paid feature
Spindle Story Timeline
An AI-powered timeline that turns chapter text into an editable visual sequence of events.
short answerSpindle reads chapters, builds a chapter-linked timeline, and lets you edit or regenerate events when the manuscript changes. The repo treats it as an AI-backed feature, so it should be presented as paid.
best for
Writers who want to visualize plot progression and event order.
platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
status
paid
Your story laid out on a timeline
What it does
Generate a story timeline faster than building one by hand.
Chapter-linked event cards
Stale-detection when chapters change
Timeline image export
Built in
Dedicated timeline overlay
Generate and regenerate flows
Stale chapter count
Timeline export panel
People usually search for this when they want
story timeline generator
plot timeline software for writers
AI timeline for novels
Works well with
Tapestry Writing Analytics
Revision-focused analytics for writing stats, character presence, readability, vocabulary, pacing, and show-vs-tell patterns.
Vineyard Infinite Canvas
An infinite canvas for mapping relationships, notes, images, arrows, drawings, tables, and reference cards.
Inkwell AI Chat
A manuscript-aware chat assistant that can answer project-specific questions about chapters, characters, relationships, and worldbuilding.
Try it in Novellier
This feature is part of the wider Novellier toolkit. Download the app if you want drafting, planning, export, and optional AI in one place.