • Editing: Edit your story by promting to continue, show don't tell, expand or rephrase
  • Export: Download in multiple formats

Iterations and Editing

Improve your content with feedback loops:

  • AI Analysis: Automated quality assessment
  • Manual Feedback: Provide specific improvement instructions
  • Multiple Iterations: Run 1-5 improvement cycles
  • Step-by-Step: Enhance structure, planning, and writing

Advanced Features

One-Click Generation

Automated book creation:

  • Configure feedback loops for each step
  • AI handles the entire process automatically
  • Complete book from setup to export
  • Perfect for rapid prototyping

Advanced Model Selection

Optimize performance and cost:

  • Step-Specific Models: Different models for different tasks
  • Variety of Models: Balance quality and cost
  • Model Specialization: Some excel at specific tasks
  • Cost Optimization: Strategic model usage

Project Management

Organize your writing projects:

  • Save multiple book projects
  • Load previous work seamlessly
  • Export/import for backup
  • Auto-save every 30 seconds

Content Editing

Edit Mode Selection

Choose your editing approach:

  • Automated Mode: AI analyzes and improves content automatically
  • Manual Mode: Provide specific feedback for targeted improvements
  • Smart Detection: AI identifies areas needing improvement
  • Quality Enhancement: Improve prose, pacing, and consistency

Editing Different Content Types

Edit any part of your book:

  • Story Outline: Refine plot structure and narrative flow
  • Chapter Outlines: Improve scene planning and pacing
  • Chapter Content: Enhance prose, dialogue, and descriptions
  • Iterative Process: Make multiple rounds of improvements

Best Editing Practices

Maximize editing effectiveness:

  • Specific Feedback: Be clear about what needs improvement
  • Review Changes: Always check AI edits before accepting
  • Incremental Updates: Make small, focused improvements
  • Maintain Voice: Ensure edits preserve your writing style
  • Test Different Modes: Try both automated and manual approaches

Tips & Best Practices

Writing Quality Tips

  • Use feedback loops for better quality
  • Review and edit AI-generated content
  • Maintain consistency in character voices
  • Follow genre-specific requirements
  • Export regularly to backup work

Cost Management

  • Use cost estimation before generation
  • Budget models for drafts, premium for final
  • Optimize feedback loops usage
  • Monitor token usage patterns
  • Generate chapters individually to control costs

Troubleshooting

  • API Errors: Check key and connection
  • Slow Generation: Reduce tokens or try faster model
  • Quality Issues: Use more feedback loops
  • Generation Stuck: Wait for completion, only one at a time
  • Lost Work: Check auto-save in browser storage