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BeyondWords allows you to automatically convert articles into summaries using summary templates, then convert these summaries 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 summaries manually in the Editor.

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Summary templates

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

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Create a summary template

1

Start a new template

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

Give your template a name and slug

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

Write the summarization instructions

Write the summarization instructions (AI prompt) that will be used to generate your summary. Here are our guidelines for writing an effective prompt, along with an example prompt:
  • Describe the task (e.g., summarize the article as three bullet points)
  • Explain what should be retained and removed from the original article
  • Specify the target audience and use case for your summary
  • 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 summaries. 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 summaries for specific articles in the Editor.

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Generate summaries from articles

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

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Turn summaries into audio

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

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Turn summaries into video

To turn summaries into video by default in your project:
  1. Go to Content → Preferences → Videos in your project dashboard
  2. Use the toggle to enable Convert summaries into videos
  3. Once complete, click Save changes
The video version of a summary 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 summary segments in the Editor.
Yes, you can edit a generated summary in the Summary tab of the Editor.
Yes, you can write your own summary in the Summary tab of the Editor.
No, the summary will not change if you regenerate audio or video. Once a summary 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 summary generation or written a summary
  • Enabled summary generation without selecting a summary template
  • Haven’t enabled audio/video generation for the summary
  • Have run out of credits
If you need help, please contact support.
Summary 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 summaries before publishing the resulting audio or video.