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That's awesome, hope you like it!

Hey HN, I built WriteRush to help solve my writer's block, and also because I was frustrated with typical writing softwares. I wanted something that was fun, but not a gimmick; som…

Hi HN, Levi here, author of the linked post. As a writer and also the developer of an AI writing tool (Varu AI), I was really curious to see how AI would stack up against a novel I…

Yes, on the home page, you can see them. They're unedited: https://www.varu.us/

Hi HN, Levi (poster) here. I wrote this post detailing the “plot promise” system I’m developing at Varu AI. I found traditional outlining methods limiting for the flexible, very lo…

Those are some great models. The reason I don't use them is simply the cost (especially 4.5). And that's a pretty cool process you use!

I agree with your thoughts on Crown of Ash and Honor. That was made with v0.7.25, so some of the algorithms weren't as good. For example, new "plot promises" are made every 4 scene…

I definitely agree. Luckily, some things are easier for the AI to remember. I've never once come across the AI making mistakes with things like wrong character name/pronouns/etc. T…

Currently the model lineup includes: - Gemini 2.0 Flash. This is what I use most often, as the quality/price ratio is amazing. (Looking into 2.5 flash preview) - Deepseek v3 03.24 …

Hi HN, I'm Levi Hanlen, the developer behind Varu AI: https://www.varu.us Like many writers and readers, I had far more story ideas than time to write them all, and frankly, some s…