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Which AI model should I use?

This guide provides an overview of the different AI models available in Sudowrite, focusing on their strengths and weaknesses to help authors choose the right model depending on their needs.

 

Most Accurate

Strengths:

  • Follows beats very closely
  • Good for script writing
  • Improved style box adherence

Weaknesses:

  • Most expensive model
  • Can be pedantic or "on the nose" with wording from beats

Best for:

  • When you need precise adherence to beats
  • Script writing

Tips:

  • Be careful with wording in beats as it may be reproduced verbatim
  • Use for initial drafts that need to closely follow an outline
 

Best Prose

Strengths:

  • Jumps right into action
  • Good prose quality

Weaknesses:

  • Can go off-rails more easily than Most Accurate
  • Takes some creative liberties with beats

Best for:

  • When you want engaging, well-written prose
  • Opening scenes that need to grab attention

Tips:

  • Works well with lean beats
  • Edit frequently to keep it on track
 

Balanced

Strengths:

  • Less costly than Most Accurate
  • Good balance between beat adherence and prose quality
  • Works well with first-person POV

Weaknesses:

  • Tends to use a lot of mid-sentence explanations

Best for:

  • General-purpose writing
  • First-person narratives

Tips:

  • Try with "first-person heavy dialogue" for good results
 

Fastest

Strengths:

  • Very cheap
  • Good for intense scenes or dialogue
  • Helps with pacing issues

Weaknesses:

  • May condense or skip over plot points

Best for:

  • Fight scenes
  • Speeding up slow passages
  • Generating outlines

Tips:

  • Works well with lean, action-focused beats
  • Pair with other models for best results
  • Use for initial drafts to get ideas flowing
 

Unfiltered

Strengths:

  • Good for sarcasm and dry humor
  • Works well for nonfiction
  • Cheaper than some other models

Weaknesses:

  • Can produce shorter outputs
  • May need more prompting to stay on track

Best for:

  • Humor writing
  • Nonfiction
  • When you want a more natural, conversational tone

Tips:

  • Use detailed beats to keep it focused
  • Good for brainstorming ideas
 

Claude 3 Haiku

Strengths:

  • Balanced between speed and detail
  • More creative freedom with short beats
  • Accurate to provided beats
  • Adds some “fluff” without straying too far from the beats

Weaknesses:

  • Writing style can feel immature or cliched
  • Adds unnecessary information when using long beats
  • Fluff content isn’t always the best quality

Best for:

  • Authors wanting a middle ground between speed and detail
  • Those who want some AI creativity without losing control

Tips:

  • Use shorter beats for more creative and mature-sounding writing
  • Can be combined with other models for a well-rounded approach

Claude 3 Sonnet

Strengths:

  • Descriptive writing style with a fast pace
  • Excellent prose with short beats
  • Adds meaningful character actions
  • Balances setting descriptions and character thoughts

Weaknesses:

  • Can occasionally make mistakes with Story Bible information
  • Can add inappropriate elements to the story
  • Dialogue can feel unrealistic
  • Writing becomes cliched with long beats

Best for:

  • Authors who want high-quality prose and are willing to edit
  • Those who prefer a unique voice in their writing

Tips:

  • Use medium-thickness beats for best results
  • Be prepared to fact-check and edit the output

Claude 3 Opus

Strengths:

  • Highly detailed prose generation
  • Excellent at incorporating Story Bible elements
  • Handles complex instructions well
  • Great for well-thought-out material that needs to be turned into prose

Weaknesses:

  • Can be overwhelming with information
  • Tends to use all available information, even if not immediately relevant
  • Very Style box-dependent—dialogue and prose may feel “safe” without a well-defined Style
  • Struggles with explicit content when not balanced by significant enough plot

Best for:

  • Authors who have a clear outline and want detailed prose
  • Projects requiring heavy use of Story Bible elements

Tips:

  • Use a focused, partially completed Story Bible to manage available information
  • Provide short, concise beats for better writing quality

GPT 4o

Strengths:

  • Balanced between prose generation and speed
  • Focuses on sensory details and setting descriptions
  • More elevated writing style compared to some models
  • Produces realistic, though brief, dialogue

Weaknesses:

  • Can become confused with long, detailed beats
  • Less focus on character thoughts and emotions
  • Not very resourceful with Story Bible elements

Best for:

  • Authors who struggle with sensory descriptions
  • Those who want a good balance of speed and quality

Tips:

  • Use short, concise beats for best results
  • Combine with other models to add character depth

Mythomax 13B

Strengths:

  • Extremely fast prose generation
  • Highly accurate to provided beats
  • Good for creating a “skeleton” of the chapter
  • Produces more natural-sounding dialogue

Weaknesses:

  • Lacks detailed prose compared to other models
  • Can be overwhelmed by too much direction
  • May copy Story Bible elements verbatim
  • Struggles with subtle hints or mysteries

Best for:

  • Overcoming writer’s block
  • Creating quick outlines or first drafts
  • Authors who prefer more control over the output

Tips:

  • Keep beats concise and limit information
  • Use for initial drafting, then expand with other tools

Mixtral 7B Instruct

Strengths:

  • Good balance of setting descriptions and character experiences
  • Handles both short and long beats well
  • Mature-sounding writing with proper diction

Weaknesses:

  • Dialogue can feel flat and unnatural
  • Repetitive content and phrasing
  • Lacks resourcefulness with some Story Bible elements

Best for:

  • Authors new to AI writing assistance
  • Those who want a solid all-around model

Tips:

  • Use shorter beats for more genre-appropriate writing
  • Expect to rewrite most dialogue

Mistral Medium

Strengths:

  • Similar to Claude 3 Opus in capability
  • Handles both long and short beats well
  • Focuses on character thoughts and feelings

Weaknesses:

  • Slow generation speed
  • Tends to over-include Story Bible information
  • Struggles with subtle hints
  • Often tries to wrap up scenes too quickly

Best for:

  • Authors who want Opus-like capabilities
  • Those focusing on character internal experiences

Tips:

  • Be prepared for longer generation times
  • May be more useful in other writing tools beyond chapter generation
 

Goliath

Strengths:

  • Good for humor and sarcasm
  • Can generate poetry when prompted

Weaknesses:

  • Expensive
  • May interpret requests too literally (e.g., turning everything into puns)

Best for:

  • When you need a mix of humor and storytelling
  • Generating poetry or song lyrics

Tips:

  • Be specific with prompts to get desired output
  • Experiment with different prompt wordings
 
 

General Tips

✅ Experiment with different models for different parts of your writing

✅ Use the style box effectively to guide the AI's output

✅ Be specific in your beats and prompts

✅ Consider using the ellipsis method for more control over output

✅ Experiment with creativity sliders and tone shifts in models that offer them

 

Complete Guide to Sudowrite AI Models (2024)

Sudowrite offers a diverse range of AI models, each optimized for different stages of the writing process. Whether you're brainstorming, drafting, editing, or refining your work, selecting the right model can significantly improve your workflow.

This guide will help you understand the strengths of each model and choose the best one for your writing needs.

Quick Overview

Model Key Strengths

Claude 3 Opus

  • Highly detailed prose
  • Excellent Story Bible integration
  • Complex instruction handling
  • Detailed novel writing
  • Ideal for Story Bible-heavy projects
  • Handles complex narratives
  • Can lead to information overload
  • Style-dependent output
  • Slower generation

Claude 3 Sonnet

  • Fast, descriptive writing
  • Strong character actions
  • Balanced prose
  • High-quality drafting
  • Excels in character-driven scenes
  • Great for action sequences
  • Occasionally unrealistic dialogue
  • Strong Story Bible accuracy
  • Can be clichéd with long beats

Claude 3 Haiku

  • Balance of speed and detail
  • Accurate beat structure
  • Allows creative freedom
  • Quick drafting capability
  • Controlled creativity
  • Suitable for general writing
  • Sometimes immature in style
  • May add unnecessary details
  • Variable quality output

GPT-4o

  • Rich sensory details
  • Elevated writing style
  • Realistic dialogue
  • Descriptive scene-building
  • Strong setting development
  • Ideal for professional writing
  • Limited character depth
  • Occasional beat confusion
  • Some issues with Story Bible integration

DeepSeek

  • DeepSeek V3
  • DeepSeek R1
  • DeepSeek Instant

Mythomax 13B

  • Ultra-fast text generation
  • Natural dialogue flow
  • Strong beat accuracy
  • Ideal for first drafts
  • Helpful for overcoming writer's block
  • Quick outline generation
  • Basic prose quality
  • Limited complexity in execution
  • Tends to interpret instructions literally

Mixtral 7B

  • Balanced writing output
  • Versatile beat handling
  • Maintains a professional tone
  • Good for new AI users
  • Suitable for general writing
  • Can produce mixed content
  • Dialogue can feel flat
  • Repetitive content at times
  • Limited creativity in complex storytelling

Detailed Model Analysis

Claude 3 Series

  • Opus – The most advanced model, ideal for detailed, complex writing. It excels at integrating Story Bible elements and following intricate instructions. Best for authors with structured outlines, though it can be slower and sometimes overly detailed, requiring occasional trimming for conciseness.
  • Sonnet – Balances speed and quality, delivering strong descriptive writing and character actions. Great for high-quality drafting and action scenes, though dialogue may need some refinement to maintain natural flow and character consistency.
  • Haiku – A middle ground between speed and detail. Suitable for general writing and controlled creativity, though its style can sometimes feel simplistic.

GPT Models

  • GPT-4o – Specializes in sensory details and setting descriptions. Well-suited for professional writing and scene development, though it may struggle with deep character work and complex Story Bible integration, sometimes requiring manual adjustments for consistency.

DeepSeek Models (NEW)

  • DeepSeek V3 – A cost-efficient model ideal for general writing, balancing performance and affordability. Best for drafting and refining content.
  • DeepSeek R1 – A powerful model with strong reasoning capabilities, suitable for complex narratives and structured content creation.
  • DeepSeek Instant – The fastest option, designed for quick drafting and rapid idea generation. Ideal for overcoming writer’s block.

Specialized Models

  • Mythomax 13B – Ultra-fast, making it great for first drafts and overcoming writer’s block. Produces natural dialogue but lacks depth in prose.
  • Mixtral 7B – A well-rounded model for new AI users. Handles various content types but may generate somewhat flat dialogue.

Best Practices for Using AI Models

Match the model to your task – Use Mythomax for speed, Opus for refinement, and DeepSeek Instant for quick drafts.

Use shorter beats – Improves quality across all models.

✅  Leverage style boxes – Ensures a consistent tone.

Review and edit AI-generated content – AI enhances but doesn’t replace your voice.

Start simple and iterate – Refine prompts for better results.

By selecting the right model and applying these best practices, you can optimize your writing workflow and elevate your creative output.

 
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