The Develop Workspace
In the Develop Workspace of Subtxt, you can guide your story through four key stages of development: Forming, Illustrating, Plotting, and Writing. While Subtxt is not built as a rigid, step-by-step process—since the structure of a narrative is relational—these stages are designed to flow in a top-down manner within the workspace, offering you a clear path from idea to execution.
Each stage is crafted to guide you smoothly through the storytelling process, helping you stay organized while maintaining the creative flexibility that Subtxt offers.
Introducing the "Pop-Up" Muse
Throughout the Develop Workspace, you'll have access to a "pop-up" Muse—your creative assistant that’s always available when inspiration strikes. Unlike the free-flowing Muse Workspace, the "pop-up" Muse always operates within the context of your current Storyform. This means it keeps the Storyform in "memory" while answering your questions and assisting with creative exploration.
The "pop-up" Muse is the perfect place to:
- Ask questions about Storypoints or Storybeats you might not fully understand.
- Follow up on creative brainstorming or narrative ideas you've been working through.
Whether you're stuck on a particular structural element or looking for inspiration to enhance a scene, the "pop-up" Muse can provide quick, contextual support to keep you moving forward.
SubtxtAI Tools
To further enhance your storytelling experience, Subtxt provides a suite of four AI-powered tools designed to support every stage of your narrative development. These tools combine decades of narrative theory with creative expertise, offering both inspiration and practical guidance to help you craft compelling stories.
The available tools include:
- BrainstormingAI: Generates creative ideas for all the Narrative Aspects of your story.
- DevelopAI: Collaborates with Subtxt Muse to provide personalized story advice.
- ReviewAI: Analyzes and delivers immediate feedback on your storytelling.
- SubtextAI: Offers detailed insights into narrative theory and thematic structure.
Whether you need a spark of inspiration, structural advice, or a deeper understanding of your narrative, SubtxtAI tools are there to help you every step of the way.
For more detailed information about each tool, visit the SubtxtAI section of the Narrative Intelligence documentation.
Forming
This is where your story begins. In this stage, you'll transform your initial ideas into the foundation of your narrative by developing the Four Throughlines. This includes defining the Beginning and the End of your story, considering the emotional arcs of your characters, and finalizing the core elements of your Storyform. Forming sets the groundwork, bringing clarity to your narrative's purpose and direction.
Illustrating
Once you have your core structure in place, you'll move to Illustrating, where you start fleshing out the details. This stage is focused on developing Storypoints and Storybeats. Here, you'll add nuance and depth to your story, shaping the narrative by visualizing key moments and interactions that give your story life.
Plotting
In the Plotting stage, all the Storypoints and Storybeats come together. This is where you start weaving the individual threads into a cohesive narrative flow. You'll structure and organize your ideas into a logical sequence, aligning them with your overall Storyform to ensure your story progresses naturally and effectively.
Writing
The final stage is Writing, where you prepare your story for export. This is the stage for making final checks and ensuring everything is in place. Once you've reviewed your narrative structure, you can download the completed outline for use in your preferred writing application, setting you up for the drafting phase.