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Memoir template

A life told in episodes — each chapter one defining moment. Plan it part by part, time it to the second, then export to PDF, Word or Excel.

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Book · Memoir

The structure · 9 chapters

  1. 01Prologue
  2. 02Chapter 1
  3. 03Chapter 2
  4. 04Chapter 3
  5. 05Chapter 4
  6. 06Chapter 5
  7. 07Chapter 6
  8. 08Epilogue
  9. 09Afterword

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

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

Frequently asked

How do you structure a memoir?

A memoir works well in 9 chapters: Prologue, Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6, Epilogue, Afterword. In Centerdraft you start from this outline, then drag, rename and time each part until it fits your story.

How many chapters does a memoir have?

This template has 9 chapters. They're a starting point, not a rule — add, remove or reorder them freely.

Can I customise the memoir 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 memoir template free?

Yes — you can build a memoir 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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