FAQ

General

What is the StoryCycle Genie™ and how does it work?

The StoryCycle Genie™ is a proprietary brand storytelling AI agent that helps you create a complete brand narrative strategy and custom content in just minutes. Powered by Park Howell's proven 10-step Story Cycle System™ and ABT narrative framework, it guides you step-by-step to clarify your message, engage your audience, and grow your business.

Who is the StoryCycle Genie™ for?

It's designed for purpose-driven leaders, entrepreneurs, marketers, brand strategists, consultants, and agencies who want to clarify their brand story and create impactful content—fast, better, and more affordably.

How is this different from ChatGPT or other AI writing tools?

Unlike general AI tools that can hallucinate and create generic content, the StoryCycle Genie™ is trained on Park Howell's proprietary storytelling frameworks and marketing systems. It doesn't just write—it strategizes and builds narrative structure into everything it creates based on the Story Cycle System™, which has grown brands by as much as 600% over the past 20 years.

Do I need storytelling or marketing experience to use the Genie?

No. The Genie is designed to guide users of all skill levels through the process. You provide your business inputs, and it does the heavy lifting, from narrative to content creation.

Features & Capabilities

Is there a sequence I should follow for best results?

Yes. First, use the StoryCycle Genie™ to develop your foundational brand story that everything else is based on. Then use the AudienceStory Genie™ to personalize your brand story to them. Next, use the ContentPlaybook Genie™ to transform your brand story into rock-solid content guidelines for clear, consistent, and compelling communications. Then use the Social Media Strategy Genie™, the Campaign Architect Genie™, and the Customer Journey Genie™ to create strategic plans, or skip straight to creating content to bring it all together.

Can I use the Genie for sales presentations, landing pages, or social posts?

Absolutely. Once your core brand narrative is built, the Genie instantly applies it to a wide variety of content assets, including website copy, ABT story statements, social media posts, sales presentations, emails, pitch scripts, blog posts, podcast scripts, landing pages, and more.

Will the Genie write in my brand voice?

Yes. It adapts its tone and language to match your brand's personality based on the input you provide in the onboarding prompts.

How quickly can I expect results from the Genie?

You can generate a complete brand narrative and foundational messaging assets in less than 30 minutes. Most users start producing content within their first session.

Use Cases & Value

How will this help me grow my brand or business?

The Genie helps you clearly communicate your value, emotionally connect with your audience, and produce consistent content that builds trust and drives conversions. You can create your brand story strategy in minutes, not months, to accelerate your growth.

Can agencies or consultants use this with their clients?

Yes. It's a powerful tool for consultants and agencies to accelerate brand strategy workshops, create client deliverables, and scale their storytelling services.

Is the StoryCycle Genie™ useful for internal brand alignment or team messaging?

Definitely. It helps unify your team around a shared brand narrative and equips everyone with consistent messaging tools bridging the communications gap between sales and marketing.

Can I use it for pitch decks, investor presentations, or product launches?

Yes. The Genie is ideal for shaping your story for investors, stakeholders, partners, and customers alike.

Customization & Integration

Can I tailor the Genie's responses to fit my industry or audience?

Yes. During onboarding, you'll provide audience insights, industry details, and brand tone preferences so the Genie can personalize your outputs.

Can the Genie integrate with other tools like Canva, HubSpot, or WordPress?

While not natively integrated yet, you can easily copy/paste content into any platform or workflow. Integration options are being explored.

Is there a way to train the Genie with my past content or brand assets?

Yes. You can upload or paste past content during setup, and the Genie will use it to mirror your style, tone, and messaging priorities.

Support

What kind of support is available if I get stuck?

We currently offer email support.

Pricing & Access

What does it cost to use the StoryCycle Genie™?

Pricing is tiered based on use case: Startup, Growth, or Enterprise. Plans typically range from a low monthly subscription to a higher tier with white-label and client-sharing features. The StartUp Plan: $199 per month for 200 monthly credits (standard users get a 20% discount with an annual commitment). The Growth Plan: $499 per month for 600 monthly credits (standard users get a 10% discount on the standard rate plus a 20% discount with an annual commitment). The Enterprise Plan: $1,199 per month for 1,500 credits (20% discount on standard rate plus a 20% discount with an annual commitment).

What if I run out of credits in a given month?

No worries, you can purchase more credits to get you through your projects. While monthly credits do not roll over into the next month, additional credits you purchase never expire.

Privacy & Ownership

Is my data safe when I use the Genie?

Absolutely. Your data is never shared or used outside your sessions. We follow industry-standard security practices.

Who owns the content the Genie creates for me?

You do. All content generated by the StoryCycle Genie™ is 100% yours to use, repurpose, and publish however you choose.