7+ Novel Outline Templates – DOC, PDF, Excel

Writing a novel is a massive undertaking. You have to keep track of everything from the setup, storyline, plot-points, character evolution etc.  A novel outline helps you keep track of key events, the timeline and important plot points and helps to give structure to your novel. You could even make an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of your current draft by using one of our excellent analysis templates.

Use One of Our Novel Outline Templates: Keep Your Story from Stagnation

Knowing how to write a story is not good enough; you have to keep the reader engaged throughout the entire length of the novel. Sometimes authors tend to lose the thread of the story in a labyrinth of their eloquence which you can prevent by downloading one of our free novel outline template.

• These templates come with a consistent graphical interface where you can actually plot the rise of action up to the climax and then the slow descent to resolution.
• They help you keep abreast of the general outline of the story and keep you from meandering into unnecessary digressions.
• These templates help you coordinate your narrative flow and help you deal with details like backdrops, meeting-points and minor characters.