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Thread Event Targets

Targets explain where a thread branches, splits or merges so Timeline lanes can show the story shape.

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Overview

Use a target plot line when an event creates or joins story lanes. Branch points to a new related lane, split can target several lanes, and merge shows where separate concerns come together.

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Plot Thread Selector

Thread selectors connect this scene beat to the storyline it starts, develops, twists or resolves.

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Thread Event Type

Pick the narrative function: start, progress, reveal, twist, branch, split, merge, resolve or abandon.

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Thread Marker Type

Marker type controls how this thread event appears on Timeline lanes.

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Thread Type

Thread type helps distinguish mystery questions, relationship arcs, promises, subplots and other unresolved story concerns.

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Asset Event Type

Asset event type records whether an object is found, moved, revealed, damaged, used, hidden or otherwise changed.

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