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Adding a new subplot To add a new subplot column, click the ‘add Subplot’ button towards the top right. This will bring up a pop-up, where you can enter details of your subplot. Subplot name This is the name of your subplot. For example, ‘Romance between Sally and Ben’ or ‘The mystery of the missing…

One of The Novel Factory’s most used features is our selection of plot templates. The main place you will use the plot templates is in the Plot Manager, which is where you plan out your main plot beats. However, it’s also possible to use the same plot templates within the Subplot Manager, as a basis…

Overview There are various ways you can edit your subplots in the Subplot Manager. You can edit them within the main grid, in situ, so that you can see all the other plot elements alongside them. Alternatively you can see them in isolation, and edit that subplot only. In this article we will look at…

As well as letting you edit your subplot while viewing all the other subplots, we know that it’s sometimes useful to look at a subplot in isolation, so you can focus on its beats and flow and make sure it works as a whole. So as well as letting you edit your subplots in situ,…

One of the most unique features of The Novel Factory is the ability to add character viewpoint synopses. A character viewpoint synopsis is where you follow through the story from the point of view of a sub character, rather than only seeing it from the point of view of the character(s) your readers will be…

Overview The Subplot Manager interface can be customised in a variety of ways to suit your needs. You can: Make the cards larger or smaller Display either the title or description of each plot event card, or both Invert the axis View full screen This article explains how to do all these things. Make the…