GPT-Author

🖼️ Tool Name:
GPT-Author

🔖 Tool Category:
Generative AI & Media Creation; Content Creation & Communication — it falls under the category of autonomous storytelling tools powered by large language and image models.

✏️ What does this tool offer?
GPT-Author is an open-source autonomous fiction writing agent that generates entire novels — including multi-chapter plots, character arcs, and chapter-by-chapter narratives — with minimal user input. It also generates matching book covers using image generation models like Stable Diffusion. Designed to mimic a full creative writing process, the tool builds compelling storylines using GPT-4-level models and outputs structured markdown novels.

⭐ What does the tool actually deliver based on user experience?
• Automatically generates entire fiction books from a short prompt
• Supports plot development, character design, and multi-chapter flow
• Outputs in markdown format for easy editing or publishing
• Generates cover images that match the story’s theme
• Uses local or cloud-based models (GPT-4, LLaMA, Stable Diffusion)
• Offers parameter customization (length, tone, genre)
• Great for hobby writers, prototypers, or entertainment AI demos

🤖 Does it include automation?
Yes — GPT-Author is fully automated and includes:
• Autonomous story generation (beginning to end)
• Dynamic prompt chaining between chapters for logical flow
• Cover image generation using AI image models
• Auto-saving of generated content in structured folders
• Can run with minimal user input from start to finish

💰 Pricing Model:
Free and open-source (MIT License)

🆓 Free Plan Details:
• 100% free to use
• All features available without restrictions
• Runs locally or via Colab/Cloud
• Requires access to supported LLMs and image generation models

💳 Paid Plan Details:
• No commercial version — fully open-source
• Users only need to provide their own API keys (e.g., OpenAI, Hugging Face) if using hosted models

🧭 Access Method:
• Run locally (Python project) via GitHub
• Also available as a Colab notebook
• Requires API keys or local models (GPT-4, LLaMA, Stable Diffusion)

🔗 Experience Link:

https://github.com/mshumer/gpt-author