Quick Start Guide

Step 1: Complete the Setup Wizard

When you first sign in, you will see the onboarding wizard. This helps you set up the essentials:

1. Create your first pen name — This is the author identity you will publish under. You can add more later.
2. Connect your email platform — Link your FluentCRM or other email service to send newsletters.
3. Connect social accounts — Link Facebook, Instagram, or other platforms for scheduling posts.
4. Add your API keys — If you want AI assistance, add your LLM keys (Anthropic, OpenAI, or Gemini).

Step 2: Explore Your Dashboard

After the wizard, you land on your main dashboard. Here is what you will see:

• Quick Stats — Your pen names, series, and book counts at a glance
• Finance Summary — Income, expenses, and profit overview
• Content Calendar — Upcoming scheduled posts for the next 30 days
• Writing Sessions — Your writing activity this week

Step 3: Create Your First Book Project

Head to the Project Studio to create your first book:

1. Click Project Studio in the left sidebar
2. Click Titles to see your books
3. Click the + New button
4. Enter your book title and basic details
5. Click Create

Step 4: Explore the Four Studios

StorytellerOS is organized into four studios, each handling a different part of your author business:

• Project Studio — Where you write and organize your books, characters, and series
• Marketing Studio — Where you manage email campaigns and subscriber lists
• Sales Studio — Where you track sales and sell directly to readers
• Social Studio — Where you schedule and create social media content

What to Do Next

Now that you have the basics set up, here are some suggested next steps:

• Set up your pen name profile with brand voice and style guides
• Add your existing books to track your catalog
• Import your email subscribers from your current platform
• Connect your social accounts to start scheduling posts