What are the modes?

Here is the explanation for each mode included in Idée littéraire:

Quick Idea

This mode focuses on blending the selected genres. It is less effective with a single genre. It allows you to generate a simple and direct concept.

Recommended uses:

  • Initial Brainstorming: When you’re looking for quick inspiration.
  • Short Writing Sessions: For novellas or short stories.
  • Creative Unblocking: When you have writer’s block.
  • Genre Exploration: To quickly test genre combinations.
  • Writing Contests: When you need an immediate idea under time constraints.

Random Genres

This mode is designed for random generation from our impressive list of genres in order to step out of your comfort zone or overcome the overwhelming feeling this huge list can cause. Choose between 2 and 5 genres to find an original idea.

Recommended uses:

  • Creative Challenge: When you want to challenge yourself with unexpected genres.
  • Breaking Habits: To avoid always choosing the same genres.
  • Writing Exercises: For workshops or personal challenges.
  • Discovering New Genres: To explore unknown literary territories.
  • Experimental Projects: When you want to create something truly original.

Key Points

This mode is tailored to generate a detailed narrative structure with essential elements.

Recommended uses:

  • Novel Planning: When you need a solid structure.
  • Long-form Stories: For narratives requiring multiple characters.
  • Collaborative Projects: When you are working in a team and need a clear framework.
  • Structured Writing: If you prefer to plan before you write.
  • Series Development: To create coherent narrative arcs.

Detailed Mode

This mode breaks down and thoroughly analyzes a concept in a comprehensive way.

Recommended uses:

  • Complex Novels: For ambitious literary projects.
  • Professional Writing: When you need to present a project to a publisher.
  • Long-Term Projects: For works requiring several months or years.
  • Literary Analysis: When you want to understand narrative mechanics.
  • Writing Education: To learn the different aspects of narrative construction.