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Help Solve The Case · Creator Series
AI Starter Kit for Writers & True Crime Creators
A plain-English quick-start guide, 53 copy-paste prompts, fill-in templates, and an ethics playbook for researching, writing, and publishing responsibly with AI.
Instant digital download · Works with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok & more · No tech background needed
Why creators use this kit
AI won't replace your voice or your judgment. It can take the grind off your plate—when you use it carefully.
Skip the blank page
53 tested, copy-paste prompts for research, timelines, hooks, act structure, titles, editing, and more. Just fill in the brackets.
Build timelines & outlines faster
Turn messy notes into organized case timelines and four-act script outlines without losing track of your sources.
Protect your credibility
Built-in fact-check prompts, a source log, and a pre-publish checklist help you catch AI mistakes before your audience does.
Tell true stories responsibly
An ethics playbook keeps victims at the center and helps you word allegations accurately.
What's inside
30-page PDF (US Letter) + bonus offline HTML tool. Instant download after purchase.
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Guide
Quick-Start Guide What AI is good and bad at for writers, how to choose a tool, a “first 15 minutes” walkthrough, and the simple CRAFT prompt formula.
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53 prompts
Copy-paste prompt library Seven groups: Research & Case Notes, Case Timelines, Script Outlining, Titles/Thumbnails/Descriptions, Fiction & Memoir, Editing, and Fact-Check Discipline.
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5 templates
Printable fill-in sheets Case Timeline Sheet, Script Outline, Source Log, Case Fact Sheet, and Pre-Publish Checklist.
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Bonus
Vibe Coding + Script Runtime Checker Learn to build a simple tool by describing it to AI—and get the working Runtime Checker included (also free to try on this site).
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Ethics
The Ethics Playbook Verifying facts, citing sources, respecting victims and families, and wording that avoids presenting allegations as fact.
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Cheat sheet
One-page desk reference Keep it next to your keyboard while you write.
Sample prompts (taste of the 53)
Fill in the brackets, paste into your AI chat, and verify every claim before you publish. The full kit has dozens more—plus templates and the ethics playbook.
Research · Research Question Generator
Act as an experienced research editor. Based on the case notes below, list the 15 most important unanswered questions, ranked by how much they matter to telling this story accurately. For each question, suggest what kind of legitimate public source might answer it. Do not attempt to answer the questions yourself.
[PASTE NOTES]
Script · Four-Act Outline
Create a four-act outline for a [LENGTH]-minute episode about [CASE]: Act 1 — Who they were and the world before. Act 2 — What happened. Act 3 — The investigation and what's known. Act 4 — Where the case stands now and the open questions. For each act give: purpose, 3–5 key beats, one open question to carry the viewer forward, and an approximate run time. Base everything on my notes. [PASTE NOTES OR TIMELINE]
Fact-check · Devil's Advocate Review
Act as a skeptical fact-checker and an attorney-minded editor. Read this script and list: (1) the 5 claims most likely to be challenged, (2) any place my framing leans toward one side without evidence, and (3) anything that could unfairly harm a real person's reputation. This is an editorial review, not legal advice.
[PASTE SCRIPT]
FAQ
Who is this kit for?
True crime video creators and podcasters, novelists and memoirists, bloggers and researchers, and anyone curious about AI who wants practical help today—not a tech lecture. No coding background required.
Which AI tools does it work with?
The prompts work with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, Copilot, Perplexity, and other chat assistants, including free tiers. Named tools are examples only; no affiliation is implied.
What format do I get?
An instant digital download: a 30-page US Letter PDF plus the bonus Script Runtime Checker (an HTML tool that opens offline in any browser). A free online version of the Runtime Checker is also available on this site’s Free tools page.
Is this legal advice?
No. This kit is general and educational only. It is not legal advice and is not intended for decisions about anyone’s own legal situation. Consult a licensed attorney for advice on specific matters.
Will AI replace my writing voice?
No. The kit treats AI as a tool for organizing notes, building timelines, outlining scripts, brainstorming titles, and catching mistakes—not as a source or a ghostwriter. Every shortcut is paired with a safeguard.
How much does it cost?
The AI Starter Kit is $17 USD as an instant digital download.
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Get the AI Starter Kit for Writers & True Crime Creators — 53 prompts, templates, and the ethics playbook.
Buy now — $17Educational resource only · Not legal advice