Book Outline

---
type: template
template_id: book-outline
title: Book Outline
description: Novel and non-fiction outline with premise, characters, setting, plot arc, chapters, and themes.
version: 1
recommended_theme: storybook
---

# Book Outline — [Working Title]

<!-- Created: YYYY-MM-DD · Status: Draft -->

## Premise
<!-- What is the core idea of the book? -->
- [One-sentence premise]

## Characters
<!-- Who are the main characters? -->
- [Character 1] — [Role] — [Motivation]
- [Character 2] — [Role] — [Motivation]

## Setting
<!-- Where and when does the story take place? -->
- [Time period]
- [Location]
- [World rules / constraints]

## Plot Arc
<!-- High-level story arc. -->
- Act 1: [Setup]
- Act 2: [Confrontation]
- Act 3: [Resolution]

## Chapters
<!-- Outline of chapters with key scenes. -->
- Chapter 1: [Title] — [Key scene]
- Chapter 2: [Title] — [Key scene]

## Themes
<!-- What themes does the book explore? -->
- [Theme 1]
- [Theme 2]