Django Formset without instance

Question

In this Django Doc explain how to create a formset that allows you to edit books belonging to a particular author.

What I want to do is: Create a formset that allows you

Answer 1

This depends on whether you're doing it yourself, or using the built-in admin.

If you're using the admin, you can use inlines.

If you're doing this in your own application, then it's up to you. Create a single form which has fields for a new author and book. When the user submits the form, it's your job to create the new records.