What do I do if the reader responds too quickly?

Which fix should I use?

Use Response Time

Use Response Time if the reader is generally coming in too quickly across the whole scene.

This adds a small delay before Linus responds.

Use Add Beat

Use Add Beat if one specific moment needs more space before the next line.

This is best when you want a clear pause between two lines.

Use Line Read

Use Line Read if you want the reader’s line to include a more natural pause, rhythm, or performance.

This is best when the pause needs to feel built into the delivery of the line.

Option 1: Adjust Response Time

1. Go back to the folder screen.
2. Tap the Settings icon in the top right-hand corner.
3. Tap Playback Settings.
4. Find Response Time.
5. Move the slider to add a delay.
6. Return to your scene and test the timing.

Response Time options

0 seconds

Linus responds as soon as it is the reader’s turn to speak.

1 second

Linus waits 1 second before responding.

2 seconds

Linus waits 2 seconds before responding.

Option 2: Add a Beat

1. Open your scene.
2. Tap Run Lines from the Scene Menu.
3. Find the line before the reader is coming in too quickly.
4. Tap the three dots beside that line.
5. Tap Add Below.
6. Tap Add Beat Below.
7. Choose the length of the beat.
8. Tap Add.
9. Press Play from the line before to test the rhythm.

Option 3: Use Line Read

1. Open your scene.
2. Tap Run Lines from the Scene Menu.
3. Find the reader’s line that is coming in too quickly.
4. Tap the three dots beside that line.
5. Tap Line Read.
6. Record the line with the pause, rhythm, or delivery you want.
7. Preview the line.
8. Tap anywhere else on screen to close and save.