## **📌 Overview**

Many users want Content Genius to build content around a specific brief they already have, including custom outlines, headings, target keywords, and instructions. While Content Genius does not have a dedicated **file upload field** for attaching a brief document, you can still use every detail of your brief by adding it directly into the workflow. This article explains how to transfer your brief into Content Genius so the tool builds content around your structure.  


## **💡 Why There Is No Upload Button**

Content Genius generates content based on the inputs you provide in the editor and settings panel, rather than reading an attached file. This means you remain in full control of the outline, tone, and keywords. Instead of uploading a brief file, you copy the important parts of your brief into the right fields, and Content Genius uses them as the foundation for your content.

Behind the scenes, Content Genius generates its own **Content Brief** from the inputs you provide, and this brief is used to guide and improve the quality of the content it produces. Once your document is set up, you can also export this generated content brief if you want a record of the structure the tool is working from, so you can compare it against your original brief.  


## **🛠️ How to Use Your Brief Step by Step**

Follow these steps to bring your existing brief into Content Genius:

1. **Open Content Genius** from your project dashboard and create a new document.
2. **Enter your primary keyword or topic** in the main field so the tool aligns with your target.
3. **Add your outline** by pasting your headings and subheadings directly into the document editor. Content Genius treats these as the structure to expand on.
4. **Use the AI writing prompts** to instruct the tool. Paste relevant brief notes, such as audience, tone, key points, and any required talking points, into the prompt or instruction field.
5. **Add target keywords** from your brief into the keyword or terms area so they are included naturally in the content.
6. **Generate content section by section**, using your pasted outline headings as anchors. This keeps the output aligned with your brief rather than producing a generic article.
7. **Export the generated Content Brief** if you want to keep a record of the structure Content Genius built from your inputs and verify it matches your original brief.

## **📋 Getting the Best Results From Your Brief**

To make sure Content Genius follows your brief closely, keep these tips in mind:

- **Work in sections:** Generate content under each heading individually so the tool stays focused on that part of your outline.
- **Be specific in prompts:** Include the exact angle, tone, and key messages from your brief in the instruction field.
- **Paste keyword lists:** Add your priority terms so they are woven into the content.
- **Review and refine:** Use the regenerate or rewrite options on any section that drifts from your intended direction.

## **✅ Confirming Your Content Matches the Brief**

After generating your draft, compare it against your original brief. Check that all required headings are present, the keywords appear in the content, and the tone matches your audience. In some cases the generated content may not fully follow every detail of the brief; if a section is missing detail or drifts from your intended direction, add a more specific prompt and regenerate or rewrite just that part. Working this way gives you the same outcome as an uploaded brief, with the added benefit of adjusting the content as you go.  


## **🧰 Troubleshooting**

- **Content does not fully match the brief:** This can happen on individual sections. Regenerate or rewrite the affected section with a more specific prompt rather than regenerating the entire document.
- **Generation fails at the final step:** A previously reported issue where article generation could fail at the final Content Brief step after a long wait has been resolved. If you still run into a failure, retry the generation, and contact support if it persists.

## **💬 Need More Help**

If you need further assistance, click the chat icon in the bottom-right corner of the platform to start a live chat with a member of our team.

## **Additional Notes**

Do NOT click Generate yet — add your brief first. Navigate via left sidebar: Content > AI Content Templates > New Document. Brief/Outline/Custom Instructions panel is in the right-hand settings sidebar or beneath the keyword input field depending on template view.