Messages and what to do
| You see | What it means | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Wait for a current generation to finish. | Two writing runs are already going | Wait for one to finish, or stop it |
| Wait for this conversation to finish. | This conversation is still replying | Wait, or stop the reply |
| This quote has expired or changed. Generate a new quote. | Prices are held for five minutes | Start the request again |
| Quote expired. Review a fresh price. | The same, for images and clips | Choose Review credit price again |
| The document changed. Refresh the generation quote. | You edited the document after pricing | Review the price again |
| You do not have enough available credits for this request. | Your balance, minus anything held, is too low | Wait for running work to finish, or top up |
| This context is too long. | The document and messages are too much to read at once | Choose Focus on one section, or start a new conversation |
| Text could not be extracted. | The PDF is scanned | Paste the text into a blank document |
| Please wait before uploading more files. | More than 10 uploads in 5 minutes | Wait a few minutes |
| We couldn’t reach the sign-in service. | Your browser couldn't load sign-in, usually because of a VPN, a firewall or an ad blocker | Check your connection, pause the ad blocker for screenwriting.ai or switch VPN server, then choose Reload |
| Generation access is suspended. Contact support. | Your account needs attention | Email support |
A clip or image is taking a long time
Clips usually take 3 to 8 minutes and images under a minute. Occasionally the outcome is unclear and we check it before settling; your credits stay reserved while we do, and you're never charged twice. If a result is lost, the credits are returned.
I paid but nothing changed
- Refresh Plan & Credits. Plans, packs and credits update within seconds of payment.
- Still nothing after a few minutes? Email support with the date and amount of the payment.
Contact support
Email support@screenwriting.ai. A clear report gets a faster answer.
Subject: Clip still running after 40 minutes Account email: the one I sign in with What I was doing: Clips, a 15-second clip from storyboard frame 2 When: 3 October, about 9:40 pm Eastern What I saw: The clip page still shows it in progress What I expected: The clip, or my credits back
Say what you were doing, roughly when, and what you saw. A screenshot helps. Never send your password.
Quick answers
Could I be charged twice for one generation?
No. Each request is charged once, and media only when its result is saved.