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| title | category | tags | contextKey | micro | quickTitle | quickSummary | screenshot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scene Appearances | Characters | characters, scenes, appearances, continuity | characters.sceneAppearances | See where a character appears and what role they play in each scene. | What are Scene Appearances? | Scene Appearances show every scene linked to this character, including role, presence and useful continuity notes. |
Overview
Scene Appearances connect a character to the actual story structure. They help answer when a character appears, how long they have been absent and what physical or emotional state they carried into a scene.
When Should I Use This?
Use this section during revision, pacing checks, continuity reviews and character arc work. It is also useful when planning whether a supporting character has enough presence to earn a later payoff.
How To Use It
Scan the scenes in order. Open a scene from the list when you need to adjust role, presence, location, outfit, condition, emotional state or knowledge notes.
Example
A detective may appear in five early scenes, disappear for eight chapters, then return with crucial knowledge. Scene appearances make that absence visible before it becomes confusing.
Writer Tip
Use appearance notes for scene-specific truth. General personality belongs in the profile; what changed in this moment belongs in the scene appearance.
Common Mistakes
- Mentioning a character in a summary but not linking them to the scene.
- Forgetting current location when validation warns about placement.
- Using appearance notes for permanent biography details.
- Ignoring long absences that weaken reader memory.