Help Page

Read the how-to guide, find FAQs, and learn about AI models

Navigate to the Write a Book section.
Choose your format (Novel, Tale, Non-Fiction, Gamebook, Poetry, or Script). Each format offers unique features tailored to different storytelling styles.
For Gamebooks, select between Linear (single storyline with choices) or Multiple (branching paths with multiple endings).
Select your preferred AI model (GPT-4.5, GPT-4o, GPT-4o-mini, GROK 2, etc.) based on your quality needs and credit budget.
Choose your language and age rating appropriate for your target audience.
Define your story concept, genre, and optionally upload inspiration files (documents, images, data files) to influence your story's direction.
Configure additional settings like world details, characters, writing style, and structure.

After setup, your book's title and introduction will be generated automatically based on your inputs.
Click Write Next Page to continue your story. Each page costs credits based on your selected AI model.
For gamebooks, choose from the provided options to direct the narrative. Linear gamebooks will eventually converge to a main storyline, while multiple-path gamebooks can lead to different endings.
You can change AI models for individual pages by selecting a different model from the dropdown in the Advanced Options panel.
Provide specific instructions for the next page to guide the AI's writing direction (e.g., "Focus on character development," "Add a plot twist," etc.).
Adjust memory depth to control how many previous pages the AI considers when generating new content. Higher values improve consistency but cost more credits.
For structured books, you'll have a predetermined number of chapters. For open-ended books, you can continue adding pages indefinitely.

Switch to Writer Mode in the Options panel to enable content editing.
Use Rewrite to completely regenerate a page with new instructions. This is useful when you want to take the story in a completely different direction.
Try Edit with AI to make targeted improvements while preserving most of the existing content. This is ideal for refining tone, fixing inconsistencies, or enhancing specific elements.
Provide specific instructions to guide the AI in making the desired changes, such as "Make the dialogue more humorous" or "Add more descriptive details about the setting."
After generating content, you can provide feedback to help improve the AI's performance for future generations.
Use the Contents panel (accessible via the button in the top left) to navigate between pages and chapters of your book.
Experiment with different AI models for different sections of your book based on their strengths (e.g., GPT-4.5 for complex plot points, GPT-4o-mini for straightforward narrative sections).

Click Images in the top right to open the image generation panel.
Select the page where you want to add an image and choose between auto-generated prompts (based on your story content) or custom prompts you write yourself.
Pick an AI model based on your needs:
- MINIMAX - For highly detailed artistic images with unique creative style
- IDEOGRAM - For images with seamlessly integrated text elements
- RECRAFT-3 - For photorealistic images with exceptional artistic quality
- FLUX/FLUX pro - For balanced speed and quality or enhanced detail
- SD3 - For state-of-the-art image generation with complex prompts
- DALLE-3 - For innovative and creative artistic outputs
For book covers with integrated titles, enable the Include Title option.
Generate multiple images and select your favorite from the gallery to apply to your book.
Images can be added to any page, including the cover and chapter pages, to enhance the visual storytelling experience.
Different image models have varying credit costs, from 1 credit (FLUX, SDXL) to 10 credits (IDEOGRAM, SD3, DALLE-3) per image.

After generating a page, click the Generate Audio button (headphones icon) at the bottom of the page.
To personalize your narration, click Select Narrator to open the voice selection panel.
First, select a voice technology from the available options:
- OpenAI TTS - High-quality voices with natural intonation
- XTTS - Voice cloning technology for custom narrators
- MINIMAX - Advanced emotional voice synthesis
- Other providers - Additional voice options with varying characteristics
After selecting a voice technology, choose from the available narrators or create your own custom narrator.
To create a custom narrator, provide a name for your narrator and upload a clear audio sample (10-30 seconds recommended for XTTS, 10 seconds to 5 minutes for MINIMAX).
Enable the Clean-Up Audio option for microphone recordings to reduce background noise.
Custom narrators are specific to the voice technology you selected and cannot be used with other technologies.
After selecting a narrator, the audio will be generated for the current page. You can regenerate audio at any time.
Use the Export Audiobook option in the Options panel to combine all narrated pages into a single audio file.

Customize your reading experience with the Layout options:
- Auto-Adapt - Optimizes for your screen size
- All Columns - Shows all panels (Contents, Story, Options)
- Contents + Story - Hides the options panel
- Story + Options - Hides the contents panel
- Full Width - Displays all panels stacked vertically
Adjust font family, size, and weight in the Reading Settings panel for optimal readability.
Export your book to PDF with customizable formatting options using the PDF button. You can adjust margins, page size, and include/exclude images.
Make your book publicly available by clicking Publish in the Options panel. This allows other users to discover and read your creation.
Add your book to your personal collection with the My List button for easy access later.
View book details including category, language, genre, and age rating in the Book Details panel.
Share your published books on social media or via direct link to showcase your AI-assisted creations.

Text Models

GPT-4.5 New!

OpenAI's most advanced model, offering exceptional performance in complex reasoning, creativity, and accuracy. Ideal for demanding writing tasks requiring sophisticated language understanding. 20 credits per page, average generation time: 30 seconds.

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30 CREDITS per Page 3 CREDITS per 1 Page of Memory

GPT-4o

Openai flagship model delivering sophisticated narratives with exceptional coherence and creativity. Excels at complex storytelling while maintaining consistent character voices and plot development. 5 credits per page, average generation time: 20 seconds.

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5 CREDITS per Page 1 CREDIT per 2 Pages of Memory

GPT-4o-mini

A streamlined version of our flagship model, optimized for efficiency without compromising quality. Perfect for rapid iteration and shorter content while maintaining professional-grade output. 1 credit per page, average generation time: 10 seconds.

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1 CREDIT per Page 1 CREDIT per 5 Pages of Memory

GROK 2

A cutting-edge experimental model that brings fresh perspectives to creative writing. Combines analytical precision with creative flair to produce engaging, original narratives. 5 credits per page, average generation time: 15 seconds.

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5 CREDITS per Page 1 CREDIT per 2 Pages of Memory

LLAMA-3.1

A powerful open-source model with 405 billion parameters, offering sophisticated language understanding and generation. Particularly strong at maintaining narrative consistency across longer texts. 5 credits per page, average generation time: 60 seconds.

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5 CREDIT per Page 1 CREDIT per 2 Pages of Memory

Legacy Models:

GPT-4

A model that excels in delivering top-notch literary quality and seamless story narratives. While its unmatched abilities demand a higher price, it does operate at a reduced speed. It's priced at 10 credits per page. The average Content Generation Time is 60 seconds.

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10 CREDITS per Page 1 CREDIT per 1 Page of Memory

GPT-3.5

This model delivers solid writing capabilities with moderate consistency in narratives. While it prioritizes speed, there may be occasional lapses in coherence. It's priced at 1 credit per page. The average Content Generation Time is 10 seconds.

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1 CREDIT per Page 1 CREDIT per 5 Pages of Memory

LLAMA-3

An open-source model that surpasses GPT-3.5 in performance but doesn't reach the level of GPT-4. Despite this, it is highly cost-effective, priced at just 1 credit per page. The average content generation time is 20 seconds.

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1 CREDIT per Page 1 CREDIT per 5 Pages of Memory

*The first 5 pages of memory are included at no extra cost.

Image Models

MINIMAX New!

MINIMAX excels in creating highly detailed artistic images with a unique creative style. Perfect for book covers and illustrations requiring artistic flair. Available for 5 credits per image.

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3 CREDITS per Image

IDEOGRAM New!

IDEOGRAM specializes in generating images with seamlessly integrated text and logos. Perfect for book covers requiring text elements and branding. Available for 5 credits per image.

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10 CREDITS per Image

RECRAFT-3

Recraft-3 excels in creating highly detailed and photorealistic images with exceptional artistic quality. It specializes in maintaining consistency across multiple generations and handling complex prompts with precision, priced at 5 credits per image.

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5 CREDITS per Image

FLUX pro

FLUX pro offers enhanced image generation capabilities, delivering superior detail and color accuracy. It's perfect for high quality visuals and also for including texts, priced at 5 credits per image.

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5 CREDITS per Image

FLUX

FLUX is designed for efficient image generation, balancing speed and quality. It is ideal for images where you need quick results without compromising too much on visual appeal, priced at 1 credit per image

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1 CREDIT per Image

SD3

SD3 offers state-of-the-art image generation with a focus on following complex prompts and descriptions. It also allows precise inclusion of text in images, priced at 10 credits per image.

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10 CREDITS per Image

S-CORE

S-CORE excels in generating images with superior resolution, perfect for high-end visual projects. Its capabilities ensure that every image is crisp and vibrant, priced at 5 credits per image.

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5 CREDITS per Image

SDXL

SDXL is known for generating high-quality images, bringing your visual ideas to life with speed. It excels in producing photorealistic results quickly, priced at 1 credit per image.

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1 CREDIT per Image

DALLE-3

DALLE-3 provides innovative image generation with creative and artistic outputs, perfect for complex prompts. It can also include text in images, priced at 10 credits per image.

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10 CREDITS per Image

*'Quality' refers to the photorealism and detail of the resulting image, while 'Precision' measures how accurately the resulting image matches the input description.

Audio Models

Standard Voices

Standard Voices offers reliable and clear audio conversion for your texts. It ensures consistency and clarity in output with a moderate balance between speed and quality. Priced at 1 credit per page, it provides a cost-effective solution for basic audio needs.

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1 CREDIT per Page

Expressive Voices

Expressive Voices offers the best audio quality with emotional and dynamic narration. Perfect for storytelling and expressive content, it ensures high engagement with its vivid and lively audio output. Priced at 5 credits per page, it is ideal for premium content creation.

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5 CREDITS per Page

Custom Voices

Custom Voices allows you to generate audio using any voice you choose. Whether it's a recording from your own microphone or an audio sample of a famous person, animated character, or any other voice, this feature is perfect for creating personalized storytelling experiences. Priced at 5 credits per page.

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5 CREDITS per Page

What is NovelistAI?

NovelistAI is a cutting-edge platform that harnesses artificial intelligence to generate completely original novels, stories, and interactive books. Whether you're an aspiring writer seeking inspiration, a reader exploring AI-generated literature, or a creator looking to produce audiobooks and illustrated content, NovelistAI offers a revolutionary storytelling experience across multiple formats and languages.

How do I find and read books?

Simply create an account and visit the 'Library' page to browse books by language, genre, and other filters. All published books are free to read - just click on any title to start reading. You can customize your reading experience with different layout options, font settings, and even listen to audio narration if available.

How do I start writing a book?

Navigate to the 'Write a Book' section and follow the guided steps. Choose your format (Novel, Tale, Non-Fiction, Gamebook, Poetry, or Script), select an AI model, language, and age rating. Define your story concept and customize additional settings as needed. The AI will then generate your book's title and introduction.

How can I edit my books?

You have multiple options to edit and enhance your books. Switch to 'Writer Mode' in the Options panel to enable content editing. Use the 'Rewrite' feature to completely regenerate a page with new instructions if you want to take the story in a different direction. Try 'Edit with AI' to make targeted improvements while preserving most of the existing content. You can provide specific instructions to guide the AI in making desired changes, such as adjusting tone, adding details, or improving dialogue.

How do I generate images for my book?

Click the 'Images' button to open the image generation panel. You can use auto-generated prompts or write your own, then select from AI models like MINIMAX, IDEOGRAM, RECRAFT-3, or FLUX based on your artistic needs. For book covers, you can enable the 'Include Title' option. Generate multiple options and choose your favorite to apply to your book.

How do I create audio narration for my book?

After generating a page, click the 'Generate Audio' button (headphones icon). Select a voice technology (OpenAI TTS, XTTS, or MINIMAX), then choose from available narrators or create your own by uploading a voice sample. Once selected, audio will be generated for your page. You can also export all narrated pages as a single audiobook file.

What is the cost to generate content on your platform?

Our platform uses 'credits' as currency for content generation. Credit costs vary based on the AI models you select, with more advanced models requiring more credits. Text generation, image creation, and audio narration each have their own credit requirements. Memory depth (how many previous pages the AI considers) also affects credit usage. You can always see the exact credit cost before generating any content, allowing you to make informed decisions based on your needs and budget.

Can I export or publish my books?

Yes! You can export your book to PDF with customizable formatting options using the 'PDF' button. You can adjust margins, page size, and include/exclude images. To make your book publicly available on the platform, click 'Publish' in the Options panel, which allows other users to discover and read your creation. You can also add your book to your personal collection with the 'My List' button for easy access later, and share your published books on social media or via direct link.

Can I get a refund?

Due to the inherent costs associated with utilizing computational resources for AI-driven content generation, we are unable to offer refunds once content has been generated. Each request for AI-generated content incurs a cost from the moment of activation, utilizing credits from your purchased plan or credit package.

Help Page

1. Starting Your Book Project

2. Writing & Generating Content

3. Editing & Refining

4. Creating Images

5. Audio Narration

6. Publishing & Exporting

Text Models

GPT-4.5 New!

GPT-4o

GPT-4o-mini

GROK 2

LLAMA-3.1

GPT-4

GPT-3.5

LLAMA-3

Image Models

MINIMAX New!

IDEOGRAM New!

RECRAFT-3

FLUX pro

FLUX

SD3

S-CORE

SDXL

DALLE-3

Audio Models

Standard Voices

Expressive Voices

Custom Voices

What is NovelistAI?

How do I find and read books?

How do I start writing a book?

How can I edit my books?

How do I generate images for my book?

How do I create audio narration for my book?

What is the cost to generate content on your platform?

Can I export or publish my books?

Can I get a refund?