AI for Book Editors & Authors – Story Arcs & Timeline

MyLens is the easiest AI tool for turning manuscripts into clear story arcs, character arcs, scene analysis, and timelines—so editors and authors can spot weaknesses and strengthen every draft.
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What to visualize?

Scene Analysis Table:
Simple, Fast, and Accurate.

Scene Analysis Table: <br />Simple, Fast, and Accurate.

Why Editors & Authors Choose
MyLens AI?

Map Full Manuscript Structure
Get a bird's-eye view of scenes, chapters, story phases, and subplots. View timelines and arc visuals in MyLens—fast.
Spot Weaknesses in Arcs & Timelines
Visualize story arcs and character arcs to spot gaps, inconsistencies, or repetitions. Identify slow-paced sections and subplot threads that need tightening.
Export & Use Your Way
Copy visuals into your preferred tool—Word, Notion, or your editorial workflow. Export and share with authors or keep everything inside MyLens.
Manuscript Timeline: <br />Simple, Fast, and Accurate.

Manuscript Timeline:
Simple, Fast, and Accurate.

Upload your manuscript or paste text—MyLens AI maps scenes, arcs, and pacing in seconds. Free to start, easy to copy into your notes or share with authors.
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Upload Manuscript or Paste Text
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AI Maps Scenes & Arcs
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Copy or Share with Authors

How It Works

Step 1

Add Your Content

Paste your text or upload your manuscript (Word, PDF). MyLens AI extracts scenes, characters, and structure automatically.
1 - Add Your Content
Step 2

AI Generates Your Visual

Our AI chooses the best format—scene table, timeline, flowchart, or arc diagram—to reveal structure, pacing, and character development at a glance.
2 - AI Generates Your Visual
Step 3

Edit & Personalize

Easily tweak your visual and customize styles. Add your own notes in exported spreadsheets or keep working inside MyLens.
3 - Edit & Personalize
Step 4

Share & Present

Present your interactive visual within MyLens or download high-quality versions. Copy or share with authors—your content stays private.
4 - Share & Present

Who Benefits from
MyLens AI for Editors & Authors?

Developmental EditorsVisualize story and character arcs, scene structure, and pacing to give clearer, more actionable feedback to fiction and nonfiction authors.
Fiction & Nonfiction AuthorsMap your own manuscript before or during revision—see timeline consistency, subplot balance, and arc gaps in one place.
Editorial ConsultantsUse visuals on a per-project or per-client basis. Scale usage to your editorial workload.
Publishing & Anthology EditorsAnalyze multi-thread or anthology projects: timelines, character overlap, and theme distribution across stories or chapters.

Why Editors & Authors Choose MyLens as
Their AI for Manuscript & Story Arc Visualization

“Perfect for plotting and story structure.”

“I use MyLens to map out narrative timelines and chapter sequences. It turns my outline and notes into a clear visual so I can see the flow and spot gaps before editing.”
— Rachel Kim, Book Editor

“The fastest way to get a scene-by-scene map.”

“I paste the manuscript and get a table with chapters, story phase, characters, and themes. I add my notes and it saves hours.”
— James Thompson, Developmental Editor

“Character arcs and pacing at a glance.”

“MyLens helps me spot inconsistencies in character arcs and identify slow-paced sections. I share the visuals with my author so we're aligned on revisions.”
— Sarah Mitchell, Fiction Editor

“Scene tables and story arc in one place.”

“I use MyLens for a few key visuals per manuscript—scene tables, story arc, and character arcs. Exactly what I need for developmental edits.”
— David Lee, Editorial Consultant

“Great for anthology and multi-thread projects.”

“I work on anthologies and multi-POV novels. MyLens helps me see timeline and theme distribution across stories so I can give clearer structural feedback.”
— Elena Rodriguez, Publishing Editor

Use MyLens AI in Your
Editorial Workflow

Developmental Edit Reports
Support your editorial letters with visuals: story arc suggestions, pacing notes, and character arc summaries that authors can see at a glance.
Scene & Chapter Mapping
Get scene-by-scene tables with chapter, story phase, characters, themes, and page location—then add your own notes.
Timeline & Calendar Consistency
Visualize dates and timeline flow to catch calendar inconsistencies and timeline errors before they reach readers.
Subplot & Theme Overview
See subplot summaries and theme distribution across the manuscript to recommend cuts, trims, or stronger integration.

We Respect Your Privacy

We never use your data to train our AI models

We never share your data with others

Your manuscript and notes always remain yours—so you and your authors can trust MyLens with unpublished work

Frequently Asked Questions

MyLens helps editors and authors make sense of long manuscripts with AI-generated visuals. Upload or paste your manuscript and get scene tables, story arcs, character arcs, timelines, and pacing analysis for your notes and editorial workflow.

MyLens AI analyzes your manuscript and produces visuals that map story structure, character development, and scene flow. You can spot gaps, inconsistencies, repetitions, and slow-paced sections—then copy visuals into your notes or other tools for your editorial workflow.

Yes, your content is safe. We never use your data to train our AI models, and we never share your data with others. Your manuscript and all related content remain yours. We take copyright and confidentiality seriously so authors and editors can use MyLens with confidence.

Yes. You can copy visuals (e.g. timelines, arc diagrams, tables) to paste into your notes, Word, or your preferred tool.

Yes. The MyLens Chrome Extension lets you turn any webpage—articles, research, or reference material—into a clear visual summary with one click, useful for nonfiction and research-heavy projects.

Yes. You can start creating manuscript visuals with MyLens AI for free and explore the main features before upgrading for longer documents and advanced options.

Create story arcs and manuscript visuals with MyLens for editors and authors.

Create story arcs and manuscript visuals with MyLens for editors and authors.

Paste your manuscript or notes—MyLens generates scene tables, character arcs, and timelines you can explore, edit, and share.