How do I add a beat?

Written steps

1. Open your scene.
2. Tap Run Lines from the Scene Menu.
3. Find the line above where you want to add the beat.
4. Tap the three dots beside that line.
5. Tap Add Below.
6. Tap Add Beat Below.
7. Use the slider to choose the length of the beat.
8. Tap Add.
9. Press Play from the line before to test the timing.

What is a beat?

A Beat is a pause between lines.

You can use a beat to create more space before the next character speaks, or to give a moment in the scene more time.

How long can a beat be?

You can add a beat from 1 second up to 10 seconds.

When should I add a beat?

Add a beat when:

• the reader is coming in too quickly
• a moment needs more space
• there is a pause written into the scene
• you want to control the rhythm between two lines
• you want the next line to land later

What if I want the whole scene to feel slower?

If the whole scene feels too fast, use Response Time instead.

Response Time changes how quickly Linus responds across the scene.

A Beat adds a pause in one specific place.

What if I want the reader’s line to sound more natural?

Use Line Read if you want to shape the rhythm or performance of the actual reader line.

A Beat adds silence before the line.

Line Read lets you guide how the line is delivered.