story-development

A free story bible template in Word, Markdown and PDF, with a build order to follow and a stopping rule so you finish the world instead of living in it.

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How to build a fantasy world that can carry a story: a five-layer build order, how much detail is enough, and how to keep it consistent as it grows.

How to test a story idea before you write it: cheap ways to put a premise in front of real readers, read the signal honestly, and know when to build.