Narrative Intelligence

Narrative Intelligence is the superpower of Novellis. It transforms your project from a document into a structured narrative database that adapts as you write.

The ArcView & Narrative Matrix

The primary interface for this intelligence is the ArcView. It provides a "God view" of your story's structure.

1. The Matrix (Gantt Perspective)

Visualize your story arcs as horizontal tracks across your chapters.

• Pacing Analysis: See where your story is "crowded" with too many arcs and where it might be dragging.
• POV Lenses: Filter the matrix to see only the chapters where a specific character appears, ensuring their journey is consistent and well-paced.

2. Arc Builder

The AI can assist in building these structures:

• Auto-Discovery: Let the AI analyze your draft to identify subplots you might have started subconsciously.
• Temporal Alignment: Ensure that events in different arcs aren't happening at contradictory times.

3. Event Drill-Down

Click any event in the matrix to see:

• A detailed description of the event.
• The entities involved.
• The specific chapter where it occurs.
• A direct link to jump into the editor at that exact moment.

Why it matters

Traditional outlining is rigid and static. Narrative Intelligence is fluid and adaptive. It doesn't require a finished plan; it provides precision based on whatever content is available, allowing your structure to evolve naturally as your story comes to life.