创建第一个项目

欢迎使用zenstory小说写作工作台！这篇教程将手把手教你创建第一个创作项目，开启你的AI辅助创作之旅。

什么是项目？

在zenstory中，项目是创作的基本单位。一个项目就是一部完整的作品，无论是长篇小说、短篇故事还是短剧剧本，都需要先创建一个项目来承载。

项目创建后，系统会自动为你生成匹配的文件结构，包括大纲、角色、设定、正文等文件夹，让你专注于创作本身。

创建新项目

方法一：从首页创建

如果你还没有登录，访问zenstory官网时会看到首页：

1. 点击页面中央的「开始创作」按钮
2. 如果未登录，会跳转到登录/注册页面
3. 登录成功后自动进入仪表盘，即可创建项目

方法二：从仪表盘创建

登录后进入仪表盘，你会看到一个醒目的创作区域：

1. 选择项目类型：顶部有三个Tab（长篇小说、短篇故事、短剧剧本），点击选择你想要的类型
2. 输入创作灵感：在文本框中描述你的故事创意
3. 点击「开始创作」：系统会根据你的灵感创建项目

提示：灵感输入框支持按 Enter 键快速创建，无需点击按钮。

项目类型选择

zenstory提供三种项目类型，每种都有预设的文件结构：

如何选择？

• 如果你在写一部需要多章节、多角色的大型作品，选择「长篇小说」
• 如果你想写一个完整但篇幅有限的独立故事，选择「短篇故事」
• 如果你在创作适合短视频平台的剧本，选择「短剧剧本」

建议：选择最符合你创作规模的类型，系统会提供最合适的文件夹结构。类型一旦选定，后续可以通过手动调整文件结构来适应需求变化。

填写初始灵感

初始灵感是项目的起点。AI会根据你提供的灵感，自动生成初始框架，帮你快速开始创作。

什么是好的灵感描述？

一个好的灵感描述应该包含：

• 核心创意：故事最独特的点是什么？
• 主要角色：主角是谁？有什么特点？
• 故事背景：发生在什么世界？什么时代？
• 核心冲突：主角面临什么挑战或困境？

示例输入

长篇小说示例：

我想写一部都市异能小说，主角是一个普通大学生，某天意外获得了时间回溯的能力，
每次死亡都会回到24小时前。故事围绕他如何在一次次死亡中成长，最终揭开城市背后
的神秘组织展开。风格偏悬疑，有少量爱情线。

短篇故事示例：

一个老人每天都会去公园的长椅上坐一整天，风雨无阻。直到有一天，一个小孩递给他
一颗糖，揭开了他心中尘封多年的秘密。温情治愈向，探讨记忆与陪伴的主题。

短剧剧本示例：

甜宠职场短剧：新来的实习生竟然是公司总裁的女儿，她隐瞒身份入职想要证明自己，
却意外爱上了同样隐瞒身份的集团继承人。每集2分钟，主打轻喜剧和甜蜜日常。

不确定写什么？

如果暂时没有明确的灵感，你也可以：

1. 输入一个简单的主题（如"古代修仙"、"现代都市"）
2. 创建项目后，与AI助手对话，让它帮你头脑风暴
3. 先创建角色和世界观设定，再逐步发展故事

项目创建后的初始文件

项目创建成功后，系统会自动跳转到项目编辑页面。左侧的文件树会显示预设的文件夹结构。

自动创建的内容

根据项目类型，你会看到以下文件夹：

长篇小说：

• 📁 设定 - 世界观、魔法体系、背景设定
• 📁 角色 - 角色档案、人物关系
• 📁 素材 - 灵感片段、参考资料
• 📁 大纲 - 章节大纲、剧情规划
• 📁 正文 - 小说正文内容

短篇故事：

• 📁 人物 - 角色设定
• 📁 构思 - 故事框架
• 📁 正文 - 故事正文

短剧剧本：

• 📁 角色 - 人物设定
• 📁 场景 - 场景描述
• 📁 分集大纲 - 每集剧情
• 📁 剧本 - 正式剧本

如果提供了初始灵感

如果你在创建项目时填写了初始灵感，AI会自动开始工作：

1. 页面右侧的AI助手面板会显示「正在思考...」
2. AI会根据你的灵感生成大纲框架
3. 可能还会创建初始角色卡或世界观设定
4. 生成的内容会自动保存到对应的文件中

你可以在聊天面板中看到AI的完整思考过程和执行步骤。

下一步：开始创作

项目创建完成后，你就可以正式开始创作了！

推荐阅读

• AI创作助手使用指南 - 学习如何与AI对话，让它帮你写作
• 文件管理指南 - 了解如何管理你的创作文件
• 界面概览 - 熟悉zenstory的三栏式工作界面

常见创作流程

1. 完善设定 - 先建立世界观、魔法体系等背景
2. 设计角色 - 创建主要角色的详细档案
3. 规划大纲 - 让AI帮你生成章节大纲
4. 撰写正文 - 逐章写作，AI可以续写、扩写、改写
5. 导出作品 - 完成后导出为 .txt 文件

快速上手建议

如果你是第一次使用zenstory，建议这样做：

1. 在右侧聊天面板输入：「帮我完善一下这个故事的开头设定」
2. AI会根据你的初始灵感，生成更详细的世界观和角色
3. 查看生成的文件，觉得不满意可以要求AI修改
4. 然后输入：「根据现在的设定，帮我写第一章的大纲」
5. 大纲确认后，输入：「根据第一章大纲，帮我写第一章的正文」

就这样，一步一个脚印，AI会成为你最可靠的创作伙伴！

记住：好的开始是成功的一半。花时间完善初始设定，后续的创作会事半功倍。现在就去创建你的第一个项目吧！

Creating Your First Project

Welcome to zenstory Novel Writing Workbench! This tutorial will guide you step-by-step through creating your first creative project and starting your AI-assisted writing journey.

What is a Project?

In zenstory, a project is the fundamental unit of creation. A project represents a complete work—whether it's a full-length novel, a short story, or a screenplay, you need to create a project to contain it.

After creating a project, the system automatically generates a matching file structure for you, including folders for outlines, characters, settings, drafts, and more—allowing you to focus on the creative work itself.

Creating a New Project

Method 1: From the Homepage

[Screenshot: Homepage hero section highlighting the "Start Writing" button]

If you haven't logged in yet, when you visit the zenstory website you'll see the homepage:

1. Click the "Start Writing" button in the center of the page
2. If not logged in, you'll be redirected to the login/registration page
3. After successful login, you'll automatically enter the dashboard where you can create a project

Method 2: From the Dashboard

[Screenshot: Dashboard homepage highlighting project type tabs and inspiration input field]

After logging in and entering the dashboard, you'll see a prominent creation area:

1. Select Project Type: There are three tabs at the top (Full-length Novel, Short Story, Short Drama Script)—click to select your desired type
2. Enter Creative Inspiration: Describe your story idea in the text box
3. Click "Start Writing": The system will create a project based on your inspiration

Tip: The inspiration input field supports pressing Enter for quick creation without clicking the button.

Project Type Selection

[Screenshot: Project type selector showing icons and descriptions for three types]

zenstory offers three project types, each with preset file structures:

How to Choose?

• If you're writing a large-scale work with multiple chapters and characters, choose "Full-length Novel"
• If you want to write a complete but limited-length standalone story, choose "Short Story"
• If you're creating scripts suitable for short video platforms, choose "Short Drama Script"

Recommendation: Choose the type that best matches your creative scale, and the system will provide the most appropriate folder structure. Once selected, you can manually adjust the file structure later to adapt to changing needs.

Filling in Initial Inspiration

[Screenshot: Inspiration input field showing example content]

Initial inspiration is the starting point of your project. Based on the inspiration you provide, AI will automatically generate an initial framework to help you quickly begin writing.

What Makes a Good Inspiration Description?

A good inspiration description should include:

• Core Idea: What makes your story unique?
• Main Characters: Who is the protagonist? What are their characteristics?
• Story Setting: What world does it take place in? What era?
• Core Conflict: What challenges or dilemmas does the protagonist face?

Example Inputs

Full-length Novel Example:

I want to write an urban fantasy novel. The protagonist is an ordinary college student who
accidentally gains the ability to rewind time by 24 hours each time they die. The story revolves
around how they grow through repeated deaths and eventually uncover the mysterious organization
behind the city. The style is suspenseful with a touch of romance.

Short Story Example:

An elderly person sits on a park bench all day, rain or shine. Until one day, a child hands them
a piece of candy, revealing a secret buried in their heart for years. A warm, healing story
exploring themes of memory and companionship.

Short Drama Script Example:

Sweet workplace romance drama: The new intern turns out to be the CEO's daughter. She joins
incognito to prove herself but accidentally falls in love with another heir who's also hiding
their identity. 2 minutes per episode, focusing on light comedy and sweet daily life moments.

Not Sure What to Write?

If you don't have a clear inspiration yet, you can also:

1. Enter a simple theme (e.g., "Ancient Cultivation", "Modern Urban")
2. After creating the project, chat with the AI assistant to help you brainstorm
3. First create character and world settings, then gradually develop the story

Initial Files After Project Creation

[Screenshot: Project editing page showing the left sidebar file tree]

After successful project creation, the system will automatically redirect to the project editing page. The left sidebar file tree will display the preset folder structure.

Automatically Created Content

Depending on the project type, you'll see the following folders:

Full-length Novel:

• 📁 Settings - World-building, magic systems, background settings
• 📁 Characters - Character profiles, relationships
• 📁 Materials - Inspiration snippets, reference materials
• 📁 Outline - Chapter outlines, plot planning
• 📁 Draft - Novel draft content

Short Story:

• 📁 Characters - Character settings
• 📁 Concept - Story framework
• 📁 Draft - Story draft

Short Drama Script:

• 📁 Characters - Character settings
• 📁 Scenes - Scene descriptions
• 📁 Episode Outline - Plot for each episode
• 📁 Script - Formal script

If You Provided Initial Inspiration

If you filled in initial inspiration when creating the project, AI will automatically start working:

1. The AI assistant panel on the right side of the page will show "Thinking..."
2. AI will generate an outline framework based on your inspiration
3. It may also create initial character cards or world-building settings
4. Generated content will be automatically saved to corresponding files

You can see AI's complete thinking process and execution steps in the chat panel.

Next Steps: Start Creating

After the project is created, you can officially start writing!

Recommended Reading

• AI Writing Assistant Guide - Learn how to chat with AI and have it help you write
• File Management Guide - Understand how to manage your creative files
• Interface Overview - Familiarize yourself with zenstory's three-panel workspace

Common Creative Workflow

1. Refine Settings - First establish world-building, magic systems, and other background elements
2. Design Characters - Create detailed profiles for main characters
3. Plan Outline - Have AI help you generate chapter outlines
4. Write Draft - Write chapter by chapter; AI can continue, expand, or rewrite
5. Export Work - When finished, export as a .txt file

Quick Start Tips

If you're using zenstory for the first time, we suggest:

1. In the chat panel on the right, enter: "Help me refine the opening setting for this story"
2. AI will generate more detailed world-building and characters based on your initial inspiration
3. Review the generated files and ask AI to modify anything you're not satisfied with
4. Then enter: "Based on the current settings, help me write the outline for Chapter 1"
5. After confirming the outline, enter: "Based on Chapter 1's outline, help me write the draft"

Just like that, one step at a time—AI will become your most reliable creative partner!

Remember: A good beginning is half the battle. Taking time to refine your initial settings will make subsequent creation twice as effective. Now go create your first project!