Getting Started

Move from "blank page" to "first scene" in 5 steps.

1. Onboarding

When you first log in, you will:

1. Meet your Staff: Choose your AI provider (Gemini, Claude, or OpenAI).
2. Activate your Room: This provisions your secure, private workspace.

2. Choosing a Format

Before writing a word, tell the Room what kind of story this is:

• Novel: Focus on chapters, internal monologue, and sensory detail.
• TV Series: Focus on visual action, dialogue, and episode structure.
• Short Form: Focus on hooks, pacing, and concise beats.

3. The Interview

The Room will ask you 5-10 questions about your idea.

Tip: Don't overthink this. You aren't locking yourself in; you're just giving the AI context.

4. Brainstorming & Structure

Once in the Workbench:

1. Chat with the Foreman: "I have a detective who hates mysteries."
2. Generate Sketches: The Room will propose 3 structural outlines.
3. Import to Binder: Pick one, and watch your Binder fill with empty beats.

5. Your First Scene

1. Click a Beat in the Binder (e.g., "The Inciting Incident").
2. Review the Beat Summary (what needs to happen?).
3. Click Generate Scene.
4. Read the draft.
5. Edit it. The AI is the junior writer; you are the Showrunner. Rewrite the dialogue, fix the pacing.

Next Steps

• Calibrate Your Voice — Teach the AI to write like you.
• Learn the Lexicon — Understand the terminology.
• Read the Full Guide — Deep dive into every feature.