Book Setup
Define the foundation of your book by filling in the details below
Select genre and target audience first, then generate a book idea!
Story Bible
Plot out a story bible for your novel
Chapter Outline
Create a detailed chapter outline for your novel
Writing Chapters
Write prose for your book
Setting up writing interface...
Export Your Book
Download your completed book in different formats
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
Advanced Model Selection
Use different AI models for different generation steps
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