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BeyondWords allows you to automatically convert articles into scripts using script templates, then convert these scripts into audio and/or video. The result is content that feels fully native to the format. For example, you can turn long-form articles into catchy video summaries perfect for TikTok.
You can write scripts manually in the Editor.

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Script templates

A script template is a prompt used to convert an article into a script. It can alter the structure, tone, and length of your content while maintaining its original meaning. BeyondWords offers a variety of ready-made script templates based on popular audio and video storytelling styles. You can also create your own script templates.

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Create a script template

1

Start a new template

Go to Content → Preferences → Script in your project dashboard, then click + Create in the script template section.
2

Give your template a name and slug

Give your script template a name and slug for easy reference. (The slug is used when working with the API.)
3

Write the script instructions

Write the script instructions (AI prompt) that will be used to generate your script. Here are our guidelines for writing an effective prompt, along with an example prompt:
  • Describe the task (e.g., convert the article into a narrative script)
  • Explain what should be retained and removed from the original article
  • Specify the target audience and use case for your script
  • Specify the desired structure, length, and tone of the output
  • Include any constraints (e.g., no subheadings)
  • Use short, clear instructions
4

Set the AI model

Choose the OpenAI model you want to use to generate the script. Different models may produce slightly different results when given the same prompt.
5

Set the style variation

Set the style variation from 0 to 2. Lower values keep phrasing closer to the article, while higher values allow more variation in wording (without adding new information).Once complete, click Save changes.
6

Use the template

You can now set this template as your project’s default, or choose this template when generating scripts for specific articles in the Editor.

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Generate scripts from articles

To generate scripts from articles by default in your project:
  1. Go to Content → Preferences → Script in your project dashboard
  2. Click Choose template to choose an existing script template or click + Create to create a new one
  3. Once complete, click Save changes
Scripts are only converted into audio and/or video if those formats are enabled. You can enable audio/video generation for scripts by default in your project settings or for individual scripts via the Editor.

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Turn scripts into audio

To turn scripts into audio by default in your project:
  1. Go to Content → Preferences → Script in your project dashboard
  2. Use the toggle to enable Convert script into audio
  3. Once complete, click Save changes
The audio version of a script is called an “audio summary”. You can distribute audio summaries in the same ways you distribute audio articles.

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Turn scripts into video

To turn scripts into video by default in your project:
  1. Go to Content → Preferences → Videos in your project dashboard
  2. Use the toggle to enable Convert scripts into videos
  3. Once complete, click Save changes
The video version of a script is called a “video summary”. You can distribute video summaries in the same ways you distribute video articles.

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FAQs

Yes, you can use a different voice for summaries than for articles. Set a default voice for summaries in your project settings, or choose voices for specific script segments in the Editor.
Yes, you can edit a generated script in the Script tab of the Editor.
Yes, you can write your own script in the Script tab of the Editor.
No, the script will not change if you regenerate audio or video. Once a script has generated, it will only change if you manually edit it through the Editor.
If you’re having trouble generating an audio or video summary, it may be because you:
  • Haven’t enabled script generation or written a script
  • Enabled script generation without selecting a script template
  • Haven’t enabled audio/video generation for the script
  • Have run out of credits
If you need help, please contact support.
Script templates are designed to stay faithful to the original article and avoid introducing new information or opinion. Safeguards are in place even if you write your own prompt.However, as with any AI-generated content, outputs are not 100% predictable. You may wish to review generated scripts before publishing the resulting audio or video.