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Thriller template
Suspense-first — opens mid-action, loops back to explain. Plan it part by part, time it to the second, then export to PDF, Word or Excel.
Free to start — no account needed.
The structure · 9 parts
- 01Opening image
- 02Act 1 — setup
- 03Plot point 1
- 04Act 2 — confrontation
- 05Midpoint crisis
- 06Dark moment
- 07Plot point 2
- 08Climax
- 09Denouement
The exact rundown this template opens with — rename, reorder and time every block.
Centerdraft is a free story-structuring tool. Build a thriller block by block, reorder by drag, add timings and notes, then export to PDF, Word or Excel.
Frequently asked
How do you structure a thriller?
A thriller works well in 9 parts: Opening image, Act 1 — setup, Plot point 1, Act 2 — confrontation, Midpoint crisis, Dark moment, Plot point 2, Climax, Denouement. In Centerdraft you start from this outline, then drag, rename and time each part until it fits your story.
How many parts does a thriller have?
This template has 9 parts. They're a starting point, not a rule — add, remove or reorder them freely.
Can I customise the thriller 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 thriller template free?
Yes — you can build a thriller 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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