How Novarrium Works

Two powerful ways to create your novel. Choose the approach that fits your creative style.

Mode Comparison

AspectInteractiveImport
Setup Time15-20 min5 min + analysis
Control LevelYou directHybrid
Best ForSpecific visionsExisting work
Tier RequiredCreator+Author+
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Interactive Mode

Best for:

  • โœ“Writers with specific visions
  • โœ“Full control at every step
  • โœ“Learning the AI's capabilities
  • โœ“Collaborative writing experience

The Process

1
Foundation
Set up your novel basics
2
World Building
Create your setting
3
Characters
Define your cast
4
Outline
Generate chapter plan
5
Ready
Review and start

Step Details

  • โ€ขTitle: Name your novel
  • โ€ขGenre: Choose your genre
  • โ€ขPremise: Detailed description of your story idea
  • โ€ขTarget Chapters: Set your goal chapter count
  • โ€ขOptional step: Skip if not needed for your genre
  • โ€ขAI generates world setting and atmosphere based on your premise
  • โ€ขEdit or regenerate until it matches your vision
  • โ€ขAdd 1-6 characters with detailed profiles
  • โ€ขSet OCEAN personality sliders for each character (see below)
  • โ€ขDefine relationships and motivations
  • โ€ขAI generates chapter-by-chapter outline
  • โ€ขReview each chapter summary
  • โ€ขRegenerate entire outline or individual chapters as needed
  • โ€ขReview full summary of your project setup
  • โ€ขStart writing individual chapters when ready
  • โ€ขGenerate chapters one at a time or in batches - you choose the pace

OCEAN Personality

Each character has five personality traits (0-100 scale) that influence their behavior:

Openness:

Creativity and curiosity

Conscientiousness:

Organization and discipline

Extraversion:

Sociability and energy

Agreeableness:

Kindness and cooperation

Neuroticism:

Emotional stability

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Import Mode

Author Tier+

Best for:

  • โœ“Continue an existing manuscript
  • โœ“Repurpose older works
  • โœ“Fast onboarding of complex stories
  • โœ“Quick Story Bible population

The Process

1
Upload
Paste or upload manuscript
2
Analyzing
AI extracts data
3
Review
Check extracted data
4
Confirm
Finalize settings
5
Continue
Choose next steps

Step Details

  • โ€ขSupports .txt, .md, .docx, and .epub files
  • โ€ขOr paste your manuscript text directly
  • โ€ขMinimum 100 characters required
  • โ€ขAI analyzes your manuscript for key elements
  • โ€ขExtracts characters, relationships, facts, and plot threads
  • โ€ขUsually takes 2-5 minutes depending on length
  • โ€ขCharacters: Shows detected characters with confidence scores
  • โ€ขRelationships: Character connections and dynamics
  • โ€ขFacts: Key story details and world-building elements
  • โ€ขPlot Threads: Ongoing storylines detected
  • โ€ขDeselect any items you don't want to import
  • โ€ขSet or confirm project title
  • โ€ขChoose genre for your imported work
  • โ€ขSet target chapter count if continuing

Choose how to proceed:

  • โ€ขGenerate Chapters: Continue writing with AI assistance, one chapter at a time
  • โ€ขEdit & Refine: Use Ghost Writer and the editor to polish your imported chapters
  • โ€ขJust View: Only use the Story Bible, no generation

What Gets Extracted

๐Ÿ‘ฅCharacters

Names, descriptions, and estimated OCEAN personality traits

๐Ÿ”—Relationships

Character connections, dynamics, and relationship types

๐Ÿ“šStory Facts

World-building details, rules, and important story elements

๐ŸงตPlot Threads

Ongoing storylines, unresolved tensions, and narrative arcs

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Choosing the Right Mode

Quick Decision Guide

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"I want to create something new"

Choose Interactive Mode for full control over every detail of your novel.

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"I already have a manuscript"

Choose Import Mode to continue existing work with AI assistance (Author tier+).

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"I need some inspiration"

Check out our Story Starters for curated premises to jumpstart your novel.

Ready to Create Your Novel?

Start for free. No credit card required. Your story stays yours.