How to Use narrator: Complete Guide to Creating and Reading AI Fiction

narrator is different from other AI writing tools. We're built for readers, not writers. You don't write—you describe what you want to read, and narrator generates personalized fiction for you.

Here's everything you need to know to get started.

What Makes narrator Different

Most AI writing tools assume you want to be an author. You'll spend hours:

• Writing prompts
• Editing output
• Managing context
• Crafting lore documents

narrator is different. We're like Netflix for AI fiction:

• You describe what you want
• We generate complete chapters
• You read and enjoy
• Generate more when you want

No prompting expertise required. No editing. Just reading.

Getting Started

Step 1: Create an Account

1. Visit narrator.sh
2. Click "Get Started for free!"
3. Sign up (free tier available)
4. You're ready to go

Free Tier: Includes credits to try narrator. Perfect for testing if it's right for you.

Step 2: Understand the Interface

narrator has four main sections:

Browse: Discover novels created by others. Filter by genre, tags, content rating, and more.

Rankings: See trending, top-rated, and most popular novels.

Library: Your personal collection of novels you're reading or have saved.

Create Novel: Generate your own personalized story.

How to Browse and Discover Novels

Using the Browse Page

The Browse page is where you discover new stories.

Filters Available:

• Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-fi, Horror, and more
• Tags: LitRPG, Isekai, Cultivation, Enemies to Lovers, Slow Burn, and hundreds more
• Content Rating: General, Teen, Mature, Explicit
• Language: English, Spanish, French, German, and more
• Sort Options: Trending, Top Rated, Most Popular, New Releases, Last Updated

How to Use Filters:

1. Go to Browse
2. Select genres you like (e.g., Fantasy, Romance)
3. Add tags for specific tropes (e.g., LitRPG, Enemies to Lovers)
4. Choose content rating
5. Browse results and click on novels that interest you

Example Searches:

• LitRPG stories
• Romance novels
• Cultivation fiction
• Mature content
• Enemies to lovers romance

Using Rankings

The Rankings page shows:

• Trending: Novels gaining popularity right now
• Top Rated: Highest-rated novels of all time
• Most Popular: Most-viewed novels
• New Releases: Recently created novels

Great for discovering what others are reading and enjoying.

How to Create Your Own Novel

Step 1: Click "Create Novel"

Click the "Create Novel" button in the navigation bar.

Step 2: Describe What You Want

This is the key step. Describe your perfect story:

What to Include:

• Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Sci-fi, LitRPG, etc.
• Tropes: Enemies to lovers, slow burn, power fantasy, etc.
• Setting: Modern, medieval, cultivation world, space opera, etc.
• Tone: Dark, cozy, romantic, action-heavy, etc.
• Content Level: General, mature, explicit
• Specific Elements: Magic systems, character types, plot elements

Good Examples:

• "Enemies to lovers romance in a cultivation world where the female lead is overpowered"
• "Cozy fantasy LitRPG where the MC is a healer who hates combat"
• "Dark isekai where the protagonist is kind of a villain"
• "Slow burn romance in a space opera setting"
• "System apocalypse LitRPG with crafting focus"

Bad Examples:

• "A story" (too vague)
• "Something good" (not specific enough)
• "Write me a novel" (doesn't describe what you want)

Step 3: Let narrator Generate

Once you submit your description:

1. narrator generates the first chapter
2. You can read it immediately
3. If you like it, generate the next chapter
4. Continue as long as you want

First 5 Chapters Free: Every novel starts with 5 free chapters. This is usually enough to know if you'll enjoy the story.

Step 4: Refine as You Go

As you read, you can:

• Generate Next Chapter: Continue the story
• Adjust Preferences: Refine what you want if the story isn't quite right
• Save to Library: Add to your personal collection
• Fork: Create a variation if you want the story to go differently

Managing Your Library

Your Library is your personal collection of novels.

What's in Your Library:

• Novels you're currently reading
• Novels you've saved for later
• Novels you've created
• Your reading progress for each novel

Library Features:

• Resume reading where you left off
• Organize your collection
• Track reading progress
• Quick access to your favorites

Tips for Getting the Best Results

1. Be Specific in Your Description

Better: "LitRPG progression fantasy with system interface, crafting focus, and slow burn romance subplot"

Worse: "A fantasy story"

Specificity helps narrator understand exactly what you want.

2. Use Genre and Trope Combinations

Combine elements:

• Genre + Trope: "Romance + Enemies to Lovers"
• Genre + Setting: "Fantasy + Cultivation World"
• Multiple Tropes: "Slow Burn + Found Family + Power Fantasy"

3. Specify Tone and Pacing

Tell narrator the mood:

• "Cozy and relaxing"
• "Dark and intense"
• "Fast-paced action"
• "Slow, character-focused"

4. Use the Preference System

narrator learns from your preferences:

• Rate chapters you like
• Continue stories that work
• The system improves recommendations over time

5. Explore Browse First

Before creating, browse existing novels to see:

• What's possible
• How others describe stories
• What genres and tags are available

This helps you craft better descriptions.

Common Use Cases

Use Case 1: Fill a Specific Reading Niche

Problem: You want a very specific story that doesn't exist.

Solution: Create it on narrator.

Example: "I want a cultivation novel where the MC is a healer, not a fighter, and there's a slow burn enemies-to-lovers romance with the sect's young master."

Create your story.

Use Case 2: Never Run Out of Content

Problem: You've read everything in your favorite niche.

Solution: narrator generates infinite personalized content.

Example: Love LitRPG? Browse our LitRPG collection or create unlimited variations.

Use Case 3: Try New Genres Risk-Free

Problem: Want to try a new genre but don't know where to start.

Solution: Generate a story in that genre. If you don't like it, try another.

Example: Curious about cultivation? Browse cultivation stories or create your own to test the waters.

Use Case 4: Specific Trope Combinations

Problem: You want multiple specific tropes that rarely appear together.

Solution: narrator can combine any tropes you want.

Example: "Corporate vampire romance where the stakes are quarterly earnings" — if it doesn't exist, generate it.

Understanding Credits and Pricing

Free Tier

• Includes credits to try narrator
• 5 free chapters per novel
• Perfect for testing the platform

Paid Credits

• Purchase credits to generate more chapters
• Pay for what you use
• No monthly subscription required

Why Credits Work: You only pay when you generate content. Read the free chapters first, then decide if you want more.

Advanced Features

Forking Novels

If you're reading a novel and want it to go differently:

1. Click "Fork"
2. Describe how you want it to change
3. narrator generates a new version from that point

Example: "I want the MC to choose a different path here" or "What if the romance developed differently?"

Adjusting Preferences Mid-Story

As you read, you can refine:

• "More action, less dialogue"
• "Focus more on the romance subplot"
• "Make the MC less overpowered"

narrator adapts the story to your preferences.

Exploring Different Endings

Since stories are generated on-demand, you can:

• Fork at different points
• Try different directions
• Explore "what if" scenarios

What narrator Is Good At

Excellent For:

• Genre fiction (Fantasy, Romance, Sci-fi, LitRPG)
• Trope-specific stories
• Long-form serialized fiction
• Personalized content
• Niche combinations that don't exist elsewhere

Not Ideal For:

• Literary fiction requiring subtlety
• Complex mystery plots
• Experimental narrative structures
• Very short stories (narrator is optimized for longer works)

Comparison to Other Tools

narrator vs. NovelAI

NovelAI: Writer-focused tool. You write, AI assists. Requires prompting expertise.

narrator: Reader-focused platform. You describe, AI generates. No writing required.

Choose narrator if: You want to read, not write.

narrator vs. Sudowrite

Sudowrite: Helps writers draft and edit. You're still the author.

narrator: Generates complete stories. You're the reader.

Choose narrator if: You want entertainment, not a writing tool.

narrator vs. Claude/ChatGPT

Claude/ChatGPT: General-purpose AI. Requires extensive prompting for fiction.

narrator: Purpose-built for fiction. Optimized for reading pleasure.

Choose narrator if: You want fiction optimized for reading, not general AI assistance.

Troubleshooting

"The story isn't what I wanted"

Solution:

• Be more specific in your description
• Use the preference adjustment feature
• Try forking and describing what you want differently

"The story feels repetitive"

Solution:

• Adjust preferences: "More variety in scenes"
• Fork and try a different direction
• narrator learns from feedback—rate chapters to improve

"I want to change something"

Solution:

• Use the fork feature
• Adjust preferences mid-story
• Create a new novel with refined description

"How do I find similar stories?"

Solution:

• Use Browse filters with same genres/tags
• Check Rankings for popular stories
• Look at novels others have forked from

Best Practices

1. Start with Browse

Before creating, explore what exists:

• Browse by genre
• Check trending novels
• See how others describe stories

2. Be Specific but Flexible

Be specific about what you want, but be open to how narrator interprets it. Sometimes the AI's take is better than what you imagined.

3. Use the Free Chapters

Every novel starts with 5 free chapters. Use them to evaluate before spending credits.

4. Rate and Provide Feedback

narrator learns from your preferences. Rate chapters you like to improve future recommendations.

5. Experiment

Try different genres, tropes, and combinations. narrator excels at niche combinations you can't find elsewhere.

The Bottom Line

narrator is built for one thing: reading personalized AI fiction.

You don't write. You describe. You read. You enjoy.

Getting Started:

1. Browse existing novels to see what's possible
2. Create your first novel with a specific description
3. Read the free chapters
4. Generate more if you like it
5. Build your Library of favorites

Ready to start? Browse our collection or create your first personalized novel.

Further Reading

• Best AI Story Generators in 2025: What Actually Works
• Most Human-Sounding AI for Fiction in 2026
• Best AI for LitRPG and Progression Fantasy
• Best AI for Romance and Erotica
• Why Does My AI Fiction Sound Robotic?