Workspace
Read the timeline
The timeline acts as a quick map of sections, chapters, and scene placement.
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Manual Topic
Back to manual- The timeline acts as a quick map of sections, chapters, and scene placement.
- Each section bar gives you a high-level progress view. With a selected story template, those sections represent template beats.
- Scene dots inherit color from the first assigned plot, which makes plot movement easier to scan.
- When a location is open, drag its location chip onto a scene dot to mark that location as appearing in the scene.
- Use the timeline to jump across the story without losing broader structural context.
Related Manual Topics
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Navigate the writing workspace
The workspace combines planning tabs, a timeline, and the active editor into one flow.
Use Freeform for loose idea capture
Freeform is the lighter project mode for notes, worldbuilding, and emerging structure before the project needs chapters and scenes.
Know what each workspace tab is for
The workspace tabs separate drafting, planning, reference, and revision work so each area stays focused.
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