Idée littéraire: Idea generator for authors

Hi Product Hunt community! 👋

I'm Simon, the maker of Idée littéraire.

For most writers, the hardest part is starting. Generic story prompts often feel flat and uninspiring. I built Idée Littéraire to be a powerful, flexible creative engine that delivers truly unique and detailed starting points.

The core of the app is its genre-blending system. Instead of a single random prompt, you can select up to 10 different genres from a library of over 750 to create your own custom mix. The AI then generates a concept built on your unique combination.

Ever wondered what a “Rebel Hacker” + “Cursed Knight” + “Forbidden Grimoire” story would look like? Or a “Quantum Weapon” + “Court of Shadows” + “Love and Duty” universe? Maybe even a world where “Mechanical Bureaucracy” + “Dark Prophecy” + “Parallel Metropolis” collide? Now you can find out. 💡

But the real power lies in how you want to generate your idea. The app features four distinct modes to match your creative process:

⚡️ Quick Idea Mode: Perfect for brainstorming or breaking writer's block. It gives you a concise, high-level concept to get your creativity flowing instantly.

🎲 Random Genres Mode: Feeling adventurous? Let the AI challenge you by generating an idea from a random combination of genres. It's the best way to step out of your comfort zone and discover something truly original.

🔑 Key Points Mode: For the planners out there. This mode generates a detailed narrative structure for your story, including key plot points, character arcs, and thematic elements. Ideal for outlining novels or long-form stories.

📚 Detailed Mode: This is the most comprehensive analysis. It provides a deep dive into a single concept, exploring characters, world-building, and potential subplots. It’s perfect for complex, long-term projects or for preparing a pitch for an editor.

The app is now fully available in French, English, and Spanish. I'm actively working on adding more features and would love your feedback on the quality and creativity of the ideas it produces.

Simon