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Create Your First Article

This guide walks you through creating your first article in Velora. You’ll learn about article types, how to write effective briefs, and what to expect during generation.

Article Types

Velora supports two main article types:

News Articles

Short-form content for current events and timely topics. Best for:

  • Breaking news coverage
  • Industry updates
  • Announcements and press releases
  • Quick turnaround content

News articles are typically 300-800 words.

Feature Articles

Content that isn’t tied to breaking news. Best for:

  • Explainers and how-to guides
  • Analysis and opinion pieces
  • Profiles and interviews
  • Evergreen content

Features can be any length and support more detailed briefs.

Creating a News Article

  1. Go to News in the sidebar
  2. Click Create Article (top right)
  3. Write your brief in the text area

Writing a Good Brief

The brief tells Velora what to write about. Be specific:

Good brief:

Analysis of the latest interest rate decision from the Bank of England and its impact on mortgage rates

Too vague:

Write about interest rates

Include key details like:

  • The specific topic or event
  • Any angle or perspective you want
  • Key points to cover

Word Count

Select your target word count:

  • 350 - Quick updates
  • 500 - Standard news
  • 700 - Detailed coverage
  • 900 - In-depth reporting

Fast Mode

Toggle FAST mode for quicker generation. This skips some research and validation steps and is useful when you need content quickly or the topic is straightforward.

Adding Primary Sources

Click Add primary source to include source material. You can either:

  • Paste content - Copy text from a press release, email, or document directly into the content field
  • Upload a file - Attach documents (PDF, Word), images, or audio files (audio is transcribed automatically)

For each source, add a label describing where it came from (e.g., “Press release from Company X”).

Primary sources help Velora write more accurately by referencing the original material.

Creating a Feature Article

  1. Go to Features in the sidebar
  2. Click Create Feature
  3. Write a detailed brief (10-5000 characters)

Feature Types

TODO: Update to be generic

Select the type of feature:

  • Feature - General long-form content
  • Training - How-to guides and tutorials
  • Product - Product reviews and comparisons

Word Count

Enter your target word count (100-5000 words).

What Happens During Generation

After clicking Create Article, Velora runs through a pipeline that includes researching, planning, and writing the content. You can track progress in the article list - a spinner shows which articles are actively being generated. Posts typically take 2-4 minutes to generate.

Reviewing Your Article

Once generation completes, click the article to view it:

  • Read through the content
  • View the research report
  • Check facts and quotes
  • Review the structure and flow

The article is saved as a draft in your CMS, ready for you to edit and publish.

Tips for Better Results

Be Specific in Your Brief

The more context you provide, the better the output. Include names, dates, and specific details.

Use Primary Sources

When writing about announcements or events, paste the original press release or statement. This ensures accuracy.

Configure Your Skills

Velora writes better when it understands your audience and style. Check your Skills configuration.

What’s Next