> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.inkwell.app/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Limitations & Best Practices > Understand what Quill AI can and can't do, and how to use it responsibly. Quill AI is powerful, but it has limitations. Understanding these helps you use it effectively and avoid pitfalls. ## What Quill Can't Do ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ## Common Issues & How to Handle Them ### 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 ### Repetitive or Generic Responses **Problem**: Quill gives clichéd or bland suggestions. **Solution**: * Be more specific in your prompt. * Ask for "unexpected," "original," or "subtle" alternatives. * Provide more context about your story's unique elements or character bios. ### 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. * Leverage **Voice Drift Detection** highlights to review lines that feel out of character. ### 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. ## Best Practices ### 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 ### Use Quill as a Collaborator, Not a Ghost Writer | Good uses | Risky uses | | :---------------------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------------- | | "Give me 5 scene opening options" | "Write Act 2 for me" | | "This feels flat. Suggest how to add tension" | "Create my characters" | | "Help me brainstorm why Bob would betray Alice" | "Give me a complete screenplay about \[topic]" | ### 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") ### Manage Credit Usage Wisely **Free plan (100 welcome + 15/month)**: * Be specific with prompts — vague requests need follow-ups, which cost extra. * Stay in the same thread for related questions; Quill caches your script context within a thread, so follow-ups cost a fraction of the first turn. * Attach files once — they're remembered for the whole conversation. **When credits are low**: * Make prompts detailed enough to get it right on the first try. * Batch related questions into one thread rather than spinning up new conversations. * Use manual editing for small tweaks where you don't need the AI. ### 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. ### 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 Inkwell's secure servers for model processing. We do not sell your screenplays or use them to train future AI models. ## When NOT to Use Quill ### 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 ### 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 ## Limitations Summary | What Quill Does | What Quill Doesn't Do | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ | | Suggests ideas and alternatives | Make your creative decisions | | Drafts dialogue and description | Write with your unique voice automatically | | Spots potential issues | Guarantee correct or original output | | Speeds up iteration | Replace the need for revision | | Provides craft guidance | Know your full story vision | | Accesses script context | Browse the internet or verify facts | ## Next Steps Learn how to use Quill effectively Choose the right model for your task Manage your credit usage Understand Quill's design principles