Timeline

Plot Line Scene Filtering

Filter Timeline scenes by Plot Line or Plot Thread; use Plot Lines for narrative routes.

Tags: timeline, plot threads

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Overview

Timeline displays chronology and manuscript structure. Its Plot Line and Plot Thread filters select ordinary scene cards; focus highlights their scenes. Timeline does not draw Plot Line or Plot Thread lanes.

Open Plot Lines for narrative routes, scene contributions, threads, gaps, shared scenes and association editing.

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Plot Thread Review

Use existing Story Health and Continuity tools to review thread concerns.

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Asset Events

Asset events show where important story objects change state, location or custody so continuity remains visible.

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Character Appearances

Character appearance lanes show where characters appear, what role they play and how focused views can support character arc review.

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Filters and Focus

Filters change which scenes and lanes are emphasised so you can review a book, character, asset, plot thread or warning pattern.

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Metrics

Metrics are author-defined pacing tools that help you see intensity, tension, emotion, action, mystery and other story qualities across scenes.

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