Sharing Content Briefs

Sharing Overview

Content briefs can be shared with anyone—writers, editors, clients, or colleagues—even if they don't have a platform account:

• Generate secure shareable links
• Control who can access
• Set view or edit permissions
• Optional link expiration

Opening the Share Modal

From a Content Brief

To share a content brief:

1. Open the content brief you want to share
2. Click the "Share" button (share icon)
3. The Share modal opens with options

Sharing Options

The Share modal lets you:

• Get a shareable link
• Control access permissions
• Set link expiration
• Copy or download content

Access Control

Who Can Access

Choose who can view your shared content:

Anyone with the link

• No login required
• Most convenient for external sharing
• Anyone with the URL can access
• Good for freelance writers

Only logged in users

• Recipient must have an account
• Must be logged in to view
• Adds a layer of authentication
• Good for team sharing

Specific users

• Only listed email addresses can access
• Recipients don't need accounts
• Verified by email
• Most restrictive option

Setting Specific Users

If you choose "Specific users":

1. Enter an email address
2. Press Enter to add it
3. Repeat for additional users
4. Remove users by clicking X on their tag

Permissions

View Permission

Can view (default):

• Read-only access
• Cannot make changes
• Can copy content
• Good for review or reference

Edit Permission

Can edit:

• Full editing access
• Changes save to the brief
• Good for collaborative writing
• Writer can work directly in the brief

Choosing Permissions

Link Expiration

Setting Expiration

Optionally set when the link expires:

1. Click the expiration date field
2. Select a date and time
3. Link stops working after this time

When to Use Expiration

Use expiration for:

• Time-sensitive content
• Security-conscious sharing
• Temporary access needs
• Client reviews with deadlines

Leave empty for:

• Ongoing collaboration
• Permanent reference material
• Long-term writer relationships

The Share Link

Getting Your Link

When you open the Share modal:

1. A link is automatically generated
2. Click "Copy" to copy to clipboard
3. Share via email, message, or however you prefer

Link Format

Share links look like:

https://yourplatform.com/shared/abc123xyz

Each brief has a unique, secure token.

Quick Actions

Copy Content

To copy the brief content directly:

1. Click "Copy Content"
2. Paste into any document
3. Plain text, preserving structure

Use for:

• Pasting into Google Docs
• Sharing in email
• External editing tools

Download

To download as a file:

1. Click "Download"
2. File downloads as Markdown (.md)
3. Open in any text editor

Use for:

• Offline access
• Archiving
• Import into other tools

Updating Share Settings

Changing Access

To modify share settings after creation:

1. Open the Share modal again
2. Change access type or permissions
3. Click "Update sharing options"

Changes take effect immediately.

Revoking Access

To revoke shared access:

1. Open the Share modal
2. You can change access to "Specific users" with an empty list
3. Or delete the brief if no longer needed

Shared Content View

What Recipients See

When someone opens a shared link:

• Clean, readable content view
• Title and content type indicator
• Edit capability (if permitted)
• Copy and save options

Editing Experience

If edit permission is granted:

• Content is directly editable
• Changes auto-save
• Save button confirms changes
• "View only" indicator shows if read-only

Sharing Final Drafts

Content Brief vs Final Draft

You can share either:

• Content Brief: The planning document
• Final Draft: The completed content

Sharing the Final Draft

The same sharing flow works for final drafts:

1. Generate the final draft
2. Click Share on the final draft
3. Same options apply

Best Practices

For Sharing with Writers

Before sharing:

• Ensure brief is complete
• Check all sections are filled
• Verify recommendations are clear

Share settings:

• Use "Anyone with link" for simplicity
• Grant Edit permission
• Set reasonable expiration (2-4 weeks)

Communicate:

• Send link via reliable channel
• Include deadline and expectations
• Provide feedback contact

For Client Review

Share settings:

• View permission only
• Consider "Specific users" for sensitive content
• Set expiration if needed

Communicate:

• Explain what you're sharing
• Request specific feedback
• Note any areas of concern

For Team Collaboration

Share settings:

• "Only logged in users" for security
• Edit permission for active collaboration
• No expiration for ongoing work

Troubleshooting

Link Not Working

If a shared link doesn't work:

1. Check if expiration has passed
2. Verify access settings
3. Ensure URL is complete
4. Try regenerating the share

Can't Edit

If recipient can't edit:

1. Verify Edit permission is set
2. Check access type (might require login)
3. Ensure they're using the correct email if specific users set

Wrong Content Showing

If outdated content appears:

1. Refresh the page
2. Clear browser cache
3. Re-open the link

Security Considerations

Link Security

Share links are:

• Randomly generated tokens
• Unique per share
• Not guessable
• Encrypted in transit

Best Practices

Protect your links:

• Don't post publicly
• Share via secure channels
• Use expiration for sensitive content
• Revoke access when no longer needed

Access control:

• Use "Specific users" for confidential content
• Require login for added security
• Review who has access periodically

Next Steps

• Understanding Content Briefs
• Generating Content Plans
• Taking Action on Recommendations