Limitations & Best Practices

Quill AI is powerful, but it has limitations. Understanding these helps you use it effectively and avoid pitfalls.

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What Quill Can’t Do

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Generate Perfect Output

❌ First draft is final: Quill’s suggestions often need refinement ✅ Iterate: Treat responses as starting points, not finished work ❌ Match your unique voice automatically: Quill will try, but may not always sound like you ✅ Review and edit: Adjust Quill’s output to match your style

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Replace Creative Judgment

❌ Make story decisions: Plot, character choices, themes ✅ Provide options: Quill offers possibilities, you decide ❌ Understand your vision: Only you know the full story you want to tell ✅ Clarify context: Give Quill background in your prompts

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Guarantee Accuracy

❌ Fact-check real-world details: Quill can make up facts ✅ Verify independently: Check dates, locations, technical details ❌ Know industry standards perfectly: May suggest non-standard formatting ✅ Trust your knowledge: If something seems off, it probably is

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Access Real-Time Information

❌ Browse the internet: No web search or current events ❌ Know released films/shows: Training data has a cutoff date ✅ Provide context: Tell Quill about recent developments if relevant

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Common Issues & How to Handle Them

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Hallucinations

Problem: Quill invents details that sound plausible but are wrong. Examples:

• Made-up statistics or dates
• Invented screenplay terminology
• False claims about industry practices

Solution:

• Verify any factual claims
• Don’t trust Quill for research
• Focus on creative assistance, not information lookup

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Repetitive or Generic Responses

Problem: Quill gives clichéd or bland suggestions. Solution:

• Be more specific in your prompt
• Ask for “unexpected” or “original” alternatives
• Try a different model (higher reasoning often helps)
• Provide more context about your story’s unique elements

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Inconsistent Character Voice

Problem: Quill’s dialogue doesn’t sound like your character. Solution:

• Reference character bios in your prompt
• Give example dialogue from earlier scenes
• Specify character traits: “Bob is sarcastic, never sincere”
• Edit manually after accepting

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Ignoring Your Instructions

Problem: Quill doesn’t follow specific requirements. Solution:

• Make requirements explicit and concrete
• Number your constraints (1, 2, 3…)
• Ask Quill to confirm understanding first
• Try rephrasing or breaking into smaller requests

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Best Practices

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Always Review Before Accepting

Never blindly accept Quill’s suggestions: Check for:

• Continuity with earlier scenes
• Character consistency
• Tone matching your story
• Logical plot progression
• Your unique voice and style

Red flags:

• Clichés or overused phrases
• Out-of-character dialogue
• Plot holes or contradictions
• Melodramatic or on-the-nose writing

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Use Quill as a Collaborator, Not a Ghost Writer

✅ Good uses:

• “Give me 5 scene opening options”
• “This feels flat. Suggest how to add tension”
• “Help me brainstorm why Bob would betray Alice”

❌ Risky uses:

• “Write Act 2 for me”
• “Create my characters”
• “Give me a complete screenplay about [topic]“

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Start Specific, Iterate Broadly

1. First: Solve specific problems (“Fix this dialogue”)
2. Then: Explore broadly (“What if this scene were darker?”)
3. Finally: Refine (“Make option 2 more subtle”)

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Manage Credit Usage Wisely

Free plan (100 credits/month):

• Use low-cost models (0.25-0.5 credits) for everyday tasks
• Save higher-cost models for complex problems
• Don’t waste credits on vague requests that need follow-ups

When credits are low:

• Make prompts more detailed to get it right first time
• Batch similar requests
• Use manual editing instead of AI for small tweaks

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Keep Conversations Focused

One thread = One topic:

• ✅ Thread about Act 2 pacing
• ❌ Thread jumping between character development, dialogue fixes, and plot holes

Why: Context confusion leads to worse responses and wasted credits.

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Protect Your Work

Don’t include:

• Real people’s names (use fictional names)
• Sensitive company information
• Confidential project details you’re under NDA for

Remember: Your prompts and script context are sent to AI providers (OpenAI, Google, etc.) to generate responses.

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When NOT to Use Quill

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Save Time and Credits

Skip Quill for:

• Simple typos: Just fix them manually
• Minor rewording: Edit directly
• Formatting questions: Check this documentation instead
• Decisions only you can make: Character names, plot directions, themes

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Preserve Your Voice

Avoid Quill for:

• First drafts of crucial scenes: Write these yourself first
• Your personal style: Don’t let AI homogenize your voice
• Deeply personal moments: Trust your instincts

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Limitations Summary

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Next Steps