Draft Posts
What are draft posts?
Draft posts are unpublished publishing configurations saved inside ReelBot.
A draft post contains:
- a selected video
- prepared post text (caption/description)
- selected platforms
- publishing intent — without executing it
Drafts allow you to plan distribution without committing.
Why draft posts exist
Draft posts exist to:
- support batching workflows
- separate writing from publishing
- reduce rushed posting
- allow review before commitment
They are a planning tool — not a failure state.
What a draft post includes
A draft post stores:
- selected video (AI-generated or uploaded)
- post caption / description
- chosen platforms
- platform-specific configuration (where applicable)
Drafts do not include:
- publishing timestamps
- analytics data
- platform-side edits
Nothing is sent to platforms until you publish.
Creating a draft post
You can create a draft by:
- Opening the Publish Dialog
- Selecting a video
- Writing post text
- Choosing platforms
- Clicking Save as Draft
The draft is saved immediately and appears in the Publish section.
Editing draft posts
Draft posts are fully editable.
You can:
- change the caption text
- swap the selected video
- add or remove platforms
- delete the draft entirely
Editing drafts does not consume any quota.
Publishing a draft
When you’re ready:
- Open the draft post
- Review all details
- Click Publish
Once published:
- the draft is removed
- a published post record is created
- post quota is consumed
- the post appears in publish history
Publishing is final and explicit.
Drafts vs published posts
| Draft Posts | Published Posts |
|---|---|
| Not sent to platforms | Sent to platforms |
| Editable | Not editable in ReelBot |
| No quota consumed | Post quota consumed |
| Planning state | Execution state |
Drafts let you pause. Publishing commits.
Limits and usage
Draft posts:
- do not consume post quota
- do not consume AI credits
- do not affect video generation limits
You can create drafts even if you’re out of post quota.
Publishing requires available quota.
Drafts and connected channels
Drafts can be created:
- even if channels are disconnected
Publishing a draft requires:
- valid connected channels
- platform availability
- sufficient quota
If requirements aren’t met, publishing is blocked gracefully.
Deleting draft posts
You can delete drafts at any time.
Deleting a draft:
- removes it permanently
- does not affect videos
- does not affect quota
There is no recovery after deletion.
Common mistakes to avoid
- assuming drafts are published
- forgetting to publish saved drafts
- batching drafts without reviewing captions
- leaving outdated drafts unused
Drafts are powerful — but only if reviewed.
Best practices for draft posts
For efficient workflows:
- batch-create drafts weekly
- review all drafts before publishing
- reuse high-performing captions
- keep drafts organized and current
Drafts shine in CreatorOps systems.
The CreatorOps perspective
In CreatorOps, publishing should be deliberate, not reactive.
Draft posts allow you to:
- plan distribution calmly
- separate thinking from execution
- scale posting without stress
ReelBot treats drafts as intentional checkpoints — not leftovers.
Related topics
- Publish Dialog
- Publishing Overview
- Publish History
- Channels & Integrations
Drafts give you space to think. Publishing turns intent into action.