✦ 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

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

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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: In step 2 you'll paste a link to your blog or newsletter and we'll pull your content automatically. For platforms like LinkedIn or Instagram that don't allow this, we'll walk you through exporting your data.

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
LinkedIn
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
Where does your content live?
Paste a link and we'll pull everything automatically.
Works with Substack, Medium, WordPress, Ghost, YouTube, podcast RSS, and most blogs.
Substack URLs pull free posts only — for paid content, use the file upload with your Substack export.
For LinkedIn, Instagram, Patreon, or TikTok — we'll guide you through a quick export instead.
or add content another way
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Upload files
PDFs, docs, exports, audio/video
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Click to upload or drag & drop
.zip · .pdf · .docx · .txt · .json · .xml · .csv · .md
🎙️ Audio/Video: .mp3 · .mp4 · .m4a · .wav · .mov · .webm
Select multiple files · max 200 MB each
💡 Tip: Got lots of text files? Put them all in a .zip and upload that. We'll extract everything automatically.
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Paste it directly
Copy-paste from anywhere
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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 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.
Describe the overall vision for your book — the big idea, the arc, the transformation you want readers to experience. This guides the entire structure.
Yes, include a bio
Skip it

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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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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