✦ Your Creative Brief

Let's build your book.

Answer a few questions about your content and vision. Takes about 5 minutes. The more you share, the better your draft.

6 sections
~8 minutes
48h to your draft
Section 1 · Your Content
Where do you publish your content?
We'll pull from your existing posts to build the book.
Substack
Essays, newsletters, and posts
Newsletter
Beehiiv, Ghost, Mailchimp, or other
Blog / Website
Long-form articles and posts
Podcast coming soon
Episodes and transcripts
YouTube coming soon
Video transcripts & descriptions
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.
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Paste your Substack URL
We pull your full archive automatically — free publications only
📍 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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Share a link to your content export
Paywalled Substack, Beehiiv, Ghost, WordPress, or any other platform
Export your content from your platform, upload the file to Google Drive, Dropbox, or WeTransfer, then paste the shareable link below. Step-by-step export guide →
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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'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 · Cover & Design
What cover style speaks to you?
Minimalist & clean
White space, refined type
Bold & graphic
Strong shapes, high contrast
Photo-forward
Image-led, editorial feel
Illustrated
Artistic, hand-drawn feel
Typographic
All type, expressive lettering
Surprise me
AI picks based on your content
Section 5 · Cover & Design
Color palette vibe?
Dark & moody
Light & airy
Vibrant & bold
Earthy & warm
Monochrome
Muted & literary
Section 5 · Cover & Design
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 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.
Yes, include a bio
Skip it
Yes — add human review
A professional editor reviews and refines your AI draft
AI draft only
You review and refine yourself

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

By submitting this brief you agree to our Terms of Service and acknowledge that Chaptered 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 — we're on it.

Your book 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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