5分钟快速入门

欢迎使用 zenstory AI 小说写作工作台！这份教程将帮助你在 5 分钟内快速上手，开始你的 AI 辅助创作之旅。

你将学会

• 注册与登录账户
• 创建你的第一个创作项目
• 与AI助手对话进行创作
• 管理创作文件
• 导出你的作品

第一步：注册与登录

方式一：邮箱注册（推荐）

1. 访问zenstory官网，点击右上角「注册」按钮
2. 填写用户名、邮箱地址和密码
3. 如果你有邀请码，可以在注册时填写获得额外奖励（100积分，完成邮箱验证后发放）
4. 点击「注册」后，系统会向你的邮箱发送验证码
5. 输入收到的6位验证码完成验证
6. 验证成功后自动登录，进入工作台

方式二：Google OAuth快捷登录

1. 在登录页面点击「使用Google登录」按钮
2. 在弹出的Google授权页面选择你的Google账户
3. 授权后自动完成注册/登录，无需额外验证

提示：使用Google登录更便捷，无需记忆额外密码，也省去了邮箱验证步骤。

关于邀请码系统

zenstory采用邀请制注册，新用户需要邀请码才能注册：

• 如何获取邀请码：向已注册的用户索取，或在官方社区申请
• 使用邀请码的奖励：
  • 邀请人获得100积分
  • 被邀请人获得100积分
• 防刷机制：系统会检测异常注册行为，确保公平使用

详细说明请参阅 账号注册与登录。

第二步：创建你的第一个项目

2.1 开始创建

1. 登录后进入Dashboard首页
2. 点击页面中央的「新建项目」按钮（或右上角的「+」图标）
3. 弹出项目创建对话框

2.2 选择项目类型

zenstory支持三种创作类型，根据你的需求选择：

建议：根据创作规模选择合适类型，系统会自动创建对应的文件夹结构。

2.3 填写项目信息

1. 项目名称：给你的作品起个名字（如「我的第一本科幻小说」）
2. 初始灵感（可选）：描述你的创作想法，AI会据此生成初始内容

示例初始灵感：

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。

3. 点击「创建项目」

2.4 开始创作

项目创建成功后，系统会：

• 自动创建预设文件夹（大纲、角色等）
• 如果你填写了初始灵感，AI会自动开始创作，生成大纲和第一章草稿

详细说明请参阅 创建第一个项目。

第三步：与AI助手对话

3.1 认识工作界面

zenstory采用三栏式布局：

• 左侧：文件树 - 管理所有创作文件
• 中间：编辑器 - 编辑文件内容
• 右侧：AI助手 - 与AI对话，获取创作帮助

3.2 如何与AI对话

1. 在右侧聊天面板底部的输入框中输入你的需求
2. 点击发送按钮（或按Enter键）
3. AI会思考你的需求，然后执行相应操作

3.3 常用对话示例

创建角色：

帮我创建一个女主角，名叫林晓月，是大学中文系学生，
性格开朗活泼，喜欢古典文学。

生成大纲：

根据我的设定，帮我生成一个10章的小说大纲，
每章包含200-300字的剧情梗概。

撰写正文：

根据第一章大纲，帮我写第一章的正文，大约3000字。

修改内容：

把第三章中主角的对话改得更幽默一些。

请求建议：

我觉得第三章的剧情冲突不够，你有什么建议吗？

3.4 理解AI的思考过程

当你发送消息后，AI会：

1. 思考中（显示「AI正在思考...」）- AI分析你的需求，规划执行步骤
2. 执行工具 - AI调用相应工具（创建文件、修改内容等）
3. 展示结果 - 显示操作结果和AI的回复

你可以在聊天面板中看到AI的完整思考和执行过程，确保创作透明可控。

3.5 快捷操作提示

• 附加文件：在发送消息前，可以附加相关文件作为上下文
• 引用文本：选中编辑器中的文本，右键选择「引用到对话」，让AI针对具体内容修改
• 语音输入：点击输入框右侧的麦克风按钮，语音转文字输入（需浏览器支持）
• 智能建议：AI会在对话结束后提供后续创作建议，点击即可快速发送

详细说明请参阅 AI创作助手。

第四步：管理你的文件

4.1 文件类型说明

zenstory支持多种文件类型：

4.2 文件操作

新建文件：

1. 将鼠标悬停在文件夹上，点击「+」按钮
2. 输入文件名称
3. 选择文件类型（系统会根据所在文件夹自动推荐）
4. 点击确认

编辑文件：

1. 在文件树中点击文件名
2. 文件内容会在中间编辑器中打开
3. 编辑内容会自动保存

删除文件：

1. 将鼠标悬停在文件上，点击垃圾桶图标
2. 确认删除操作
3. 删除的文件可以在版本历史中恢复

移动文件：

1. 拖拽文件到目标文件夹
2. 松开鼠标完成移动

4.3 文件搜索

快速查找文件：

• 快捷键：Mac按 Cmd + K，Windows按 Ctrl + K
• 输入文件名关键词进行模糊搜索
• 支持按文件类型筛选（大纲、正文、角色等）
• 使用键盘上下键选择，Enter键打开文件

4.4 版本历史

zenstory会自动保存每次修改的版本：

1. 打开任意文件
2. 点击编辑器顶部的「版本历史」按钮
3. 查看所有历史版本
4. 选择任意版本进行对比或回滚

提示：AI每次修改文件后都会自动创建快照，你可以随时回退到之前的版本。

详细说明请参阅 文件树与文件类型 和 版本历史。

第五步：导出作品

完成创作后，可以将作品导出为本地文件。

5.1 导出步骤

1. 在项目页面，点击顶部工具栏的「导出」按钮
2. 点击「开始导出」
3. 浏览器会自动下载导出的文件（.txt）

5.2 导出内容说明

• 导出范围：当前项目的所有正文文件
• 排序方式：按文件创建顺序排列
• 文件命名：{项目名称}_正文.txt

5.3 导出后的使用

导出的文件可以：

• 在Word、WPS等文字处理软件中打开编辑
• 上传到小说平台进行发布
• 分享给朋友或编辑审阅
• 打印成纸质稿

详细说明请参阅 导出功能。

下一步学习

恭喜你完成了快速入门！现在你已经掌握了zenstory的基本使用方法。

推荐阅读

• 界面总览 - 深入了解三栏式工作台
• AI创作助手 - 学习如何更高效地与AI协作
• 文件树与文件类型 - 深入了解文件组织和版本控制
• 灵感库 - 获取可复用创意模板并复制到项目
• 订阅与权益 - 查看套餐能力、配额和升级入口
• 技能系统 - 使用预设技能加速特定创作任务
• 高效写作工作流 - 提升创作效率的高级技巧

获取帮助

• 在线文档：访问 docs.zenstory.ai 查看完整文档
• 常见问题：查看 FAQ 快速找到答案
• 问题反馈：发送邮件至 support@zenstory.ai

开始创作

现在就去创建你的第一个项目，让AI成为你的创作伙伴吧！

记住：AI是你的助手，不是替代者。最好的作品来自于你独特的创意与AI高效执行力的结合。祝创作愉快！

Quick Start Guide (5 Minutes)

Welcome to zenstory Novel Writing Workbench! This tutorial will help you get started in just 5 minutes and begin your AI-assisted creative writing journey.

What You'll Learn

• Register and log in to your account
• Create your first creative project
• Work with the AI assistant to create content
• Manage your creative files
• Export your work

Step 1: Registration and Login

[Screenshot: Login page showing email input, password input, and Google login button]

Option 1: Email Registration (Recommended)

1. Visit the zenstory website and click the "Sign Up" button in the top right corner
2. Fill in your username, email address, and password
3. If you have an invitation code, enter it during registration to receive bonus rewards (100 points, granted after email verification)
4. After clicking "Sign Up", the system will send a verification code to your email
5. Enter the 6-digit verification code you received to complete verification
6. Once verified, you'll be automatically logged in and directed to the workbench

Option 2: Google OAuth Quick Login

1. On the login page, click the "Sign in with Google" button
2. Select your Google account in the popup authorization page
3. After authorization, you'll be automatically registered/logged in with no additional verification needed

Tip: Using Google login is more convenient—no extra passwords to remember and no email verification step required.

About the Invitation Code System

zenstory uses invitation-based registration. New users need an invitation code to sign up:

• How to get an invitation code: Request one from registered users or apply through the official community
• Invitation code rewards:
  • Inviter receives 100 points
  • Invitee receives 100 points
• Anti-abuse mechanism: The system detects abnormal registration behavior to ensure fair usage

Step 2: Create Your First Project

[Screenshot: Dashboard homepage highlighting the "New Project" button]

2.1 Getting Started

1. After logging in, you'll see the Dashboard homepage
2. Click the "New Project" button in the center of the page (or the "+" icon in the top right)
3. A project creation dialog will appear

[Screenshot: Project creation dialog showing project type selection and form]

2.2 Choose Project Type

zenstory supports three creative types. Choose based on your needs:

Tip: Choose the type that best fits your creative scope. The system will automatically create the corresponding folder structure.

2.3 Fill in Project Information

1. Project Name: Give your work a title (e.g., "My First Sci-Fi Novel")
2. Initial Idea (optional): Describe your creative concept, and the AI will generate initial content based on it

Example Initial Idea:

I want to write an urban fantasy novel. The protagonist is an ordinary college student
who accidentally gains the ability to rewind time—each death sends them back 24 hours.

3. Click "Create Project"

2.4 Start Creating

After the project is successfully created, the system will:

• Automatically create preset folders (Outline, Characters, etc.)
• If you provided an initial idea, the AI will automatically start creating, generating an outline and the first chapter draft

Step 3: Chat with the AI Assistant

[Screenshot: Project editing page showing the right AI chat panel and input box]

3.1 Understanding the Interface

zenstory uses a three-panel layout:

• Left: File Tree - Manage all creative files
• Center: Editor - Edit file content
• Right: AI Assistant - Chat with AI for creative assistance

3.2 How to Chat with AI

1. Type your request in the input box at the bottom of the chat panel on the right
2. Click the send button (or press Enter)
3. The AI will analyze your request and perform the appropriate actions

3.3 Common Conversation Examples

Create a Character:

Help me create a female protagonist named Lin Xiaoyue. She's a Chinese literature major
in college, with a cheerful and lively personality who loves classical literature.

Generate an Outline:

Based on my settings, help me generate a 10-chapter novel outline,
with 200-300 words of plot summary per chapter.

Write Content:

Based on the first chapter outline, help me write the first chapter, about 3000 words.

Modify Content:

Make the protagonist's dialogue in Chapter 3 more humorous.

Request Suggestions:

I feel the plot conflict in Chapter 3 isn't strong enough. Do you have any suggestions?

3.4 Understanding AI's Thinking Process

[Screenshot: AI thinking process display with thinking status indicator]

After you send a message, the AI will:

1. Thinking (shows "AI is thinking...") - The AI analyzes your request and plans the execution steps
2. Executing Tools - The AI calls appropriate tools (create files, modify content, etc.)
3. Displaying Results - Shows operation results and the AI's response

You can see the AI's complete thinking and execution process in the chat panel, keeping your creative process transparent and controllable.

3.5 Quick Operation Tips

• Attach Files: Before sending a message, you can attach relevant files as context
• Quote Text: Select text in the editor, right-click and choose "Quote to Chat" to have AI modify specific content
• Voice Input: Click the microphone button to the right of the input box for speech-to-text (requires browser support)
• Smart Suggestions: After a conversation ends, the AI will provide follow-up creative suggestions you can click to send instantly

Step 4: Manage Your Files

[Screenshot: Left file tree showing expanded folders and different file type icons]

4.1 File Types

zenstory supports multiple file types, each with a dedicated icon:

4.2 File Operations

Create a New File:

1. Hover over a folder and click the "+" button
2. Enter the file name
3. Select file type (system will auto-suggest based on the folder)
4. Click confirm

Edit a File:

1. Click the file name in the file tree
2. The file content will open in the center editor
3. Changes are automatically saved

Delete a File:

1. Hover over the file and click the trash icon
2. Confirm the deletion
3. Deleted files can be recovered from version history

Move a File:

1. Drag the file to the target folder
2. Release the mouse to complete the move

4.3 File Search

[Screenshot: File search box showing search results dropdown]

Quickly find files:

• Keyboard Shortcut: Press Cmd + K on Mac, Ctrl + K on Windows
• Enter file name keywords for fuzzy search
• Filter by file type (Outline, Drafts, Characters, etc.)
• Use arrow keys to navigate, press Enter to open file

4.4 Version History

zenstory automatically saves versions of every modification:

1. Open any file
2. Click the "Version History" button at the top of the editor
3. View all historical versions
4. Select any version to compare or rollback

Tip: The AI automatically creates a snapshot after each file modification, so you can always revert to a previous version.

Step 5: Export Your Work

[Screenshot: Export dialog showing format options and export button]

Once you've completed your work, you can export it as a local file.

5.1 Export Steps

1. On the project page, click the "Export" button in the top toolbar
2. Click "Start Export"
3. The browser will automatically download the exported .txt file

5.2 Export Content Details

• Export scope: All draft files in the current project
• Sorting: Arranged by file creation order
• File naming: {Project Name}_drafts.txt

5.3 Using Exported Files

Exported files can be:

• Opened and edited in word processors like Word or WPS
• Uploaded to novel platforms for publishing
• Shared with friends or editors for review
• Printed as physical copies

Next Steps

Congratulations on completing the quick start guide! You've now mastered the basics of zenstory.

Recommended Reading

• User Guide: AI Assistant - Learn how to collaborate more effectively with the AI
• User Guide: File Tree - Deep dive into file organization and version control
• User Guide: Inspirations Library - Reuse idea templates in your own projects
• User Guide: Billing & Benefits - Understand plans, quotas, and upgrade options
• User Guide: Skills - Create personalized creative workflows
• Advanced Features: Workflow Tips - Advanced techniques to boost creative efficiency

Getting Help

• Online Documentation: Visit docs.zenstory.ai for complete documentation
• Community Forum: Connect with other users at community.zenstory.ai
• Feedback: Click the "Help" button in the app to submit issues

Start Creating

Now go create your first project and let the AI become your creative partner!

Remember: AI is your assistant, not your replacement. The best works come from combining your unique creativity with the AI's efficient execution. Happy writing!