Character Creation Software
yazar.io's Characters section gives every character a profile (name, summary, custom fields), a rich text body, and automatic links to other characters, locations, and organizations. Beyond entering a name and a picture, it also shows automatically how that character connects to the rest of the world.
What does a character page include?
Each character record has a name, a short summary, a cover image, a long wiki-style biography in a rich text body (TipTap), and up to 20 custom profile fields per entity. There's no mandatory template; you choose which fields matter (say, 'eye color,' 'origin,' 'motivation'). Your creative content (character/location descriptions, notes) is also stored encrypted in the database (AES-256-GCM); the keys that unlock it are kept separately, protected by Google Cloud KMS.
How do characters automatically link to other sections?
Type @Location Name or @Organization Name inside a character's body text and that link is created automatically; the locations, organizations, and related characters tied to that character are listed on their page on their own, and a backlink shows up on the related location/organization page too. You never have to add the same relationship twice.
How does the family tree handle relationships?
Parent/spouse relationships between characters live in a separate drag-and-drop Family Tree view (built on React Flow); instead of explaining a tangled family in prose, you can track it as a visual diagram.
Is there a limit on how many characters I can create?
No, you can create as many characters as you want within a book.
Can I upload images for characters?
Yes, you can upload a cover/portrait image for each character; the image is stored in a private area accessible only to you.
Is character creation software the same as a character-writing craft guide?
No; this page describes the software's character FEATURE. For advice on building a believable character, see our guide on how to create a novel character.
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