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From your first launch to steady writing

A practical path through QINGYAN: first run, importing an old draft, reviewing AI proposals, managing credits, and keeping a recoverable copy of your work.

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Start your first run

Use the sample book to understand the workflow before bringing in a full manuscript.

  1. Download and open the desktop client, then confirm your sign-in state.
  2. Open the sample book and review the overview, story map, and character files.
  3. Choose one chapter task and review the AI proposal before merging it.
  4. Export a Markdown or TXT copy after the first complete pass.

Import an old draft

Keep the original as a backup, then import one volume or arc at a time.

  1. Separate outlines, character files, foreshadowing, and prose into clear directories.
  2. Import a small section and check chapter order and character records first.
  3. Fix the structure before asking AI to rewrite larger sections.

AI, credits, and models

Treat each generation as a defined writing task rather than an endless chat.

  1. Confirm the context scope before submitting a task.
  2. Use a stable tier to prove the workflow, then spend more credits on key chapters.
  3. Review character, structure, continuity, and voice before merging.
  4. Review the proposal before writing it back; actual credit and model usage are shown in the client.

Backup and export

Do not leave the only copy of a manuscript in one device or one tool.

  1. Copy the original files before a major revision.
  2. Export Markdown, TXT, or Word files regularly.
  3. Open an export in another text editor to confirm it is readable.
  4. Move work between devices through explicit export and import steps.
FAQ

Questions you might have

When I write long fiction, the AI forgets earlier plot. How does QINGYAN solve that?

Outlines, character files, foreshadow states, and existing prose are compiled into structured context and injected per task. Output returns as proposals, and only after continuity checks and your line-by-line review does it merge — the structure holds, so the memory holds.

Where is my manuscript stored, and what happens to account and AI requests?

In the current version, work files are stored on your device by default. Sign-in, subscriptions, credits, and AI tasks are handled by QINGYAN services. When you start an AI task, the context needed for that task is sent to the selected service; review the scope before submitting.

Does it still work offline?

Yes. Outline editing, character files, drafting, search, and export are all available offline; reconnect anytime to summon the AI assistant.

Will AI-generated content overwrite my manuscript?

No. AI output appears as a proposal or diff first. It is written into the work only after continuity checks and your line-by-line review; you can reject a proposal when it does not fit.

How many devices can I use?

One account can be signed in on up to 3 devices at once. In the current version, each device keeps its own work library, while subscriptions and credits are shared across devices.