Don’t let the term “template” intimidate you. A template is nothing more than a pattern for processes that enhance consistency. Writing a full-length novel uses many processes, and templates for Scrivener can help.
All software programs have learning curves, and some are steeper than others. But studying a complex application can steal your precious time from writing.
Take heart! There are templates that can flatten your learning curve. Downloading and using a formatted template guides and simplifies the process, shortening your study time.
Types of Templates for Scrivener
Scrivener templates come in two varieties, and both can help your writing:
- Template Sheets are useful for creating character profiles, story settings, and much more. A template sheet serves many purposes. Like a form, you can reuse template sheets to enhance the consistency of your writing.
- Use a Project Template whenever you start a new writing “project.” You open a project template based on your preferences. For example, Scrivener comes with several project templates, such as Blank, Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Downloadable Templates
- Free Character Template for Scrivener: Replace or augment the standard Character Sketch embedded within Scrivener’s “Novel” project template. Click here to learn more.
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- Project Templates:
- 5-Step Storytelling: This Project Template replaces Scrivener’s Fiction template, and includes an ebook course on how to personalize Scrivener, turning the software’s digital three-ring binder into powerful tool to house writing, notes, and research.
- Thriller Genre: This project template replaces Scrivener’s Fiction template and includes Custom Metadata for tracking the thriller genre conventions and crucial scenes.
- Mystery Genre: This project template replaces Scrivener’s Fiction template and includes Custom Metadata for tracking the mystery genre conventions and crucial scenes.
- Template Sheets:
- Logline
- Premise
- Scene
- Setting
- World Building