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Quick Reference

What is LifeSketch Studio?

LifeSketch Studio is a guided writing environment that helps everyday people turn their life experiences into a finished, structured book—without needing to be a writer.

Is This Just Another Writing Tool?

No. LifeSketch doesn’t replace your voice. It interviews you, organizes your material, and helps you shape it into meaningful stories.

What Kind of Books Can I Create?

Memoirs, autobiographies, family histories, legacy books, business journey books and themed life collections.

How Does LifeSketch Work?

You use voice chat or text chat to talk with an AI biographer → It capture your stories → organizes them into scenes → builds structure → You can refine with help from AI coaches → export a real book.

Do I Need to Do Everything in Order?

No. LifeSketch is flexible. You can start anywhere and come back later.

Is My Work Automatically Saved?

Yes. Everything is stored securely in your private workspace.

How Do I Start My First Story?

Choose a prompt, answer questions, or speak your story aloud. LifeSketch handles the structure.

Can I Write Instead of Talk?

Absolutely. You can type, dictate, upload written docs, images or audio files.

What If I Don't Know What Story To Tell First?

The system suggests prompts designed to unlock meaningful memories.

What are AI-Guided Lessons?

Short, focused writing experiences that teach while helping you produce real content.

Are AI-Guided Lessons Required?

No. They’re optional but highly effective for momentum.

What is the Scene Library?

The Scene Library stores your scenes. A scene is a single story moment—an event, memory, or experience.

Can I Edit Scenes later?

Yes. Scenes are meant to evolve.

Do Scene's Have to be in Order?

No. Order comes later during book building.

Will Lessons Overwhelm me?

No. Each lesson is intentionally small and achievable.

What If I Don't Know What Story To Tell First?

The system suggests prompts designed to unlock meaningful memories.

Who are the AI Assistants?

Specialized helpers for interviewing, writing, structuring, and coaching.

Can I Control How They Behave?

Yes. You can adjust tone, depth, and focus.

Do Assistants Ghost Write for Me?

Sort of. They polish the content that you provide to elevate its readability.

How Do Stories Become a Book?

You group scenes, define themes, and apply structure using the Book Builder.

Can I Create Multiple Books?

Yes. You can create a book from each book project you create.

Is This Fiction or Nonfiction?

Primarily nonfiction, but flexible enough for historical fiction and hybrid storytelling.

What are Source Materials?

Photos, documents, audio files, notes, and transcripts.

Can I Attach Materials to Scenes and Books?

Yes. Everything stays connected.

Are My Uploads Secure?

Yes. Your materials are private and encrypted.

Who Counts as a Character and How Are They Created?

Anyone who appears meaningfully in your stories—including yourself are logged by the tool as a character, which you can provide greater details for consistency.

Wny Track Characters?

It helps maintain consistency and depth across stories.

Can I Edit Character Details?

Yes. Character details evolve as memories sharpen and you can directly edit character details.

What is the Timeline Used For?

To place scenes in historical and life context.

Do I Need Exact Dates?

No. Approximate is fine.

Can Timelines Change?

Yes. They’re living tools, not rigid rules.

What Does The Writing Coach Do?

Helps improve clarity, pacing, emotional impact, and structure.

What Formats Can I Export?

Common book-ready formats suitable for print or digital sharing including .md, .docx, html, and pdf.

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Have Questions? Need more information?

Attend our "Getting Started with LifeSketch" webinar to see LifeSketch in action and discover just how affordable and easy it is to turn your memories into your life story.