Smart Write & Edit

Smart Write & Edit combines the latest in generative AI with the existing information stored in your Mem account to craft content that reflects your own unique knowledge, voice, and style. 

Other AI assistants can produce high-quality written content, but none of them knows you in the way that Smart Write & Edit do. 

Smart Write

To use Smart Write, type a forward slash, followed by any instruction. For example,  /write a funny conclusion. Smart Write will leverage existing information stored in your Mem account to craft content that reflects your own unique knowledge, voice, and style.

Click on each use case for an example instruction and response. 

Smart Edit

To use Smart Edit, highlight any piece of text and click the magic wand, then describe how you want Mem to edit the text (any natural language instruction will work).

Click on each use case for an example instruction and response. 

Limitations 

There are known limitations of Smart Write & Edit. Here are a few examples of known limitations. 


Use Mem as a personal assistant

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/What are some relevant discussion points for my next Writers' Room meeting with Alex?
Sample response
Relevant discussion points include:
- Putting together ways to showcase Smart Write & Edit based on use cases
- 2022 wrap-up posts 
- Spotify wrapped for Mem office
- Using Smart Write & Edit to write a Hallmark Christmas movie script

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Provide a recommendation

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/Give me a personalized book recommendation
Sample response
If you're looking for a book recommendation, consider The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu. This book is a New York Times bestseller that dives into the nature of joy and how to cultivate it in our lives. It's a powerful and inspiring read that will help you discover the secrets to lasting happiness and fulfillment.
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/Recommend a similar book that's fictional
Sample response

For a thought-provoking read, try John Crowley's Little, Big. This fantasy novel follows the story of the Sprague family and their connection to an otherworldly realm. Through the eyes of the family members, Crowley explores themes of memory, storytelling, and self-narration, as well as the power of the imagination and the importance of understanding one's identity.

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/Give me links to purchase both of these books

Sample response

The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World can be purchased at https://www.amazon.com/Book-Joy-Lasting-Happiness-Changing/dp/1101946697, and Little, Big can be purchased at https://www.amazon.com/Little-Big-John-Crowley/dp/0312195516

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/Recommend a book I can buy as a gift for Dennis

Sample response

Consider The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. This international bestseller follows the journey of a young shepherd as he embarks on a quest to discover a hidden treasure. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about life and its purpose. With powerful and inspiring messages about following one's dreams, The Alchemist is a timeless and captivating read that is sure to make a great gift for Dennis. The Alchemist can be purchased at https://www.amazon.com/Alchemist-Paulo-Coelho/dp/0061122416

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Synthesize information across your notes

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/Compile summaries of past Mem Weekly Tips
Sample response
The March 29 Weekly Tip was about blazingly fast search, and included instructions on how to quickly search from anywhere in the Mem app. It showed users how to use the search bar to quickly find notes, as well as how to use the command/ctrl + K shortcut to quickly search for specific notes.

The May 24 Weekly Tip was about capturing notes on-the-go with texts, and detailed how to set up SMS, WhatsApp, or Telegram with the Mem app. It showed users how to integrate their messaging accounts with Mem and how to quickly capture notes. 

The April 26 Weekly Tip was about the fastest ways to create new notes. It showed users how to use the Mem sidebar to quickly create notes, as well as how to use the command/ctrl + N shortcut to quickly create new notes from anywhere in the Mem app.

To generate the above response, Mem incorporated existing knowledge from the note below

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Generate Action Items

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/Acme Corp EOY action items
Sample response
- Focus on creating differentiated value by utilizing existing technologies and processes.
- Enhance customer experience by introducing new features that provide an added benefit.
- Implement a comprehensive marketing strategy to maximize reach and engagement.
- Launch a pilot program to test the product in a real-world setting and gather feedback from users.
- Monitor the metrics and analytics associated with the product to ensure performance and reliability.
- Continue to hire more employees to help with product development, marketing, and customer service.
- Increase customer retention rates by offering incentives and rewards.
- Utilize data and analytics to optimize the product and make decisions on product updates.

To generate the above response, Mem incorporated existing knowledge from the mem below

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Write something from scratch

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/Write an article explaining why sans serif fonts are so popular with DTC brands
Sample response
Sans serif fonts have become increasingly popular with direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands in recent years. This is due to a variety of reasons, including the fact that sans serif fonts are easy to read on any type of screen, are versatile and modern looking, and can be customized to fit the style of any brand. 

Sans serif fonts are often used in digital formats, such as websites, emails, and social media posts. This is because they are easy to read on any type of screen, from desktop to mobile and even small screens on smartwatches. Sans serif fonts are also versatile and modern looking, which makes them a great choice for DTC brands looking to stand out. Additionally, sans serif fonts can be customized to fit the style of any brand, from minimalist to bold and colorful.

The use of sans serif fonts also helps to create a sense of unity among various marketing materials, from websites to emails and even physical items such as business cards and signage. By using the same font across all of their materials, DTC brands can create a strong and cohesive brand identity that is instantly recognizable to their customers.

Finally, sans serif fonts are often more affordable than other types of fonts, which can be a major benefit for DTC brands who are on a budget. While some font families can be quite expensive, sans serif fonts are often available for free or at a low cost, making them a great choice for DTC brands who need to stay within a certain budget.

Overall, sans serif fonts are a great choice for DTC brands looking to create a modern and unified brand identity that is easy to read on any type of screen. They are versatile, affordable, and can be customized to fit the style of any brand.

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/Give me some ideas for new videos for Mem's TikTok account
Sample response
Create a challenge where employees have to use Mem to create a summary of a random Wikipedia article in 15 seconds, and then read it out loud to the camera. This will be a fun way to showcase the app's capabilities while entertaining viewers. 

You could also create a skit where one of the employees is pretending to be a spy, and uses the phone booth as a secret base. They are talking to their contact on the other side, and using Mem to take notes and organize their thoughts. 

Finally, you could create a video showcasing the office by taking a 360-degree tour of the ping pong table, phone booth, video games, shiba inu plushies, beanbag, big central space, and kitchen, while highlighting Mem and how it can help with organizing and managing thoughts.

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/Write an email to James Cameron explaining why he should use Mem to plan his film shoots

Sample response

Dear Mr. Cameron,

As a filmmaker, you know how important it is to capture the perfect scene. Whether you're filming a movie or a documentary, there are lots of details to keep track of in order to ensure the success of your project. That's why I'm writing to you today to tell you about Mem, the revolutionary tool for managing projects and planning shoots.

With Mem, you can easily create and organize notes, tasks, and other project-related information in one place. You can quickly reference your notes and tasks in real-time, without having to manually search through documents and emails. Mem also allows you to connect related pieces of information and documents, so you can easily see how they're connected. This makes it easier to keep track of the details of your project and ensure that nothing slips through the cracks.

On top of that, Mem also makes it easy to share information with your team and collaborate on projects. Everyone on your team can access the same set of information, so there's no need to worry about miscommunication or duplication of effort. Plus, Mem's intuitive interface makes it easy to quickly get up to speed, even if you're not tech-savvy.

I think Mem could be a great tool for you to use as you plan your film shoots. It's the perfect way to keep track of all of the details and make sure that you don't miss anything important.

If you'd like to learn more about Mem, please don't hesitate to reach out. I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Best,
Stephanie

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Tailor a cold outreach email to a candidate

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Subject line: Reaching out from Bearish Studios 

Hey [first name],

Hope this email finds you well. I'm Alex, recruiter at Bearish Studios. We currently have an open front end developer position here at Bearish, and I think you’ll be a perfect fit based on your resume and experience.

Feel free to read more about Bearish Studios at our website. If you’re interested in the position, shoot me a quick reply, and we can set up a call sometime this week. 

Best,
Alex
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Tailor this email to Christina Song, explain why she'd be a good fit for the role, and incorporate her work experience

Sample response
Subject line: Reaching out from Bearish Studios 

Hi Christina,

Hope this email finds you well. I'm Alex, recruiter at Bearish Studios. I'm reaching out to you from a referral from Jacob Neal, and I think you'd be a perfect fit for our open front end developer position here at Bearish. Your experience with React, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, as well as your demonstrated ability to develop web apps, optimize browser performance, and interface with customers, make you an ideal candidate.

Feel free to read more about Bearish Studios at our website. If you’re interested in the position, shoot me a quick reply, and we can set up a call sometime this week.

Best,
Alex 

To generate the above response, Mem incorporated existing knowledge from the note below
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Explain Like I'm 5

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During photosynthesis, plants take in carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) from the air and soil. Within the plant cell, the water is oxidized, meaning it loses electrons, while the carbon dioxide is reduced, meaning it gains electrons. This transforms the water into oxygen and the carbon dioxide into glucose. The plant then releases the oxygen back into the air, and stores energy within the glucose molecules.
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Explain Like I'm 5
Sample response
During photosynthesis, plants take in carbon dioxide and water and use them to make oxygen and sugar. The plant then releases the oxygen back into the air and stores energy inside the sugar molecules.

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Rewrite something in rhyming couplets

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Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battle-field of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this. 

But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate -- we can not consecrate -- we can not hallow -- this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
Instruction
Rewrite in rhyming couplets
Sample response
Four score and seven years ago, our fathers did proclaim
A new nation was conceived, of Liberty its aim.
Engaged in civil war, testing if this nation could long last
We came to dedicate a portion of the field, for those who had passed.

It's fitting and proper, what we do this day
But we cannot dedicate, consecrate, or hallow this ground, no way.
Those who fought here, have done us proud,
Our poor power, to add or detract, cannot be allowed.

The world may not note, nor long remember, what we say
But never forget what they did here, that is here to stay.
It's for us the living, to be dedicated to the work,
That those who fought here, have so nobly, worked.

It's for us to be here, to the great task devoted
That from these honored dead, our devotion is promoted.
Highly resolved, these dead shall not have died in vain
That this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom and remain.

Government of the people, by the people, for the people
Shall not perish from the earth, that much we can repeal.

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Make something funnier

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Sleep debt, also called a sleep deficit, is the difference between the amount of sleep someone needs and the amount they actually get. For example, if your body needs eight hours of sleep per night, but only get six, you have two hours of sleep debt. Since sleep debt is cumulative, going to sleep 30 or 60 minutes later than usual for a few days can quickly add up. The most common activities that cause Americans to miss sleep are work hours, commuting, socializing, relaxing, and watching TV.
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Make this funnier
Sample response
Sleep debt, also called a sleep deficit, is the difference between the amount of sleep someone needs and the amount they actually get. For example, if your body needs eight hours of sleep per night, but you only get four, it's like you owe your body a big sleep debt that you'll never be able to repay (kind of like a student loan!) Since sleep debt is cumulative, going to sleep 30 or 60 minutes later than usual for a few days can quickly add up — pretty soon you'll be owing the Sandman more than your college tuition! The most common activities that cause Americans to miss sleep are working late, catching up on the latest Netflix series, and going out for one too many drinks with friends.
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Change the angle of a piece of writing

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One author whose work exemplifies this trend is Sally Rooney, whose novels Conversations with Friends and Normal People have been praised for their incisive portrayals of millennial life. Rooney's writing is characterized by a detached, unemotional voice that often seems at odds with the emotional intensity of her characters' experiences. This stylistic choice allows her to explore the complexities of relationships and social dynamics without resorting to sentimentality or melodrama. It also contributes to the minimalist aesthetic that defines her work. which is often described as "spare" or "understated.

Rooney's use of voice is a key part of what makes her novels so compelling, and it is indicative of the ways that many millennial writers are experimenting with form and style in order to create new and innovative narratives.

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Make this more skeptical

Sample response

One author whose work is often cited as exemplifying this trend is Sally Rooney, whose novels Conversations with Friends and Normal People have been praised by some for their incisive portrayals of millennial life. Rooney's writing is characterized bya detached, unemotional voice that often seems at odds with the emotional intensity of her characters' experiences. Critics argue that this stylistic choice allows her to explore the complexities of relationships and social dynamics without resorting to sentimentality or melodrama, while others see it as a crutch that prevents her from engaging with her characters on a deeper level. It also contributes to the minimalist aesthetic that defines her work, which is often described as "spare" or "understated" though some readers find it cold and uninviting.

Rooney's use of voice is certainly a key part of what makes her novels stand out, but whether it is a successful experiment or a missed opportunity is up for debate.

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Turn a dissertation chapter into a conference paper

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Turn this into the introduction to a conference paper

Sample response

This paper will explore the outlier in Bacon’s quartet of ‘natural’ signs: the gesture, or “transitory hieroglyphic”. I will argue that theatrical texts and praxes, particularly those comprising or concomitant with the Elizabethan revenge tragedy, operate according to a paradigm of gesture that is repudiated in John Bulwer’s Chirologia and Chironomia. I will focus on two examples of the genre: Thomas Kyd’s The Spanish Tragedy and William Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus, and will argue that these dramas problematize the gesture’s ability to signify unambiguously. Finally, I will situate Bulwer against anti-theatrical tracts and the closure of the theaters, to read the Chirologia and Chironomia as theories of signification that could only be produced by jettisoning the freight of pre-Civil War English commercial playing.

Pull out soundbites from an interview transcript

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Pull out some notable quotes from this interview

Sample response

"It's about strength of mind. It's about like perspective, right? Or wisdom or not. And, but then there's strength of heart, which is about like compassion, empathy, justice, whatever it is. You know, it's like, so it's like when you, so naturally, when we ask this question, how do I wanna be remembered? It leads us to the character strengths that make us our best selves. You know what I mean?"'

"It's like service not sacrifice is kind of the line. Yeah. You know, it's like, if it fills me up and serving you, I will do it. But at the moment it's taking something away from me that is, that is sacrifice."

"We've never taught people how to decide what to do with their lives. We tell them what to do, get your grades, all of that stuff. But we've never taught them how to decide."

"The big challenge is you have to know what's personally meaningful to you. Yeah. You have to know the contribution you wanna make and you have to know how to spot opportunities to pursue those elements in the real world."

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Turn bullet points into a paragraph

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How to keep plants healthy 
- Match plants with light conditions. Houseplants vary in their light requirements. 
- Choose the right container. 
- Use good-quality potting soil. 
- Water properly. 
- Fertilize and control pests. 
- Increase humidity and prevent drafts. 
- Keep foliage clean.
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Turn into a paragraph
Sample response
How to keep plants healthy 
Matching plants with light conditions and choosing the right container are essential to keeping plants healthy. Using good-quality potting soil, watering properly, fertilizing and controlling pests, increasing humidity and preventing drafts, and keeping foliage clean are also important steps in maintaining plant health.

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Limitations

Limitation
Mem can sometimes write plausible-sounding but incorrect or generalized information.
Recommendation:
Try rephrasing your instruction with more detail, or specifically mention the name or contents of a note that you'd like Smart Write & Edit to reference. 

Limitation:
Mem doesn't always correctly reference existing notes.

Recommendation:
Be specific with your instructions. For example, if you want Smart Write & Edit to reference an existing note titled "Quarter 4 2022 Investor Updates," we suggest explicitly using the words Quarter 4 2022 Investor Updates" in your instruction.

Limitation:
Mem doesn't understand relative dates like "yesterday" or "last month" or "my last 3 meetings."

Recommendation:
Describe a note using specific contextual details (e.g. my meeting with Priscilla about iOS app mockups) rather than relative dates.