CharaStudio

Overview

This tutorial will walk you through a complete creative workflow in CharaStudio: Create a character → Build a world → Write a story. After completing this tutorial, you'll have a solid grasp of CharaStudio's core workflow.

Step 1: Create a New Character

  1. Click the "Character" icon in the sidebar
  2. Click the "New Character" button in the top-right corner
  3. Enter the character name, e.g.: Lin Shuang

Using AI-Assisted Generation

CharaStudio has a powerful built-in AI generator. In the right panel:

  • Enter a text description and let the AI auto-fill the character's appearance, personality, and backstory
  • Adjust the generation style: Realistic / Anime / Fantasy
  • Click "Generate" and the AI will create a complete character profile
Example prompt:
A calm and composed female swordswoman with silver hair, always wearing a mask, introverted but passionate inside

Step 2: Build the World Setting

  1. Switch to the "World Card" tab
  2. Click "New World Card" to define the story's world
  3. Add "Scene Cards": such as "Northern Tundra", "Frost Moon City", etc.

Tip: World Cards help the AI maintain setting consistency when generating stories. Before writing a story, we recommend completing at least 3-5 key scenes first.

Step 3: Write a Story Outline

  1. Go to the "Story" workspace
  2. Click "New Chapter" to create your first chapter
  3. Use the "Node Editor" to build the story skeleton

CharaStudio's Node Editor supports:

  • Plot Nodes: Define key turning points in the story
  • Emotion Nodes: Mark character emotional changes
  • Dialogue Nodes: Enter or AI-generate dialogue directly

Step 4: Generate a First Draft

  1. After completing the outline, click "Generate Draft"
  2. Choose a generation mode:
    • Per-Node Generation: AI fills in details node by node
    • Full Chapter Generation: Generate the complete chapter at once
  3. Wait for generation to complete (~1-3 minutes)

After generation, you can edit, polish, or ask the AI to regenerate any content.

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