Canon alignment

IntermediateWorldbuilding & expositionReference

Story details stay consistent with established universe facts.

Story details stay consistent with established universe facts. Worldbuilding craft delivers setting through story pressure, not encyclopedia first.

As a concept, it names a force readers feel even when they never use the word.

Why it matters

Canon alignment helps manage lore delivery so wonder and clarity stay in balance.

Common pitfalls

Using canon alignment as a label without checking whether the page actually performs the job.
Letting canon alignment crowd out scene goal, conflict, or change at the end of the unit.

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Story details stay consistent with established universe facts.

Story details stay consistent with established universe facts. Worldbuilding craft delivers setting through story pressure, not encyclopedia first.

As a concept, it names a force readers feel even when they never use the word.

Why it matters

Canon alignment helps manage lore delivery so wonder and clarity stay in balance.

Common pitfalls

Using canon alignment as a label without checking whether the page actually performs the job.
Letting canon alignment crowd out scene goal, conflict, or change at the end of the unit.