Can I only write articles and skip video?
AnswerYes, write only. The free tier includes 3 articles and 0 video seconds so you can ship one real piece first. Starter at $20/mo adds 15 seconds of render; Pro at $49/mo includes 60s. GEO needs a citable claim before it needs a cut. Plan numbers: How is writing quota billed?.
Write on free, turn video on later
Use the writer, then sync. Do not sit idle because video is off. What Dianwu is: What is Dianwu?.
The same piece can later become a podcast or short video. Video seconds and wallet: How are video seconds billed after the plan quota?.
Writing still feeds rank checks
Published articles are material for models. Which engines: Which AIs does rank check cover—ChatGPT, Doubao, DeepSeek?.
This is not a timeline editor. You can skip the cut; see How is Dianwu different from CapCut?.
Do this
- Write one publishable piece on free in the writer.
- Sync it to an account you already have, or leave platform drafts.
- When you want a cut, open Starter or Pro and build shots from this piece.
Short answers
- Is writing-only still Dianwu?
- Yes. The factory starts with writing. Dubbing, podcasts, and video hang off the same piece.
- What when free articles are used?
- Move to Starter to keep writing, or Pro and above for unlimited articles. See How is writing quota billed?.