How to use this tool
The SQ Prompt Studio guides you through Gabrielle Dolan's Story Intelligence framework. Follow the steps to create a world-class smart story prompt.
Step 1
Story Input
Write your story title, select your audience, and draft your narrative.
Step 2
SQ Matrix
Classify your story type by selecting the cell that best matches its source and nature.
Step 3
SQ Scorecard
Self-assess your draft against the five SQ pillars. Honest reflection is the point.
Step 4
AI Sidekick
Copy the generated prompt and paste it into your AI tool of choice to refine your story.
Step 5
Story Bank
Save your draft to the bank to track progress and revisit stories at any time.
Step 1
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Story Input
Name your story, choose your audience, and write your draft. Don't overthink it — get the raw narrative down first.
Audience →
Step 2
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SQ Matrix
Classify your story. Select the cell that matches how you sourced it and how you're using it.
Firsthand
Secondhand
Literal
Lateral
FH · LIT
Professional Story
SH · LIT
Public Story
FH · LAT
Personal Story
SH · LAT
Parable Story
Step 3
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SQ Scorecard
Rate your draft against the five SQ pillars. Be honest — the gaps you identify become your coaching prompt.
Clarity
Engagement
Impact
Authenticity
Memorability
0/5
SQ Score
Step 5
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Story Bank
Save your draft to revisit and refine over time. Each saved story retains its matrix, score, and audience.
No saved stories yet.
Draft and save above to begin.
Draft and save above to begin.
Step 4
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AI Sidekick
Your personalised refinement prompt is generated here. Copy it and paste into any AI tool to improve your story.
Detected Story Type
— Select Matrix —
Select a matrix cell and fill the scorecard to generate your refinement prompt.