diff --git a/modules/story.py b/modules/story.py
index 99f4060..01f4084 100644
--- a/modules/story.py
+++ b/modules/story.py
@@ -373,7 +373,7 @@ def update_tracking(folder, chapter_num, chapter_text, current_tracking):
         utils.log("TRACKER", f"Failed to update tracking: {e}")
         return current_tracking
 
-def evaluate_chapter_quality(text, chapter_title, model, folder):
+def evaluate_chapter_quality(text, chapter_title, genre, model, folder):
     guidelines = get_style_guidelines()
     ai_isms = "', '".join(guidelines['ai_isms'])
     fw_examples = ", ".join([f"'He {w}'" for w in guidelines['filter_words'][:5]])
@@ -381,9 +381,10 @@ def evaluate_chapter_quality(text, chapter_title, model, folder):
     prompt = f"""
     Act as a World-Class Literary Editor (e.g., Maxwell Perkins). Analyze this chapter draft with extreme scrutiny.
     CHAPTER TITLE: {chapter_title}
+    GENRE: {genre}
     
     STRICT PROHIBITIONS (Automatic deduction):
-    - "AI-isms": '{ai_isms}'.
+    - "AI-isms": '{ai_isms}'. (Evaluate in context of {genre}. Allow genre-appropriate tropes, but penalize robotic clichés).
     - Filter Words: {fw_examples}, etc. (Show the sensation/action, don't state the internal process).
     - Stilted Dialogue: Characters speaking in perfect paragraphs without interruptions, slang, or subtext.
     - White Room Syndrome: Dialogue occurring in a void without interaction with the setting/props.
@@ -532,6 +533,7 @@ def write_chapter(chap, bp, folder, prev_sum, tracking=None, prev_content=None):
     ls = bp['length_settings']
     meta = bp.get('book_metadata', {})
     style = meta.get('style', {})
+    genre = meta.get('genre', 'Fiction')
     
     pov_char = chap.get('pov_character', '')
     
@@ -593,6 +595,7 @@ def write_chapter(chap, bp, folder, prev_sum, tracking=None, prev_content=None):
 
     prompt = f"""
     Write Chapter {chap['chapter_number']}: {chap['title']}
+    GENRE: {genre}
     
     PACING GUIDE:
     - Format: {ls.get('label', 'Story')}
@@ -651,7 +654,7 @@ def write_chapter(chap, bp, folder, prev_sum, tracking=None, prev_content=None):
     
     for attempt in range(1, max_attempts + 1):
         utils.log("WRITER", f"  -> Evaluating Ch {chap['chapter_number']} (Attempt {attempt}/{max_attempts})...")
-        score, critique = evaluate_chapter_quality(current_text, chap['title'], ai.model_logic, folder)
+        score, critique = evaluate_chapter_quality(current_text, chap['title'], meta.get('genre', 'Fiction'), ai.model_logic, folder)
         
         past_critiques.append(f"Attempt {attempt}: {critique}")
         
@@ -686,7 +689,7 @@ def write_chapter(chap, bp, folder, prev_sum, tracking=None, prev_content=None):
         history_str = "\n".join(past_critiques)
         
         refine_prompt = f"""
-        Act as a Senior Editor. Rewrite this chapter to fix the issues identified below.
+        Act as a Senior Editor. Rewrite this chapter to fix the issues identified below and ELEVATE the writing quality.
         
         CRITIQUE TO ADDRESS (MANDATORY):
         {critique}
@@ -701,6 +704,8 @@ def write_chapter(chap, bp, folder, prev_sum, tracking=None, prev_content=None):
         4. GENRE CONSISTENCY: Ensure the tone matches {meta.get('genre', 'Fiction')}.
         5. SETTING INTERACTION: Ensure characters interact with their environment (props, weather, lighting) during dialogue.
         6. DRAMATIZE, DON'T SUMMARIZE: Expand summarized moments into full scenes with dialogue and action. Ensure the scene feels "full" and immersive.
+        7. STRONG VERBS: Avoid "was/were" constructions. Use active, specific verbs to drive the prose.
+        8. EMOTIONAL RESONANCE: Ensure the POV character's internal state is clear and drives the narrative.
         
         STORY SO FAR:
         {prev_sum}
@@ -712,8 +717,9 @@ def write_chapter(chap, bp, folder, prev_sum, tracking=None, prev_content=None):
         Return the polished, final version of the chapter in Markdown.
         """
         try:
-            resp_refine = ai.model_writer.generate_content(refine_prompt)
-            utils.log_usage(folder, "writer-flash", resp_refine.usage_metadata)
+            # Use Logic model (Pro) for refinement to ensure higher quality prose
+            resp_refine = ai.model_logic.generate_content(refine_prompt)
+            utils.log_usage(folder, "logic-pro", resp_refine.usage_metadata)
             current_text = resp_refine.text
         except Exception as e:
             utils.log("WRITER", f"Refinement failed: {e}")
diff --git a/modules/web_app.py b/modules/web_app.py
index 46d5a18..0bee9ad 100644
--- a/modules/web_app.py
+++ b/modules/web_app.py
@@ -977,7 +977,13 @@ def run_status(id):
             if os.path.exists(temp_log):
                 with open(temp_log, 'r') as f: log_content = f.read()
         
-    response = {"status": run.status, "log": log_content, "cost": run.cost, "percent": run.progress}
+    response = {
+        "status": run.status, 
+        "log": log_content, 
+        "cost": run.cost, 
+        "percent": run.progress,
+        "start_time": run.start_time.timestamp() if run.start_time else None
+    }
     
     if last_log:
         response["progress"] = {
diff --git a/templates/project.html b/templates/project.html
index 446470b..4fa1d61 100644
--- a/templates/project.html
+++ b/templates/project.html
@@ -109,7 +109,7 @@
                         <strong class="text-primary" id="statusPhase">Initializing...</strong>
                     </div>
                     <h5 class="card-title mb-3" id="statusMessage">Preparing environment...</h5>
-                    <div class="progress" style="height: 10px;">
+                    <div class="progress" style="height: 20px;">
                         <div id="progressBar" class="progress-bar progress-bar-striped progress-bar-animated bg-success" role="progressbar" style="width: 0%"></div>
                     </div>
                     <small class="text-muted mt-2 d-block" id="statusTime"></small>
@@ -164,8 +164,8 @@
                         </td>
                         <td>${{ "%.4f"|format(r.cost) }}</td>
                         <td>
-                            <a href="/project/{{ project.id }}/run/{{ r.id }}" class="btn btn-sm btn-outline-primary">
-                                {{ 'View Active' if active_run and r.id == active_run.id else 'View' }}
+                            <a href="{{ url_for('view_run', id=r.id) }}" class="btn btn-sm btn-outline-primary">
+                                {{ 'View Active' if active_run and r.id == active_run.id and active_run.status in ['running', 'queued'] else 'View' }}
                             </a>
                             {% if r.status in ['failed', 'cancelled', 'interrupted'] %}
                             <form action="/run/{{ r.id }}/restart" method="POST" class="d-inline ms-1">
@@ -562,6 +562,18 @@
                 const progBar = document.getElementById('progressBar');
                 if (progBar && data.percent !== undefined) {
                     progBar.style.width = data.percent + "%";
+                    
+                    let label = data.percent + "%";
+                    if (data.status === 'running' && data.percent > 2 && data.start_time) {
+                        const elapsed = (Date.now() / 1000) - data.start_time;
+                        if (elapsed > 5) {
+                            const remaining = (elapsed / (data.percent / 100)) - elapsed;
+                            const m = Math.floor(remaining / 60);
+                            const s = Math.floor(remaining % 60);
+                            if (remaining > 0 && remaining < 86400) label += ` (~${m}m ${s}s)`;
+                        }
+                    }
+                    progBar.innerText = label;
                 }
 
                 // Update Status Bar
diff --git a/templates/run_details.html b/templates/run_details.html
index bb9cd39..a6e3852 100644
--- a/templates/run_details.html
+++ b/templates/run_details.html
@@ -324,7 +324,18 @@
                 if (data.status === 'running' || data.status === 'queued') {
                     statusBar.className = "progress-bar progress-bar-striped progress-bar-animated";
                     statusBar.style.width = (data.percent || 5) + "%";
-                    statusBar.innerText = (data.percent || 0) + "%";
+                    
+                    let label = (data.percent || 0) + "%";
+                    if (data.status === 'running' && data.percent > 2 && data.start_time) {
+                        const elapsed = (Date.now() / 1000) - data.start_time;
+                        if (elapsed > 5) {
+                            const remaining = (elapsed / (data.percent / 100)) - elapsed;
+                            const m = Math.floor(remaining / 60);
+                            const s = Math.floor(remaining % 60);
+                            if (remaining > 0 && remaining < 86400) label += ` (~${m}m ${s}s)`;
+                        }
+                    }
+                    statusBar.innerText = label;
                 } else if (data.status === 'failed') {
                     statusBar.className = "progress-bar bg-danger";
                     statusBar.style.width = "100%";