Getting Started
Welcome to AI Story Hub! This guide will help you create your first story and understand the platform.
Quick Start
Follow these steps to create your first story in under 5 minutes.
1. Create Your Account
Sign up for AI Story Hub to get started:
- Click "Start writing for free" on the homepage
- Enter your email and create a password
- Choose a username (optional - we'll generate one if needed)
- Verify your email address
Tip: You can start writing immediately after signup - no credit card required for the free tier.
2. Create Your First Story
Once logged in, you'll see the dashboard. Here's how to create your first story:
- Click the "+ New Story" button
- Enter a title for your story
- Add a description (optional but helpful)
- Choose genre, tense, language, mood, and other settings
- Click "Create Story"
Pro Tip: Don't worry about getting all settings perfect - you can always edit them later.
3. Understanding the Interface
Your story opens in the file system view with these key areas:
Left Sidebar
- • Story title and word count
- • Characters, Locations, Lore
- • Organizations, Items, Events
- • Chapters (your story content)
Main Editor
- • Rich text editor with formatting
- • AI generation tools
- • Auto-save functionality
- • Word count tracking
4. Basic Workflow
Here's the typical workflow for writing with AI Story Hub:
Plan Your Story
Create characters, locations, and outline your plot in the sidebar elements.
Write or Generate
Start writing manually or use AI generation tools to create content.
Refine and Edit
Use AI Iterate or manual editing to polish your content.
Export and Share
Export to TXT, DOC, or PDF format when ready.
Next Steps
Now that you've created your first story, explore these features: