Ottly Desk
Overview
AI journalist workspace for research-driven articles
What is Ottly Desk?
Ottly Desk is an AI-powered workspace designed for writing research-driven articles, blog posts, and long-form content. It guides you through a structured 4-stage workflow — from initial idea to finished article.
The 4-Stage Workflow
| Stage | What you do | Output |
|---|---|---|
| Ideate | Develop your story concept with AI | Story Brief |
| Research | Gather and analyze sources | Research materials |
| Outline | Structure your article | Article outline |
| Compose | Write and polish | Finished article |
Dashboard
Your dashboard shows an Editorial Briefing — a summary of all your projects, their current stages, and suggested next actions. Think of it as your personal editor giving you a daily briefing.
Trending
The Trending page shows popular articles in your areas of interest. Use them for inspiration or as research starting points for new projects.
Tips
- Start with Auto-fill: Even if you have a clear idea, try Auto-fill first — it often surfaces angles you hadn't considered
- Chat naturally: The AI assistant works best when you explain your ideas in plain language
- Use version history: Every stage keeps snapshots of your work, so feel free to experiment
- Don't skip stages: Each stage builds on the previous one — the structured workflow produces better results than jumping straight to writing