✦ Your Creative Brief

Let's build your book.

Answer a few questions about your content and vision. This feeds The Inkwell, our proprietary book engine. The more you share, the better your draft.

6 sections

~8 minutes

48h to your draft

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I'll provide my content

More precise. Better voice matching.

A link to your Substack, blog, or newsletter
Or upload files (docs, notes, transcripts)
An idea of your book's topic and audience
Any tone or style preferences

Heads up: If you're uploading content, have your export ready before you start. Some platforms (like LinkedIn or Instagram) can take up to 48 hours to prepare your data download. We'll show you how to export in step 2.

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Let AI do the heavy lifting

Less effort. Just share context.

Your topic, niche, and target audience
Your voice and tone (casual, expert, etc.)
Key ideas or stories you want included
Any phrases or style you love (or hate)

The more detail you share, the closer the draft will be to what you'd actually write.

Nothing here is final — you can always reply to your confirmation email to make changes.

Section 1 · Your Content

Where do you publish your content?

Select all that apply — we support multiple platforms.

Substack

Essays, newsletters, and posts

Newsletter

Beehiiv, Ghost, Mailchimp, or other

Blog / Website

Long-form articles and posts

Articles, newsletters, and posts

Podcast

RSS feed, MP3 uploads — we transcribe

YouTube

Channel, playlist, or single video

Instagram

Captions, carousels, and Reels

Patreon coming soon

Posts, updates, and tiers

Other

Tell us more below

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Section 1 · Your Content

How do we access your content?

Pick the path that fits your setup — both work perfectly.

A

Paste a URL — Substack, YouTube, or Podcast

We pull the full archive and transcribe video/audio automatically

📍 Your Substack name

            https://yourname.substack.com
          

Not sure? Open your Substack → look at the address bar, or go to substack.com/settings.

or

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Upload your content export

Beehiiv, Ghost, WordPress, Notion, Substack (paywalled), or any platform export

📦 How to export from your platform

1. Go to substack.com/settings
2. Scroll to Exports → click "Create new export"
3. Substack emails you a download link (usually within a minute)
4. Download the .zip file and upload it below

1. Go to Settings → Import & Export
2. Click "Export Posts"
3. Beehiiv emails you a download link
4. Download the .zip or .csv file and upload it below

1. Go to Ghost Admin → Settings → Labs
2. Scroll to "Export your content"
3. Click "Export" — it downloads a .json file immediately
4. Upload the .json file below (no need to zip it)

1. Go to WordPress Admin → Tools → Export
2. Select "All content"
3. Click "Download Export File" — you get an .xml file
4. Upload it below (or zip it first, both work)

1. Go to Notion Settings → Settings → Export all workspace content
2. Format: HTML or Markdown & CSV
3. Click "Export" — downloads a .zip
4. Upload the zip below

1. Go to linkedin.com → click your profile picture → Settings & Privacy
2. Go to Data Privacy → "Get a copy of your data"
3. Select "Articles & Activity" (or "All" for a full export)
4. Click "Request archive" — LinkedIn emails you a download link within 24–48 hours
5. Download the .zip file and upload it below

💡 What's included: Long-form Articles (full text) and a Shares.csv with your short posts. Articles make the best book material. If most of your content is short posts, Path C below (paste directly) will give us cleaner material to work with.

📅 Only want content from a certain date? Unzip the file, delete the Article files with older dates in the filename, and re-zip before uploading. For Shares.csv, open it in Google Sheets, filter the date column, delete old rows, and save.

1. Open the Instagram app → tap your profile → hamburger menu (three lines) → Accounts Center
2. Go to Your information and permissions → "Download your information"
3. Tap "Download or transfer information" → select your Instagram account
4. Choose "Some of your information" → check "Posts" (and optionally "Reels" and "Stories")
5. Choose "Download to device", format: JSON, quality: Low (keeps file small, we only need captions)
6. Tap "Create files" — Instagram emails you a download link, usually within a few hours
7. Download the .zip file and upload it below

💡 What we use: Your captions are the raw material for your book. Carousel text, Reel captions, long-form posts. Images and videos are skipped. The more long-form captions you have, the better the book.

⏱️ Short on time? You can also use Path C below and paste your best captions directly. Great if you want to hand-pick the posts that go into your book.

Most platforms have a data export option in Settings. Look for "Export", "Download my data", or "Backup".

We accept: .zip, .pdf, .docx, .txt, .json, .xml, .csv

Can't find an export? Use Path C below and paste your content directly.

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Click to upload or drag & drop your export file
.zip · .pdf · .docx · .txt · .json · .xml · .csv · .md
🎙️ Audio/Video: .mp3 · .mp4 · .m4a · .wav · .mov · .webm — we transcribe
max 200 MB per file — for bulk video/podcast use the URL paths above

or

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Paste your content directly

Most reliable option — no links, no uploads, just your writing

Copy and paste your articles, posts, scripts, course content — anything you've written. The more you paste, the better the book.

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Your content is used only to generate your book — never shared, never used to train AI models. You can request deletion of all your data at any time, including mid-project. We confirm within 48 hours. How we protect your content →

Section 1 · Your Content

How long have you been creating?

Under 1 year

Just getting started

1–2 years

Finding your voice

2–5 years

Deep archive of content

5+ years

A body of work worth preserving

Section 1 · Your Content

What time period should the book cover?

We'll focus on content from this window — older posts won't be prioritised.

Last 1 year

Most recent, sharpest work

Last 2 years

Enough depth without the old stuff

Last 3–5 years

A full arc of your thinking

All my content

Everything — let AI find the best

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Section 1 · Your Content

What's your niche?

Be as specific as you like — this helps us shape the book's direction.

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Section 2 · Your Book Vision

What's the purpose of this book?

Select all that apply.

Sell to my fans

A product for your existing audience

Personal legacy

Preserve your story and ideas

Reach new readers

Grow beyond your current audience

Pitch to a publisher

A manuscript you can shop around

Credibility & authority

The book as a business card

All of the above

Why not?

Section 2 · Your Book Vision

Who should read it?

My existing audience

Fans who already know my work

New readers I want to reach

People who haven't discovered me yet

Both

Familiar and new alike

Section 2 · Your Book Vision

Ideal book length?

Short & punchy

50–100 pages · Lean manifesto style

Standard

150–250 pages · Most popular

Full length

250+ pages · Deep and comprehensive

Section 3 · Tone & Voice

How would you describe your usual tone?

Select all that apply.

Conversational

Inspirational

Educational

Humorous

Raw & honest

Analytical

Storytelling

Provocative

Section 3 · Tone & Voice

Which creator's writing style resonates with you most?

Could be a creator, author, newsletter writer — anyone whose voice you admire.

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Section 3 · Tone & Voice

What do you want to avoid in tone?

This helps us stay true to your voice — tell us what feels wrong.

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Section 3 · Tone & Voice

Any phrases that should never appear?

Specific words, expressions, or clichés you can't stand — we'll make sure they're not in the draft.

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Section 3 · Tone & Voice

Any phrases or expressions you'd love to use?

Signature phrases, running themes, or words that feel like you — we'll weave them in naturally.

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Section 3 · Tone & Voice

Any brand voice or tone guidelines?

A style guide, manifesto, or just a few notes on how you communicate. Paste it here if you have one.

Section 4 · Structure & Chapters

How should the chapters be structured?

Chronological journey

Your story in the order it happened

Themed by topic

Grouped by theme or subject matter

Problem → Solution

Each chapter addresses one challenge

Let AI decide

We'll figure out the best structure for your content

Section 4 · Structure & Chapters

Preferred chapter length?

Short & punchy

5–10 pages · Fast reads

Standard

15–25 pages · Traditional

Long deep dives

30+ pages · Full exploration

Section 4 · Structure & Chapters

How central should your personal stories be?

Core — they are the book

Memoir-style, deeply personal

Sparingly — used to illustrate

Stories support the ideas

Minimal — keep it informational

Ideas over autobiography

Section 4 · Structure & Chapters

Should we flag spots for personal stories?

Where a personal experience would strengthen a chapter, we'll call it out in the draft — so you know exactly where to add your own voice.

Yes — flag them in the draft

We'll mark spots like: "[Personal story: describe a time when…]"

No — just write the draft

Leave story placement up to the AI

Section 4 · Structure & Chapters

How would you like the draft delivered?

Choose how you want to engage with the first version of your book.

Chapter synopses first

A breakdown of each chapter's arc — like a storybook for your book — before the full draft begins

Start with one full chapter

We draft Chapter 1, you review and give feedback, then we complete the book

Full draft, all at once

The complete first draft in one delivery — review and revise from there

Section 5 · Design Identity

What's the overall style of your book?

This shapes everything: cover, interior pages, chapter headers, and back cover.

Classic Editorial

Timeless and authoritative. Think NYT bestseller, literary journals.

Bold & Modern

High contrast, oversized type, unapologetic presence.

Warm & Approachable

Inviting, personal, conversational. Like a wise friend.

Minimalist & Refined

Breathes space. Every element earns its place.

Artistic & Creative

Expressive, hand-crafted, personality-driven.

Dark & Moody

Atmospheric, intense, cinematic. Commands attention.

Vibrant & Contemporary

Color-forward, energetic, trend-aware.

Elegant Luxury

Premium, sophisticated, boutique. Whispers quality.

Section 5 · Design Identity

Pick a color palette for your book

This applies to your cover, chapter accents, and interior design elements.

Navy & Gold

Charcoal & Coral

Terracotta & Cream

Stone & Sage

Ink & Coral

Obsidian & Amber

Sunset & Violet

Forest & Gold

Section 5 · Design Identity

Typography preference?

This sets the font personality across your entire book.

Serif

Classic, literary, authoritative. Like a printed hardcover.

Sans-serif

Clean, modern, direct. Digital-native energy.

Serif + Sans

Serif titles, sans body. Best of both worlds.

Section 5 · Design Identity

Do you have a title in mind?

Let AI suggest the title

We'll propose 3 options in the draft

Yes, I have one

Tell us what it is

Working title

Something to start — we can refine

Section 5 · Design Identity

Want visuals in your book?

AI-generated illustrations and concept diagrams that bring your ideas to life.

Yes, add visuals

Illustrations and diagrams woven into chapters

Text only

Classic clean layout, no images

Section 6 · Finishing Touches

Include a foreword?

Yes, I'll write it myself

You know what you want to say

Yes — draft it with AI

We'll write a foreword based on your content

No foreword

Skip it

Section 6 · Finishing Touches

Almost there — a few last details.

These are optional but make your draft feel complete.

Overall book direction Highly recommended

Describe the overall vision for your book — the big idea, the arc, the transformation you want readers to experience. This guides the entire structure.

Author bio

Yes, include a bio

Skip it

Acknowledgements (optional)

Human editorial review Add-on · $499

Yes — add human review

A professional editor reviews and refines your AI draft

AI draft only

You review and refine yourself

Your name — as it will appear on the book cover *

Your email *

We'll only use this to deliver your draft and provide updates.

$47

$197 after beta

BETA PRICING

First 100 creators only

Full Inkwell pipeline: voice analysis, outline, complete draft, quality scoring, editorial review, portal access. Includes 5 full rewrites.

By submitting this brief you agree to our Terms of Service and acknowledge that Prosed uses AI (Anthropic's Claude) to generate your book draft. Your content is never shared or used to train AI models. You can request deletion of everything at any time. How we protect your content →

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Your brief is in The Inkwell.

Our engine is working on your book. Your draft will be ready within 48 hours. We'll email you the moment it's ready to review.

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Draft deliveryWithin 48 hours to your inbox

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What you'll getChapter structure + complete first draft

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Next stepReview, request revisions, or publish

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