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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Everything you need to know about Essay-Trainer

    Getting Started

    What is Essay-Trainer?

    Essay-Trainer is an AI-powered essay coach that helps you improve your essay writing through structured, step-by-step guidance. Unlike tools that just correct grammar, Essay-Trainer teaches you how to become a better essay writer by explaining why changes are needed and how to improve.

    How does Essay-Trainer work?

    You choose your essay type (argumentative, expository, descriptive, etc.), write your initial draft by section, then get AI feedback in one click when you move to revision draft. You improve your work and can move on to final draft. The system adapts to your level and gives you personalized guidance.

    What essay types does Essay-Trainer support?

    We support 10 different essay types: argumentative, expository, descriptive, narrative, compare & contrast, cause & effect, definition, process, analytical, and reflective/personal essays. Each essay type has its own structured template and guidance.

    Beta & Pricing

    What is the free beta?

    We're currently in free beta to learn how you use Essay-Trainer! During beta, you get 10 full-essay feedback sessions (lifetime). Most students use 1–2 sessions per essay. Your usage helps us refine the experience and build better features.

    What counts as a feedback session?

    Each time you click "Get feedback" on your essay, it counts as one full-essay feedback session. This includes feedback on all sections of your essay. You can revise and request feedback again, which counts as another session. Most students use 1–2 sessions per essay.

    When will Pro plans be available?

    We're in free beta to learn how you use Essay-Trainer! Pro and School plans will unlock after we've gathered feedback and refined the experience. Your beta usage helps us build better.

    What happens if I exceed my beta limit?

    During beta, limits may reset more frequently as we learn. You'll be notified when approaching your limit. Pro plans with higher limits will unlock after beta based on your feedback!

    Features & Usage

    How does the section-by-section guidance work?

    Your essay is broken into sections (introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion, etc.). You complete an initial draft, then get AI feedback in one go when you move to revision draft. You improve your work and can proceed to final draft. This structured flow helps you learn better.

    What is the Analytics Dashboard?

    The Analytics Dashboard shows your writing level (beginner, intermediate, advanced, scholarly), scores on clarity, organization, structure, evidence quality, reasoning, vocabulary, grammar, and argument strength, plus your strengths, areas to improve, and progress over time.

    Is there help for choosing or improving my essay title?

    Yes. Optional AI essay title suggestions and refinement are available when you need them. You can get suggestions or refine a title you've drafted.

    How does Essay-Trainer adapt to my essay writing level?

    Our system analyzes your essay writing and infers your level based on metrics like sentence length, vocabulary, structure, and reasoning. Examples and feedback are then tailored to your level to ensure they're helpful and not overwhelming.

    Can I export my essays?

    Export functionality is coming soon! For now, you can copy your essays from the editor. Pro plans will include export features.

    Privacy & Security

    Is my data secure?

    Absolutely. We use industry-standard encryption and your essays stay private by default. Your essay text is never shared with third parties except the AI service providers who process it solely to deliver your feedback (as described in our Privacy Policy). If you use the optional Writing Session Record share feature, only writing process metadata (timestamps, word counts, revision counts, and A.I. coaching usage — not essay text) is accessible via the link you generate. You remain in full control of any sharing.

    Who can see my essays?

    Your essays are private by default — only you can access them when logged in. We protect all accounts with secure authentication and row-level database security. If you choose to generate a Writing Session Record share link from your Writing History page, the recipient of that link can view a structured summary of writing activity (timestamps, word counts, revision counts, and A.I. coaching usage) — but never your essay text. You control whether any link is generated, and you can revoke it at any time. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

    What is a Writing Process Record and who can see it?

    A Writing Process Record is an optional shareable summary of your writing process — showing editing timestamps, word-count progress, revision activity, and A.I. coaching usage. Your essay text is not included by default. You generate the link yourself from your Writing History page; nothing is shared unless you choose to share it. Optionally, when generating a link, you may choose to include the student's initial draft text (the writing before any A.I. coaching). This is off by default and must be explicitly opted into each time a link is created. Links expire after 30 days and can be revoked at any time from your account. Essay-Trainer does not track who views a shared link.

    How is my essay writing used?

    Your essay writing is used solely to provide you with feedback and improve your experience. We may use anonymized, aggregated data to improve our AI models, but your actual content is never shared.

    Learning & Improvement

    How is Essay-Trainer different from Grammarly or other tools?

    Essay-Trainer focuses on teaching you to become a better essay writer, not just correcting mistakes. We provide structured guidance, explain why changes are needed, offer examples at your level, and track your progress over time. It's like having a personal essay writing tutor.

    Will Essay-Trainer write my essay for me?

    No. Essay-Trainer is a learning tool, not an auto-writing tool. We guide you through the essay writing process, provide feedback, and teach you how to improve. You do the writing, we help you learn.

    How long does it take to see improvement?

    Many users notice improvement after completing 2-3 essays with our guidance. The structured approach—initial draft, feedback, revision draft, and final draft—helps you internalize writing principles faster than just getting corrections.

    What academic levels does Essay-Trainer support?

    Essay-Trainer supports students from Grade 5 through College/University level. Our feedback and examples adapt to your academic level to ensure they're appropriate and helpful.

    Still Have Questions?

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