Creating Your First Project
Learn how to set up your first writing project in Mythilo AI and configure it for optimal AI assistance.
Time: 5-10 minutes
Beginner
Prerequisites
- A Mythilo AI account
- Basic understanding of your story concept
1
Access the Dashboard
Navigate to your main dashboard where you can manage all your projects.
- Log into your Mythilo AI account
- You'll be automatically redirected to your dashboard
- If not, click the 'Dashboard' link in the navigation menu
- Your dashboard shows all your existing projects and writing statistics
Pro Tips
- Bookmark your dashboard for quick access
- The dashboard updates in real-time as you work on projects
2
Start a New Project
Click the 'New Project' button to begin creating your writing project.
- Look for the prominent 'New Project' button on your dashboard
- Click the button to open the project creation form
- The form will guide you through the essential project setup steps
3
Choose Your Project Type
Select the type of creative writing project you want to work on.
- Novel - For full-length fiction works
- Short Story - For shorter narrative pieces
- Screenplay - For film and TV scripts
- Poetry - For verse and poetic works
- Non-fiction - For memoirs, essays, and factual writing
- Other - For experimental or mixed-format projects
Pro Tips
- Choose the type that best matches your intended final format
- You can change the project type later if needed
4
Add Basic Information
Fill in the essential details about your project.
- Project Title - Give your project a working title
- Description - Write a brief summary of your story or concept
- Genre - Select one or more genres that apply to your work
- Target Audience - Specify who you're writing for (optional)
- Estimated Length - Set a rough word count goal (optional)
Pro Tips
- Don't worry about making everything perfect - you can edit these details anytime
- A clear description helps the AI provide better assistance
5
Configure Story Elements
Set up the key elements that will help the AI understand your story world.
- Setting - Describe when and where your story takes place
- Tone - Choose the overall mood (serious, humorous, dark, etc.)
- Point of View - Select first person, third person, etc.
- Themes - Add any major themes you want to explore
Important Note
The more detail you provide, the better the AI can assist you with contextually relevant suggestions.
6
Add Main Characters (Optional)
Create profiles for your primary characters to help the AI understand your story.
- Click 'Add Character' to create character profiles
- Include names, basic descriptions, and personality traits
- Add character motivations and goals
- You can upload character images for visual reference
Pro Tips
- Start with just your main protagonist and antagonist
- You can add more characters as your story develops
- Character details help the AI write better dialogue and scenes
7
Save and Start Writing
Complete the project setup and begin your creative writing journey.
- Review all your project information
- Click 'Create Project' to save your setup
- You'll be taken to your new project's main interface
- Start chatting with the AI assistant or use the writing tools