Muse in Motion: How a Little AI Goes a Long Way

cut scenes, hidden gems, story flow unlocked

You know that moment when you’re trying to explain your story and—bam!—someone comes along and just nails it? That’s what we experienced when this gem of an email landed in our inbox last week:

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Over the past few months, I’ve been really diving into the whole “let AI teach me” mode. I wondered, can Muse close the gaps in my 20-year Dramatica and Subtxt journey? It took a few hours, starting in the weeds of PRCO gathering goodies, then we rapidly and somewhat unexpectedly ascended to this gem:

“Subtxt is like musical chairs—but not how you think. At the start, everyone is already seated, but they’re paired with the wrong partners, creating imbalance. When the music starts, they leave their chairs and move around, searching for their rightful match. The music plays continuously, setting the cadence of the story—it speeds up during tense moments and slows for reflection, guiding their movement. Once a pair finds their perfect match, they sit together in one of the big chairs, resolving that part of the narrative conflict. By the end, all pairs are seated correctly, the chairs are full of harmony, and the story reaches its satisfying conclusion.”

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Muse. 👏 Nailed. 👏 It.

After 16 years of all the deep dives, the courses, the Storyforms, and countless conversations—this email confirmed what we’ve been sensing all along. Muse isn’t just an AI tool. It’s a collaborator. It doesn’t just teach what to do, it shows you why it works. And it’s living proof that shelving the teaching courses and leaning into Muse’s magic was the right call.

Turns out, Muse is teaching better than we ever could.

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🎯 What's Next? Exactly What You Need.

Speaking of collaboration... have you met Muse’s hidden gem, the What's Next? feature? It’s been quietly hanging out under the Inspire button, but we’ve recently tuned it up and brought it out into the light—and wow, it’s like Muse just drank a double espresso. ☕️

Here’s how it works:

• Muse checks in on your progress within your current story.
• It takes a look at what Narrative Aspects you’ve already developed and what gaps you still need to fill.
• Then it offers specific, actionable suggestions to keep you flowing.

But here’s the magic: it’s not just a checklist. It’s a guide that adapts to your story’s unique flow. Whether you’re deep in a Character Arc or fine-tuning your Plot Dynamics, Muse is there to nudge you toward the next right step—without missing a beat. 🎶

It’s basically the story coach you didn’t know you needed.

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🌀 Subtxt Flow: Keep the Flow Flowing

We get it—writing a story is hard work. And sometimes it feels like the flow just… stops. Muse’s What's Next? feature is designed to kick-start that flow again, intelligently guiding you through the next steps so you’re never stuck wondering what to do.

Your story has a rhythm. Let Muse keep the music going. 🎶

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We're excited to see more of these brilliant "aha!" moments from you all. So if you’ve found yourself learning something unexpected from Muse—or if you've got a new metaphor that makes our brains explode—send it our way!

Until next time, happy flowing! ✨

💙 Jim and The Subtxt Team

P.S. Need a little nudge? Dive into the What’s Next? feature in Muse and see where it takes you. It’s patiently waiting for you just above your chat box at the bottom of the screen—like one of those juicy, behind-the-scenes cut scenes on a DVD box set. The kind that makes you go, “Wait, how did I miss this?!” 🎬