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Story Bible Table of Contents Template |
Story Bible Table of Contents SECTION ONE: Goals Working Title Genre/Subgenre Premise Logline Pitch Core Conflict of The Story Book Blurb Summary of the Story Major Story Thread Subplots Target Word Count Word Count Tracker Calendar Writing, Revising, & Publishing Deadlines SECTION TWO: Plotting Pages 2a. At A Glance Comparable Projects/Inspiration Themes Important Icons/Symbols Objects of Significance Elements To Work In Questions to Answer 2b. Working Outlines / Series Outlines 2c. Research 2d. Brainstorming Pages SECTION THREE: Characters List of All Characters Major Characters & Archetype + Brief Synopsis Who are they at the beginning of the novel compared to the end? Minor Characters & Archetype + Brief Synopsis Who are they at the beginning of the novel compared to the end? Character Profiles Character Arcs Character Interviews Breakdown of Character Backstory Background of Significant Others Family Tree Side Character Roster Does the hero transform? SECTION FOUR: Places/Setting Description History Identifying Terrain or Landmarks Society / Culture Heirarchy / Laws Major Influence Education System Common Jobs Religion Currency Commonly Seen Weather Businesses and or Buildings Annuel Festivals Tourist Season Tourist Attraction Wildlife Key Places / Unique Features Within Setting Location Name Main Value Setting Description (Weather/Wildlife / Creatures) People Groups Physical Identifiers General Temperament Skills / Powers Common Jobs / Occupations Clothing Weapons Heirarchy / Laws SECTION FIVE: World Building World Sketch / Map World Building Questions The World Basics Alternate Earth Not Earth At All Physical and Historical Features General Climate and Geography Natural Resources World History Specific Country(s) History Magic and Magicians Rules of Magic Wizards Magic and Technology Miscellaneous Magic Questions Peoples and Customs General Customs Eating Greeting and Meeting Gestures Visits Language Ethics and Values Religion and Gods Population Social Organization General Government Politics Crime and Legal System Foreign Relations Waging War Weapons Commerce, Trade, and Public Life General Business and Industry Transportation and Communication Science and Technology Medicine Arts and Entertainment Architecture Urban Factors Rural Factors Daily Life General Fashion and Dress Manners Diet Education Calender Names of: Towns / Cities Mountains Valleys Rivers Forests Oceans Streets / Roads Kingdoms Villages Other Worlds Galaxy / Galaxies SECTION SIX: Glossary of Terms |