AutoGen Book Generator

Overview

The AutoGen Book Generator is an advanced AI-powered system that creates complete, structured books through collaborative AI agents. Designed for authors, educators, and content creators, it streamlines the book creation process while maintaining high-quality output.

Key Features

• Multi-agent collaborative writing system
• Automated chapter generation with consistent formatting
• Intelligent world-building and setting management
• Context-aware character development
• Built-in validation and error handling
• Customizable templates for various genres

Use Cases

1. Fiction Writing: Generate novels, short stories, and series
2. Educational Content: Create textbooks and study guides
3. Technical Documentation: Produce comprehensive manuals
4. Content Marketing: Develop ebooks and whitepapers
5. Personal Projects: Write memoirs, journals, or creative works

Getting Started

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/autogen-book-generator.git
cd autogen-book-generator

2. Create a virtual environment:

python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate

3. Install dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Basic Usage

1. Start the generator using the quickstart script:

./quickstart.sh

2. The program will:

• List all available genres
• Prompt you to select a genre
• Display the selected configuration:

=== Book Generation Configuration ===
Selected Genre: [Your Selected Genre]
LLM Model: [Selected Model]

3. Follow the prompts to configure your book:

• Provide initial concepts or themes
• Set chapter count and length
• Press Enter to start generation

Exporting Genres

The system supports exporting books in different genres using the BOOK_GENRE environment variable. Here's how to use it:

1. Set the BOOK_GENRE environment variable before running the generator:

export BOOK_GENRE=literary_fiction
python main.py

2. Available genre templates:

• fantasy_scifi
• historical_fiction
• literary_fiction
• romance
• thriller_mystery
• young_adult

3. To list all available genres:

ls config_templates/genre/ | sed 's/.py//g'

4. The system will automatically load the appropriate genre configuration and apply it to the book generation process.

5. You can verify the active genre in the startup output:

=== Book Generation Configuration ===

Selected Genre: literary_fiction
Writing Style: Standard
Narrative Style: Third Person

Architecture

The system uses multiple specialized agents:

• Story Planner: Creates high-level story arcs
• World Builder: Establishes consistent settings
• Memory Keeper: Tracks continuity and context
• Writer: Generates the actual prosea
• Editor: Reviews and improves content
• Outline Creator: Creates detailed chapter outlines

Configuration

Customize the system through config.py:

• Set output directory
• Configure LLM parameters
• Adjust generation settings
• Enable/disable features

Genre Configuration

The system includes pre-configured genre templates located in config_templates/genre/.

Listing Available Genres

To see all available genre templates:

1. Navigate to the genre templates directory:

cd config_templates/genre/

2. List the files:

ls

Exporting Genre Configuration

To export a genre configuration for use:

1. Open config.py
2. Set the genre_template parameter to the desired genre file:

genre_template = "config_templates/genre/fantasy_scifi.py"

3. The system will automatically export this configuration when you run:

python main.py

Switching Between Genres

To change genres:

1. Open config.py
2. Update the genre_template path to point to your desired genre
3. Save the file
4. Restart the application:

python main.py

Verifying Active Genre

When you start the application, the console will display:

=== Book Generation Configuration ===

Selected Genre: [Genre Name]
Writing Style: [Style]
Narrative Style: [Narrative Style]

Available genre templates:

• fantasy_scifi.py
• historical_fiction.py
• literary_fiction.py
• romance.py
• thriller_mystery.py
• young_adult.py

Troubleshooting Genre Configuration

If the genre isn't being recognized:

1. Ensure the path in genre_template is correct and points to an existing file
2. Verify the file has proper Python syntax and configuration
3. Check for any errors in the console output
4. Make sure you're running the latest version of the code

To create a custom genre template:

1. Copy an existing template from config_templates/genre/
2. Modify the template parameters
3. Save it with a new name in the same directory
4. Update config.py to point to your new template

Development

To contribute:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Install dev dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Make your changes
5. Run tests:

pytest

6. Submit a pull request

Testing

The project includes:

• Unit tests
• Integration tests
• Monitoring tests
• Code coverage reporting

Run tests with:

pytest tests/ --cov=./ --cov-report=html

License

MIT License - See LICENSE for details

Acknowledgments

• Built using Microsoft's AutoGen framework
• Inspired by collaborative writing systems