Narrative Diffusion Engine

Project & Voice

Define the identity and present-day snapshot of your series. Write for a machine — be precise, not literary.

The name of the series (not an individual book).
One sentence. The hook that sells the whole series, not just one book.
Must match a supported style library in the engine.
What emotional experience does this series deliver? What are its recurring thematic obsessions?
CRITICAL. Where are the main characters RIGHT NOW? What is their most pressing goal? Assume the next book starts the morning after.

Tropes & Red Lines

Define the genre DNA and hard constraints for the narrative engine.

5-8 foundational genre tropes this series utilizes (e.g., "Reluctant Hero", "Found Family", "Enemies to Lovers").
Optional. We include a comprehensive list by default. Add anything specific to YOUR series that would feel WRONG.

Characters

All POV characters, primary antagonists, and critical supporting cast with unresolved arcs. Physical descriptions should reflect their state at the END of the provided text.

Relationships

Asymmetric emotional dynamics between characters. Each entry goes ONE direction (perceiver → perceived). Create TWO entries per pair to show how each views the other.

Locations

Map the world at two levels: Macro (regions, cities) and Micro (buildings, rooms, landmarks). Micro locations must reference a Macro parent.

World Rules

The hard rules: magic systems, societal laws, biological rules, technological constraints. Each rule needs an IF/THEN constraint the engine can enforce.

Backstory Events

Major plot events in chronological order. Include ONLY events that permanently altered relationships, world state, or power dynamics. Aim for 5-8 per book.

Narrative Structure

Define the structural skeleton of your story. Select a framework, set your chapter target, and fill in the anchor beats the engine will build around.

How many chapters in the book

Preview & Export

Review your Series Bible and download it for import into the Narrative Diffusion engine.

When sending this to In Shambles, if you want the engine to replicate your writing style, include the full text of the novel and check this box (.txt, .md, .docx, .pdf, .epub, .rtf):