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Common Questions

Most questions fall into one of these areas.

Is STRATUM right for my genre?

The excavation methodology applies to any fiction with psychologically complex characters — literary, thriller, romance, fantasy, sci-fi. If your character makes choices, the method works.

I've never used AI before. Is that a problem?

Not at all. Every lesson includes pre-written prompts you copy and paste. You don't need to know anything about AI — you just need to answer the questions it asks.

I'm mid-manuscript. Is it too late to start?

Mid-draft is actually ideal. You'll bring existing scenes into the excavation and often discover the psychology you've already been writing intuitively — which makes revision significantly clearer.

Can I try before I buy?

Surface Patterns is completely free — full video, AI coaching session, and reflection journal. No credit card required.