> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://ai-novel-writing-assistant.mintlify.site/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # World Library > Save reusable world-building samples to reduce the cost of building worlds from scratch for every book The World Library is used to save reusable world-building samples. It is suitable for accumulating common world rules, factions, locations, relationship networks, and conflict structures, which can later be imported into specific novels and then adapted into a dedicated world for that book. > [!NOTE] > > Content in the World Library is reusable assets, not the world currently in use by any specific novel. After importing into a novel, you can still modify it separately for the current work. ## What the World Library Can Do for You * Save reusable worlds, such as immortal sect worlds, future cities, post-apocalyptic bases, fictional dynasties, etc. * Organize world handbooks, including core rules, major factions, story stages, and key tensions. * Serve as a reference source when creating a new book, reducing the cost of building worlds from scratch. * Save a mature world from a specific book back to the library for future reuse. * Help you distinguish between "general world samples" and "the actual world used by the current novel." ## When to Use It * You often write in the same type of world and want to accumulate a basic stage. * A new book needs to reference an existing world, but you do not want to accidentally alter the original sample. * You want to organize world rules first, then create different novels around it. * A novel's world has matured, and you want to save it as a reference for future projects. * You want to organize factions, locations, rules, and conflicts, rather than just writing a brief world introduction. ## Getting Started **1. Open the World Library** Find the "World Library" (世界样本库) entry in the workbench navigation, view existing world samples, or create a new world sample. **2. Organize the World Handbook** First write the world impression, core rules, major factions, story stage, and key tensions. Maps, faction diagrams, and other visual assets can be added later. **3. Import into a Novel** Import the world sample in the novel's basic information or the book's world entry to become a copy of the book's world. **4. Adjust as Needed** After importing, adjust the scope of use for the current novel around the protagonist and plot, so the world serves the story. **5. Save Back to the Library (Optional)** If the book's world develops more fully later, you can choose to save it back to the World Library for future project reuse. ## Recommended Understanding | Asset Type | Purpose | Does Modification Affect Other Works | | - | - | - | | World Library | Save general samples, suitable for long-term reuse | No | | Book's World | The actual world copy used by a specific novel, adjusted for the protagonist and plot | Only affects the current novel | Therefore, do not worry about having to follow the sample exactly after importing. After importing into a novel, you can still modify it separately for the current work. ## How It Enters the Subsequent Creative Chain World samples first become a copy of a novel's book world before entering subsequent creation. The benefits of this approach are: * The current novel can adjust the world according to its own protagonist and plot. * The original world sample will not be contaminated by a book's temporary changes. * Subsequent characters, planning, chapters, and covers can use the book's world information. * If the book's world differs from the source sample, you can decide whether to sync it. The World Library is more suitable for long-term asset management; what really affects writing in a specific novel is the book's world. ## Frequently Asked Questions > [accordion] Will world samples directly affect all novels > > No. World samples usually need to be imported into a novel first to become a copy of the book's world. Each novel can be adjusted separately on the copy. > [accordion] Should I create a world sample first, or a novel first > > If you already have a mature world, you can create a world sample first. If it is just a new idea, it is usually better to create a novel first, let the system generate a world based on the book's theme, and then consider saving it as a sample. > [accordion] Can I still change it after importing a sample > > Yes. The book's world after importing can be modified according to the current novel. Whether to sync the changes back to the sample should be decided manually by you. > [accordion] How detailed should a world sample be > > First write the parts that can support the story: core rules, major factions, key locations, conflict tensions, and taboo boundaries. Maps, faction diagrams, and other visual assets can be added later. > [accordion] What is the difference between a world sample and a genre base > > A genre base explains what type of work it is, while a world sample explains which stage the story takes place on. One genre can have multiple world samples, and the same world can serve different types of stories. > [card] [Character Library](https://ai-novel-writing-assistant.mintlify.site/en/features/character-library.md) > > Save reusable character assets, manage character base images, main images, and candidate images > [card] [Style Engine](https://ai-novel-writing-assistant.mintlify.site/en/features/style-engine.md) > > Extract narrative style from sample text to keep subsequent chapters in the same linguistic flavor This documentation is built and hosted on [Mintlify](https://mintlify.com), a developer documentation platform.