storylinemoments
Storylinemoments is a concept used in narrative design to describe discrete, narratively meaningful events within a storyline. Each storylinemoment serves to move the plot forward, reveal character, or raise or change the stakes. The term is not a formal theory, but a practical label used by writers, editors, and game designers to map the dramatic architecture of a narrative.
Common kinds include the inciting incident that begins the central conflict, plot-point moments that shift direction,
Applications of storylinemoments include outlining and story mapping to ensure a coherent arc, collaboration to align
Relationship to other terms: storylinemoments overlap with beats, milestones, or plot points but emphasize the narrative
In practice, writers annotate a working outline with identified storylinemoments, assign intended outcomes for each, and