All Templates
| Genre | Example Breakdown | Fields |
|---|---|---|
| Portal Fantasy Story Template (Outline, Character Profile, and World Sheet) | The Wonderful Wizard of Oz — L. Frank Baum | 28 |
| Cozy and Classic Whodunit Mystery Story Template | The Mysterious Affair at Styles — Agatha Christie | 27 |
| Gothic Horror Story Template (With Frankenstein Breakdown) | Frankenstein — Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley | 27 |
| Regency Romance Story Template and Pride and Prejudice Breakdown | Pride and Prejudice — Jane Austen | 26 |
| Science Fiction (Speculative Premise) Story Template | The Time Machine — H. G. Wells | 27 |
| Downloadable LitRPG Story Template and Book Breakdown | Chaotic Craftsman Worships The Cube — ProbablyATurnip | 27 |
| Progression Fantasy Story Template: Outline, Character Profile, and World Sheet | Super Supportive — Sleyca | 27 |
How We Got the Data
- Each genre template was paired with an established reference title—ranging from classic works like Frankenstein, Pride and Prejudice, The Time Machine, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and The Mysterious Affair at Styles to modern serials like Chaotic Craftsman Worships The Cube and Super Supportive.
- Each template is listed together with one example book.
- The example books are listed as given in the facts, without further evaluation.
FAQ
Which genres are covered on this template hub?
This hub covers portal fantasy, cozy / classic whodunit mystery, gothic horror, Regency romance, science fiction with a speculative premise, LitRPG, and progression fantasy. Each category includes a recognizable example story to ground the structural notes.
Do these templates work for ongoing web serials as well as standalone indie novels?
Yes, the collection spans serial-friendly categories like LitRPG (Chaotic Craftsman Worships The Cube) and progression fantasy (Super Supportive) alongside classic novel forms like Frankenstein and Pride and Prejudice. You could adapt the pacing of any template to suit episodic chapter updates or full-manuscript releases.
How closely should a draft follow a genre template?
Templates highlight structural patterns, not strict formulas you have to copy. You could use a template to steady your opening chapters and then vary middle-act beats to keep twists fresh.