We’re excited to announce MyStory.today version 1.23! This release introduces a powerful new timeline feature that helps you visualize your story’s characters and places like never before.
🎭 See Characters and Places in Timeline
The highlight of this release is the new timeline characters and places view. Now you can see exactly which characters appear in which scenes, and which locations your story takes place in, all displayed directly in your timeline. This visual overview makes it incredibly easy to:
- Track character appearances throughout your story
- Ensure consistent character development across scenes
- Monitor location usage and setting changes
- Identify scenes that might need additional characters or places
- Maintain better narrative flow and continuity
This enhancement transforms how you organize and understand your story structure, giving you immediate insights into your narrative elements at a glance.
🚀 Additional Improvements
User Interface Updates
We’ve updated our interface components to the latest version, bringing improved performance, better accessibility features, and enhanced visual elements that make the timeline experience even better.
🐛 Bug Fixes
Mobile Responsiveness
Fixed an issue where storyline and timeline buttons weren’t properly responsive on mobile devices. Both buttons now display correctly across all screen sizes, ensuring a seamless experience on smartphones and tablets.
Task Assignment
Resolved a bug that prevented newly created tasks from being assigned to scenes. Your task management workflow now works smoothly without interruption.
📱 Better Mobile Experience
While the new timeline characters and places feature works beautifully on all devices, we’ve paid special attention to mobile usability. Writers can now track their story elements seamlessly whether they’re using a smartphone, tablet, or desktop computer.
🔧 System Enhancements
Behind-the-scenes improvements ensure better stability and performance, creating a solid foundation for future features and enhancements.
Why Timeline Characters and Places Matters
Understanding your story’s structure is crucial for maintaining consistency and pacing. The new timeline visualization helps you:
- Spot characters who haven’t appeared in recent scenes
- Balance location usage throughout your narrative
- Track story arcs more effectively
- Make informed decisions about scene order and content
- Identify gaps or overlaps in character development
This feature is particularly valuable for complex stories with multiple characters and changing locations, making it easier than ever to keep all your story elements organized and accessible.
Looking Forward
We’re committed to building tools that help you focus on what matters most: your story. The timeline characters and places feature is just one example of how we’re working to make MyStory.today the most intuitive and powerful writing platform available.
Thank you for being part of the MyStory.today community! Your feedback drives our development, and we’re excited to continue improving your writing experience.
