From manuscript to confident narration
Story Mimic gives you a structured workflow for narration prep — upload a manuscript, prep it as you read, and the same script carries you through every chapter.
Upload your manuscript
Drop in a .docx, .epub, or .txt file. Story Mimic splits it into chapters and sections automatically — no manual formatting required. Your upload stays private to your project and is used only to build your prep workspace.
Prep each section as you read
Walk through each chapter and mark speakers, add delivery cues, and capture performance notes — all in one pass, directly in the script. Highlight important lines, shape pacing, and leave reminders for yourself before you record. Everything you mark stays with the section, ready for you when you come back.
Build your pronunciation dictionary
Highlight unfamiliar words as you read and add them to your shared dictionary with written notes and recorded audio. Inline guidance appears everywhere those words show up across the manuscript. The dictionary follows the book, so the same word never needs a second lookup. Example: highlight a fantasy place name in chapter 2, add the pronunciation and an audio reference once, and it's there again when the place returns in chapter 18.
Define your character voices
Create a voice profile for each character with notes on tone, accent, and energy. Save named audio references — normal, angry, whispered, excited — so you can replay the exact voice you chose before any scene. Character voices stay consistent across chapters and pickup sessions, even months later.
Narrate with confidence
Open Narration Script and your prep is already in place — markup, pronunciation audio, character profiles, voice references, speakers, and notes all in one focused view. You stay in the performance instead of hunting through scattered prep tabs. Reading View strips the chrome when you want only the script in front of you.
Manage your production
Track chapter status as you move from prep to recording to proofing. Capture pickup notes against specific lines so nothing gets lost between sessions. Invite collaborators — co-narrators, directors, producers — into the same workspace so handoffs stay clean.
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Built for how narrators actually work
One-pass prep
Prep as you read instead of doing multiple scattered passes with different tools.
Your script carries forward
The work you do in prep stays with the script through narration, editing, and proofing.
You stay in control
Every prep decision stays editable. Revise character notes, update pronunciations, and adjust cues as you go — your workflow adapts with you.
Common questions
What file formats can I upload?
Story Mimic accepts .docx, .epub, and .txt manuscripts. The file is split into chapters and sections automatically — no manual formatting is required.
Can my team work in the same project?
Yes — invite co-narrators, directors, and producers into the same workspace. Each collaborator gets a seat with permissions that fit their role.
What happens to my prep after I finish a chapter?
It stays with the chapter. Markup, pronunciations, character voices, and notes carry forward through narration, pickups, and proofing — and stay editable whenever you want to revise.
Can I capture pickup notes?
Yes. Pickup notes attach to specific lines and stay with the section, so you can pull them up the next time you're in the booth.
Is my manuscript used to train AI?
No. Your manuscript stays private to your project and is not used for model training. Read the data usage overview for how workspace data is stored and used.
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