In Active Development

What's Coming to Story Signal

We're building the complete author operating system. Here's a look at what's next.

Last Updated
August 2026
Active Focus
Milestone 2 Complete
Next Major Build
Static Briefs

Library Expansion Shipped

Timelines, relationships, research, and notes to close the gap with Scrivener and Aeon Timeline.

Story Timeline
Story Chronology

Aeon-style fictional timelines with eras, lanes, and events. Track your story's history without spreadsheets.

Character Relationships
Character Relationships

Visual relationship graphs showing family ties, alliances, and rivalries. Never lose track of who knows who.

Research Library
Research Library

Keep PDFs, web links, and quick notes organized next to your novel. No more lost browser tabs.

Production Notes
Production Notes

Structured notes linked to characters, events, and world topics. Keep your editorial notes in context.

Briefing System

Professional briefs for cover artists, editors, and bookstores. Share what they need, nothing more.

Static Briefs

Planned next

Beautiful, shareable pages for PR kits, cover art directions, and bookstore pull sheets. One link, everything they need.

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Cover Art Brief
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Raven's Mercy

Raven's Mercy

Cover Art Brief - Dark Romantasy

Target: Cover Artist · Due Dec 30, 2025

Deliverables
  • Front cover (6 x 9")
  • Full wrap (print PDF)
  • Social crops (1:1, 4:5)
Visual Direction
Mood

Gothic, luminous, romantic tension. Fog + ember glow.

Typography

Elegant serif. Title safe area at top.

Focus

Character-forward, cloak silhouette, glowing scar.

Reference Board
Mood reference
Mood reference
Palette reference
Palette reference
Typography reference
Typography reference
Do
  • Emphasize glow on scar
  • Keep title area clean
Don't
  • No bright neon colors
  • Avoid sci-fi tech cues

Collaboration Portals

Planned after Static Briefs

Turn a brief into a focused client portal for tasks, messaging, deadlines, and file sharing. Payments and invoicing are parked.

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Cover Art Collaboration Portal
Signed in as jane@art.com
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Brief Tasks & Messages Files Activity Calendar
Task Overview
In Progress

Deliver final cover art with character focus, magical glow, and title-safe space at top.

Due Date
Dec 30, 2025
Owner
E.S. Brandon
Partner
Jane Doe
Messages
ES
E.S. Brandon Yesterday 4:02pm

Thanks for the first sketch! Can we push the glow effect a bit stronger?

JD
Jane Doe Today 9:14am

Absolutely. I'll revise and upload a new version by Friday.

Files
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Upload or drop here
Cover_Sketch_v1.png
By Jane Doe · 4.2 MB
Moodboard.zip
By author · 18.7 MB
Activity Log
Jane uploaded Cover_Sketch_v1.png
E.S. Brandon requested a revision
Access and file changes remain auditable.

Bookstore Outreach Available now

CRM-lite for pitching indie bookstores. Track outreach, manage marketing assets, and see which stores stock your books.

Outreach Dashboard
Track Response & Order Rates

See which regions perform best. Local authors have higher success with indie stores in their area.

Bookstore List
Organize by Region

Filter bookstores by region, contact status, and stocking status. Know exactly where you stand.

Outreach History
Full Outreach History

Timeline of every pitch, follow-up, and response. Track consignment terms and stock levels.

Pull Sheets & Performance
Pull Sheets & Performance

Use generated pull sheets and uploaded marketing PDFs. See which books are stocked at the most stores.

Payments Parked

A retained future concept, not part of the active roadmap.

No payment workflow is active

Story Signal does not currently collect subscriptions, process collaborator invoices, or move money. This concept will remain parked unless the product owner explicitly reactivates it.

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