Blog - Story Bible Studio and Journal

A Tale of Three Timelines: Story, Novel, and Plot

Understand the three timelines in every novel, story, plot and narrative, and how to manage your novel timeline for clarity and effect.

Should you keep a story bible in a notebook or a writing app? Compare paper and digital story bible options and find the hybrid that works.

Keep track of characters with profiles, a character state log and simple tools, so your novel continuity holds from first chapter to last.

Compare the best novel writing software and writing apps: essential features, leading tools and what to consider before you choose.

Use this story bible checklist to know what to include: character dossiers, worldbuilding, plot threads and how to keep your bible up to date.

Build a fantasy series bible for trilogy planning: organise worldbuilding essentials, track continuity and keep your bible alive across books.

Learn how to write a TV show bible and pilot pitch: what to include, how to package it and when to lead with the bible or the script.

Organise novel notes in one place: use a writing notes app to connect story notes, see structure visually and keep your novel on track.

What is the difference between a story bible, series bible and show bible? Learn what each includes and when to use which for TV and novels.