This New AI Tool is the DREAM for Fiction Authors

The speaker, Jason, a self-described nerdy novelist, introduces the topic of rapidly advancing AI and its impact on the writing process. He expresses his interest in a specific tool called Novel Crafter, which he believes could be beneficial for fiction authors. Jason discusses his usual approach of teaching his audience to use AI models directly, but acknowledges the limitations and the need for tools tailored to fiction writing. He mentions the recent update to Claude 2.1 and its effects on the AI writing community, and compares it to PSE sudoite, the primary tool for fiction authors. Jason critiques PSE sudoite's Silicon Valley-centric approach and its founders' lack of deep involvement in the fiction writing community. He suggests that Novel Crafter might be a better fit for authors' needs.

Jason delves into the specifics of Novel Crafter, highlighting its features for planning, writing, and tinkering with a novel. He discusses the tool's ability to cater to different writing styles, such as plotters and pancers. The speaker demonstrates how to use the tool in planning mode, where one can outline chapters and customize the layout. He then moves to the writing mode, explaining how the tool allows for the insertion of text and the selection of narrative points of view (POV). Jason also talks about the option to switch between different AI models, such as Claude and Toppy, to suit the content being written. He emphasizes the Tinker feature, which functions as an open-ended chatbot for reviewing and refining the manuscript. Additionally, he mentions the Codex, a comprehensive resource for story elements like characters, locations, and lore.

The speaker continues his discussion on Novel Crafter by focusing on the Codex feature, which serves as a 'world Bible' for the story. He explains how the tool recognizes characters from the Codex and incorporates them into the writing contextually. Jason also addresses the pricing model of Novel Crafter, noting that it is in open Beta and currently free, but will likely follow a subscription model once fully launched. He discusses the server costs for the tool and the API costs associated with generating text using various models. Jason explains that the cost is minimal for the value provided, and the AI learns the author's style over time, requiring less editing as the writing progresses. He concludes by comparing the piece-by-piece writing approach of Novel Crafter to the traditional writing flow of authors.

In the final paragraph, Jason reflects on his overall impression of Novel Crafter, considering it a viable alternative to PSE sudoite, especially for its Codex feature. He plans to use the tool more extensively in the future and believes it better caters to the needs of fiction authors. The speaker also promotes his AI Storyteller membership, which includes various resources and bonuses for authors. He alerts his audience that the membership is closing down and may change in the future, encouraging them to take advantage of the current offer before it ends.