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Plans

Plans help you organize and execute multi-step improvements to your manuscript. When working with the editor on complex revisions, you can create a plan that breaks down the work into manageable action items.

What is a Plan?​

A plan is a structured approach to tackling larger editing tasks. Instead of making changes all at once, the editor can:

  • Break down complex revisions into discrete steps
  • Track progress on each step
  • Work through changes methodically
  • Pause and resume work at any point

Plan in Chat

Creating a Plan​

When you ask the editor for help with a significant revision, they may suggest creating a plan. You can also explicitly request one:

  • "Can you create a plan to improve the pacing in chapter 3?"
  • "Help me plan out how to strengthen my protagonist's arc"
  • "I need a plan to address all the dialogue feedback"

Working with Plans​

Once a plan is created, you'll see it displayed in the chat with:

  • A list of steps to complete
  • Progress indicators for each step
  • Options to work through items or modify the plan

Progressing Through a Plan​

You can work through plan items in several ways:

  • Step by step: Ask the editor to help with the next item
  • All at once: Request the editor complete multiple items
  • Selectively: Choose specific items to work on

Pausing and Resuming​

Plans are saved with your chat history. You can:

  • Close the chat and return later
  • Switch to other tasks and come back
  • Resume exactly where you left off

Deleting a Plan​

If you no longer need a plan, you can delete it in two ways:

  • From the plan card: Click the trash icon in the bottom-left corner of an open plan card. You'll be asked to confirm before the plan is removed.
  • Ask the editor: Tell the editor to delete the plan (e.g., "delete the plan"). The editor will confirm with you before deleting.

Deleting a plan stops any in-progress work and removes the plan from your chat. This action cannot be undone.

Best Practices​

  • Be specific: The more detail you provide about your goals, the better the plan
  • Start small: For complex revisions, consider breaking work into multiple smaller plans
  • Review progress: Check completed items to ensure changes meet your expectations
  • Iterate: Plans can be adjusted as you work through them

Example Use Cases​

Addressing Feedback​

After receiving developmental feedback, create a plan to systematically address each comment:

  1. Review and categorize feedback
  2. Prioritize changes by impact
  3. Work through revisions chapter by chapter
  4. Verify improvements with new feedback

Character Development​

Plan a character arc enhancement:

  1. Identify current arc weaknesses
  2. Plan additional scenes or beats
  3. Strengthen motivation and conflict
  4. Review consistency across chapters

Pacing Improvements​

Create a plan to improve story pacing:

  1. Analyze current chapter lengths and beats
  2. Identify slow or rushed sections
  3. Plan cuts or expansions
  4. Implement changes systematically