Scripts & Stories
Novel template
A full-length novel — prologue, chapters, climax and epilogue. Plan it part by part, time it to the second, then export to PDF, Word or Excel.
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The structure · 11 chapters
- 01Prologue
- 02Chapter 1
- 03Chapter 2
- 04Chapter 3
- 05Chapter 4
- 06Chapter 5
- 07Chapter 6
- 08Chapter 7
- 09Chapter 8
- 10Climax chapter
- 11Epilogue
The exact rundown this template opens with — rename, reorder and time every block.
Centerdraft is a free story-structuring tool. Build a novel block by block, reorder by drag, add timings and notes, then export to PDF, Word or Excel.
Frequently asked
How do you structure a novel?
A novel works well in 11 chapters: Prologue, Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6, Chapter 7, Chapter 8, Climax chapter, Epilogue. In Centerdraft you start from this outline, then drag, rename and time each part until it fits your story.
How many chapters does a novel have?
This template has 11 chapters. They're a starting point, not a rule — add, remove or reorder them freely.
Can I customise the novel 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 novel template free?
Yes — you can build a novel 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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