AI story editor for creators

You have the story. Find it.

Turn a transcript, script, or rough idea into an editorial roadmap built to hold attention—without handing your voice to AI.

Start with a free Story Score. No reshoot required.

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Editorial note02:43

Move the strongest moment into the first 20 seconds.

What to expect

Same footage. Better story.

StoryCut doesn’t invent testimonials or promise a viral hit. It gives you clear, practical editorial reasoning grounded in television and documentary storytelling principles. Often, the better story is already in the material you have.

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Your voice stays yours.StoryCut edits the structure, not your personality.

Every note has a reason.See what to change and why it matters.

Your footage comes first.Find what already works before adding more.

The edit

Stop rewriting. Start editing.

Creators rarely need another idea. They need to know which moment should open, where the stakes become clear, and what every second is earning.

  1. 01

    Drop it in

    Paste a transcript, script, outline, interview, or rough idea. No special formatting required.

  2. 02

    StoryCut it

    StoryCut examines your hook, character, stakes, conflict, pacing, reveals, emotional turns, and payoff.

  3. 03

    Get your story map

    Receive an editorial roadmap showing what to move, cut, clarify, and reveal sooner.

The Story Score

64/100

Hook
91
Clarity
78
Stakes
42
Pacing
51
Curiosity
73
Emotion
61
Payoff
55

Your biggest opportunity

“The most interesting moment happens at 2:43. Your audience should see part of it in the first 20 seconds.”

Measure hook, clarity, stakes, pacing, curiosity, emotion, and payoff—then start with the change that matters most.

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Inside the report

A complete editorial pass.

Strongest opening hook

Suggested cold open

Central story question

Character motivation and stakes

Act structure and retention beats

Slow or repetitive sections

Moves, cuts, and missing information

Reveals and emotional turns

Payoff and ending

B-roll and sound opportunities

Titles and thumbnail concepts

Short-form moments

Pricing

One story. The right level of edit.

Start with the score. Upgrade when you want the complete map.

Story Score

Free

A fast diagnosis before you start editing.

  • Quick analysis
  • Story Score
  • Three biggest story problems
  • One suggested hook
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Complete edit

StoryCut

$19

A complete editorial roadmap for one story.

  • Complete story analysis
  • Recommended structure and cold open
  • Story beats and pacing notes
  • Cuts, rearrangements, and payoff recommendations
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StoryCut Pro

$39

The full edit plus packaging and repurposing ideas.

  • Everything in StoryCut
  • 10 opening hooks and title concepts
  • Thumbnail, B-roll, and sound ideas
  • Short-form and platform recommendations
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Questions

Before you make the cut.

Every second earns the next one

Find the story hiding in your footage.

Paste your transcript and get your Story Score in minutes.

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