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Limited series template

Miniseries — 6–8 episodes building to a single climax. Plan it part by part, time it to the second, then export to PDF, Word or Excel.

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Film & TV · Limited series

The structure · 8 parts

  1. 01Cold open
  2. 02Act 1
  3. 03Act break
  4. 04Act 2
  5. 05Twist reveal
  6. 06Act break
  7. 07Act 3
  8. 08Cliffhanger

The exact rundown this template opens with — rename, reorder and time every block.

Centerdraft is a free story-structuring tool. Build a limited series block by block, reorder by drag, add timings and notes, then export to PDF, Word or Excel.

Frequently asked

How do you structure a limited series?

A limited series works well in 8 parts: Cold open, Act 1, Act break, Act 2, Twist reveal, Act break, Act 3, Cliffhanger. In Centerdraft you start from this outline, then drag, rename and time each part until it fits your story.

How many parts does a limited series have?

This template has 8 parts. They're a starting point, not a rule — add, remove or reorder them freely.

Can I customise the limited series template?

Yes. Every block can be renamed, recoloured, timed and annotated, and dragged into any order. When it's ready, export it to PDF, Word or Excel.

Is the limited series template free?

Yes — you can build a limited series and export it to PDF for free. Word and Excel export, watermark-free PDF and unlimited projects are part of Centerdraft Pro.

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