Once you’ve described your story, Scrively will automatically generate characters based on the details you’ve provided.

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Each character includes an image, description, and type, all of which can be edited and customized as needed.

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You can hover over a character’s image to view a larger, full-size preview of their appearance.

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Need to reorder the characters? Click and drag to reorder.

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Each character will be assigned a role.

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Click on the role to make adjustments if needed.

**Primary Characters:** The main characters in your story who drive the plot and appear most frequently throughout the book.

**Secondary Characters:** Important supporting characters who appear regularly and help develop the story and main characters.

**Supporting Characters:** Minor characters who appear briefly to add context, depth, or help move the story forward.

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The “On Cover” option determines whether a character will be included on the book cover design.

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If you do not want the character to appear on the cover clicking on "On Cover" will then change to "Not on Cover."

![](https://app.chatwoot.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBCS3FVaHdVPSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--984295b9401f4132cf88aa77534241ee7d6b483a/Screenshot%202026-06-10%20at%2010.15.16%E2%80%AFAM.png?cw_image_width=896px)

Need to add more characters? Click on "Add a Character."

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You'll have the option to "Generate with AI" or "Add Manually." Our guide [here](https://support.scrively.com/hc/learn/articles/1781026578-how-to-manually-add-characters-during-book-creation) shares more on adding characters manually.

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Click on the "Edit character" icon to make changes to your characters.

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The character edit modal will open.

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Want to replace the characters image? Hover over the character and click on "Replace photo." 

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⚠️ Each character includes 2 free replacement or regeneration credits. If additional regenerations are needed, you can purchase a Magic Brush regeneration pack.
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To view available packs and pricing, select the "Magic Brush" button located at the bottom right of the app.

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The Magic Brush regeneration packs will be displayed along with pricing.

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 Want to make minor edits? Tell Scrively what you would like to change then, click on "Apply." 

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 If needed you can undo/redo the last edit.

![](https://app.chatwoot.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBCTDJnaHdVPSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--5314643f573604177a51c346af0bfdcc0b2929ca/Screenshot%202026-06-10%20at%2010.23.52%E2%80%AFAM.png?cw_image_width=887px)

Click “Save” to apply and save your changes to the character.

![](https://app.chatwoot.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBCSVdoaHdVPSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--b26e5b83c9aa99def4430f60f574560be1b16f09/Screenshot%202026-06-10%20at%2010.24.07%E2%80%AFAM.png?cw_image_width=885px)

If you don't want to use a character click on the trash icon to "Delete character." Head over to our guide [here](https://support.scrively.com/hc/learn/articles/1781036038-how-to-create-your-book-cover) to learn more on creating your book cover.

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