Open this Google Doc and do one of the following:
File > Make a copy
File > Download > Microsoft Word (.docx)
Once you have your own copy, fill out the first two sections in the template.
Then, copy and paste the output from Step 5 into the Branching Narrative Outline section in the template.
Do one of the following:
If you have a Google Doc: File > Download > PDF Document (.pdf)
If you have a Microsoft Word document: File > Save As > Set File Format to PDF > Save
Once you have a PDF, close all documents.
Open a new chat in ChatGPT and do one of the following:
Drag and drop the PDF over the text box
Select the + button in the text box > Upload File
Do the following:
Change the number of words (if needed)
Copy the prompt below
Paste the prompt into the text box in ChatGPT
Hit enter
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Use the following step-by-step instructions to write a story. Reference the attachment for the writing style, reading level, and branching narrative outline. Write 1000 words for each step. Make sure to do each step in a new document. Make sure to indicate the choices in Chapter 0, 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D. There are no choices for Chapter 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F, 3G, 3H.
Step 1 - Reference the attachment to see what is the writing style of the story.
Step 2 - Reference the attachment to see what is the reading level of the story.
Step 3 - Write Chapter 0 based on the description of the first decision point.
Step 4 - Write Chapter 1A based on the description of the second decision point if choice 1A was picked.
Step 5 - Write Chapter 1B based on the description of the second decision point if choice 1B was picked.
Step 6 - Write Chapter 2A based on the description of the third decision point if choice 2A was picked.
Step 7 - Write Chapter 2B based on the description of the third decision point if choice 2B was picked.
Step 8 - Write Chapter 2C based on the description of the third decision point if choice 2C was picked.
Step 9 - Write Chapter 2D based on the description of the third decision point if choice 2D was picked.
Step 10 - Write Chapter 3A based on the description of Ending 1 from choice 3A.
Step 11 - Write Chapter 3B based on the description of Ending 2 from choice 3B.
Step 12 - Write Chapter 3C based on the description of Ending 3 from choice 3C.
Step 13 - Write Chapter 3D based on the description of Ending 4 from choice 3D.
Step 14 - Write Chapter 3E based on the description of Ending 5 from choice 3E.
Step 15 - Write Chapter 3F based on the description of Ending 6 from choice 3F
Step 16 - Write Chapter 3G based on the description of Ending 7 from choice 3G.
Step 17 - Write Chapter 3H based on the description of Ending 8 from choice 3H.
Open a new project in Twine and do the following:
Edit, refine and proofread one chapter at a time in ChatGPT
When done, copy and paste the chapter into a new passage in Twine
Create links for each choice in the passage.
Type the name of the next chapter (e.g., '1B') or type 'Continue' into ChatGPT
Hit enter
Repeat until all the chapters appear in Twine
In Twine, create an HTML file by going to Build > Publish to file > Save