NaNoWriMo and fast drafting mean less time to "find" your characters on the page. A small set of headcanons—habits, voice, relationship beats—gives you something to reach for when the word count is ticking.
Prep a quick reference before you start
Run your protagonist and one or two key characters through the Character Headcanon Generator. Grab 3–5 results each: habits, how they react under stress, one irrational preference. Put them at the top of your draft doc. When a scene goes generic, glance at the list and drop in one detail. You’ll find the tool on the AI Headcanon Generator homepage.
Use relationship headcanons for key pairs
For your main ship or central duo, hit the Relationship Headcanon Generator once. Save 2–3 micro-rituals or tensions. During fast drafting you won’t have time to overthink “how would they act here?”—having those beats ready keeps the dynamic consistent. All four generators are one click away on the homepage.
Unstick mid-draft with random and quotes
Stuck at 800 words? Open the Random Headcanon Generator or Incorrect Quotes Generator, run one or two, and use the result as a prompt for the next paragraph. You don’t have to keep the exact line—just use it to jump-start the scene. The main site lets you switch between tools without losing your flow.
When you’re drafting fast, the AI Headcanon Generator is there to keep your cast from blurring. Bookmark the homepage and reach for it when the cursor stalls.