AI Writing Assistant Usage Guide

Overview

The AI Writing Assistant is your creative partner. It understands:

• Story structure and pacing
• Character consistency and development
• Dialogue authenticity and voice
• Genre conventions and reader expectations

How to Get AI Suggestions

In Real-Time (As You Write)

1. Start typing a scene or beat
2. AI suggestions appear as contextual options
3. Click to accept a suggestion, or keep typing your own words
4. Your writing style is learned over time

Using the Codex (Context Panel)

The Codex stores your story's information:

• Canon — Locked facts (character traits, world rules, events)
• Beats — Story structure points (goals, obstacles, stakes)
• Style — Voice preferences (tone, vocabulary, genre conventions)
• Research — Sources and references you've collected

AI uses this context to make smarter suggestions.

Generation Options

When You Want Fresh Ideas

Scene Generation — Create an entire scene based on:

• Current story state and character position
• What should happen next (your directive)
• Length preference (short, medium, long)

Beat Generation — Generate specific narrative beats:

• Goal, obstacle, stakes, or turning point
• Dialogue-heavy or action-focused versions
• Different emotional intensities

Continuation — Extend what you've already written:

• Pick up from your last paragraph
• Maintain your exact voice and style
• Suggest what happens next

How to Use Generation

1. Highlight where you want to insert generated text
2. Choose generation type (Scene, Beat, or Continuation)
3. Set your directive (what should happen, tone, length)
4. Review the generated text
5. Accept, edit, or request a revision

Tips for Best Results

• Be Specific — "Tense confrontation where Sarah reveals the secret" works better than "write the next scene"
• Use Locked Canon — Add character traits, rules, and facts to the Canon so AI won't contradict them
• Build Your Style — The more you write (and accept suggestions), the better AI matches your voice
• Iterate — If you don't like a suggestion, reject it or regenerate. AI learns from your choices

What AI Respects

• Locked Canon facts (character names, established events, world rules)
• Your writing voice (prose style, dialogue patterns)
• Story structure (pacing, beat requirements)
• Your explicit directions (tone, length, content)

Troubleshooting

Q: AI suggestions don't match my story A: Add more details to your Canon. More context = better suggestions.

Q: AI keeps suggesting similar ideas A: Try different directions. Use specific story beats instead of vague prompts.

Q: I don't see suggestions appearing A: Ensure Codex has enough information (Canon, Beats, Style) to guide generation.