Turn three “good enough” AI chapter drafts into one publishable chapter
by kitbashing the best lines, beats, and details in Raptor Write.
Why Kitbashing?
AI can draft fast—but it rarely drafts perfect. Different models excel at different things: one nails voice, another nails sensory detail, another nails pacing… and they often make different (sometimes wrong) assumptions.
Kitbashing is the author-friendly solution:
- Compare multiple model drafts side-by-side (Gemini vs Sonnet vs GPT, etc.)
- Borrow the best sentences, images, and beats from each version
- Fix continuity and realism issues before readers catch them (horse injuries, towing laws, POV slips, timeline logic)
- Keep your voice in the driver’s seat: you choose what stays, what goes, and what needs revision
In this class, you’ll learn a repeatable workflow for using AI drafts as raw material and turning them into polished prose.
What You’ll Master
Raptor Write v1 Setup (Fast + Clean): Add your OpenRouter key, customize themes (light/dark), high-contrast mode, and the OpenDyslexic font—then build model collections that match your workflow.
Model Collections for Draft Variety: Create a “chapter drafting stack” (ex: GPT 5.2, Claude Sonnet, Gemini Pro, Grok, etc.) so you can generate multiple versions of the same chapter on purpose.
The Kitbashing Workflow (Step-by-Step): Learn how to place drafts side-by-side, collapse the binder for more writing space, and quickly move the best lines into your working draft.
Bracket Marking & Revision Triage: Use a simple, powerful system, like $$[needs attention]$$ markers, to flag realism errors, continuity glitches, POV drift, and “AI fluff” during your first read-through.
Genre-Accuracy & Realism Checks: Spot (and fix) details that knowledgeable readers will call out—like barrel racing injuries, rehab logistics, towing legality by state, and what ranchers would actually do.
Choosing Your “Base Draft” + Best-Of Inserts: Decide which model draft becomes your foundation (voice + pacing), then graft in standout lines, sensory details, and endings from other drafts.
How the Course Works
Live Demo Walkthrough: Watch the full kitbashing process in Raptor Write v1 using a romance premise (“Barrel Racing and Broken Hearts”) and three model drafts.
Real Author Decisions in Real Time: You’ll see how to evaluate openings, endings, description density, backstory placement, and technical accuracy—then make clean swaps line-by-line.
Reusable Workflow: This isn’t just for one book. You’ll leave with a repeatable method you can apply to any genre, any premise, and any set of AI drafts.
Who Should Enroll?
- Authors using AI drafts who think, “This is close… but not quite.”
- Writers who want more control than “generate and pray”
- Anyone testing multiple models and wondering how to combine them effectively
- Authors who care about reader trust (accuracy, continuity, believable details)
What You Get When You Enroll
- Complete class recording and demo walkthrough in Raptor Write v1
- A practical kitbashing workflow you can repeat chapter after chapter
- Guidance on model comparison (what to look for, what to avoid, what to steal)
- A simple revision-marking system to catch problems fast
Ready to Kitbash Like a Pro?
If you’re generating multiple drafts anyway, don’t throw 90% of that work away. Learn how to turn “draft variety” into your secret weapon and build stronger chapters faster, with Raptor Write and AI working for you, not against you.