Ever feel like your characters are holding out on you? Like there’s something lurking beneath the surface... but they’re just sitting there, being cryptic?
We’ve got some new templates to help you discover their emotional arcs, relationships, and backstories!
Character Arc Planning Template: Growth, self-destruction, spiralling into chaos at the first sign of trouble... Track how your character changes (or refuses to).
Character Relationship Template: Friends, enemies, lovers, ex-lovers-who-are-now-rivals-with-awkward-sexual-tension... Explore relationship dynamics and define how your characters connect.
Emotional Wound Template: Uncover concealed motivations, and craft character-defining backstory with depth and care.
You can find them in Ellipsus—head over to the blog to read more!
. . . dark, single muse template: 8 pages, includes magic ability info.
has a title page, character basics and personality description on the second page, appearance description and personality notes on the third, appearance and magic notes on the fourth, a connections page to showcase characters they know, 2 pages for backstory and an extras page where you can pretty much put anything you want, so long as you keep the credit.
this document is mobile friendly! the line colours are default ones. if you're using, please keep the credit and consider a like and reblog. goes a long way to help creators out!
HOW TO USE
this doc uses a few tables so i suggest having some knowledge on how they work if you plan on editing anything about the appearance of them. i also recommend keeping your text around the same number of lines as shown in the template. it prevents the doc from going all wonky!
to edit the images, click the original image and select the "replace image" button. i suggest making sure the images you want to add are a similar style to the original - similar size or shape.
the red star symbols/emojis are for inserting links. copy your link, highlight the star, click the little 'insert link' button, and insert your link - I like to change the colour of my stars once the link is filled in, but you don't have to.
PC
Once you have the document open, go to the top bar and click "file". There will be a "make a copy button" that appears third down from the list. Then you can name your version of the document and go from there!
MOBILE
Open the document in your standard browser and click the 'open in app' button. From there, click the "..." button at the top right corner and select "share & export" button. Then you can select "make a copy" at the bottom of the list and you can go from there!
after that you should be good to go! if you have any questions or issues that arise, please let me know. keep in mind I'm not too active on this site, so if i haven't noticed your question, i'm not ignoring you! just haven't seen it. have fun!
Hello hello everyone! Here's Serpens, the multi muse version of Ophiuchus and Alya. Dark, snake-themed and with a gothic touch just like its predecessors, this google docs template might be perfect for showcasing your characters that fit this aesthetic or perhaps Serpens could perfectly match your vibe as a writer. Serpens supports 12 muses (or more, since you can easily duplicate every page if you need) and offers plenty of space to write about your verses, your rules, and your characters. Hope you enjoy it!
➤ Instructions:
After purchasing, you’ll receive a pdf file containing the link to the google docs template and instructions on how to copylock it, along with a detailed editing guide. Open the pdf, click on the google docs link, go to “File,” and then “Make a copy.”
➤ Terms of use:
▪ Feel free to customize the template as you wish! Change colors, swap out elements, add or remove images, duplicate pages, etc. Make it your own and have fun!
▪ You're more than welcome to purchase my templates as a gift for a friend!
▪ Don’t remove my credits and the link to my Tumblr.
▪ Don’t share the pdf and/or the link you received for this doc.
▪ Don’t copy, resell, or redistribute my templates.
— Additional info:
▪ This document has drawings, which can only be edited in the desktop version of google docs.
▪ This document can be viewed perfectly on mobile when using the “print layout” option in the docs app or “desktop mode” in a mobile browser - preferably google chrome.
Placeholder pictures are of Jenna Ortega, Micheal Ward, Peggy Gou, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Laura Harrier and Alex Schlab.
If you have any questions or need help, please feel free to contact me. I’ll be happy to assist you!
20 Alternative Losses Your Protagonist Can Face That Don't Involve the Death of a Person.
In one of my recent posts, I talked about losses as a core principle in driving a plot forward.
It's recommended in almost all guides. But here's the thing: someone doesn't have to actually die to create that emotional rollercoaster.
Here are 20 different losses your protagonist can face without losing someone to the cold hands of death:
1. Loss of a dream job opportunity
2. End of a long-term relationship or marriage
3. Betrayal by a close friend or family member
4. Financial ruin or bankruptcy
5. Loss of a beloved pet (The pet could go missing.)
6. Rejection from a prestigious program or institution
7. Injury or illness leading to the loss of physical abilities
8. Destruction of a childhood home
9. Loss of custody of a child
10. Failure to achieve a lifelong dream or goal
11. Being falsely accused of a crime
12. Natural disaster destroying personal belongings and home
13. Loss of a valuable family heirloom
14. Experiencing discrimination or injustice
15. Being forced to move away from a beloved community
16. Losing a significant competition or contest
17. Loss of memory or cognitive abilities
18. Falling out with a mentor or role model
19. Closure of a cherished local business
20. Loss of one's reputation due to scandal or rumor
Thank you for all of your support. If you love my blog, consider gifting me a rose. Val's here, and I hope your characters are ready to paint the town red.
Check out this printable template that helps you structure the nuanced parts of your plot you normally skip out on.
You also receive a free add-on that enhances your plot. It saves you time and helps you maintain quality.
This all-in-one printable plot planner is specially designed to help you create an outstanding plot. From the nuanced elements that drive yo
a five (5) page single muse doc presented in the style of an evidence board including pages for an admin introduction, character's biographical information, a backstory/biography or writing sample, connections and headcanons. this doc is paid.
do let me know if you are interested in a landscape version!
notes:
this doc is not mobile friendly.
some areas of text, namely the post-it notes, make use of 'drawings' instead of tables
how to use:
after purchasing, you will receive a link to the live template. after following the link, select “file” and then “make a copy”. ensure that nobody can make a copy of your copy before sharing (instructions on product listing).
regulations:
do not remove my credit.
please do not share the link you receive with anyone else.
please ensure that others cannot make a copy of your copy (instructions on the listing, message me if you need help.)
— introducing 017: IN THE WINGS OF DEATH + [ link ]
a writing-centric google doc template inspired by gothic architecture and tarot cards. its classic design allows your writing to shine, especially since all sections of this template can accommodate any length (especially long amounts) of writing! every purchase comes with single and double column variants for the backstory, writing sample and extras section.
this premium template and static previews of both versions can be found in the link above or in the source link.
features:
9 total 8.5" x 14" pages with 7 unique custom backgrounds
all sections made to organically expand to accommodate any amount of writing, including long amounts of prose as you type
connections that can be easily duplicated for more
terms of use:
you may edit to your heart’s desire. Change the colours, replace, add or remove elements and images etc.
you may remix pages with pages from my other templates.
you may not remove the credit from the templates.
you may not copy, sell or redistribute my templates whether wholesale, in part (i.e. taking out certain pages) or remixed (i.e. modified).
you will also receive an additional guide with images on how to use and edit google doc templates! if you have any problems or issues, feel free to leave an ask or join our discord server.
I'm grateful for your tremendous and consistent support over the last year. thank you for all the likes and reblogs! ♡
a simple, quiet community space for writers - a cozy excuse to chase our writing goals this autumn and quickly find everyone else's wips. Add your current writing projects, connect them to your Tumblr, make them public in a shared showcase or keep them private. Set monthly writing goals, and cheer on fellow authors by liking or favoriting their works, even while they're still in progress!
features:
overview page
clean design
public showcase to easily find other writers' works and search by genre & common book tropes
profile page to choose your display ("author") name
network page for adding other users as "friends"
goals page to track writing progress
library page to manage your wips
note: this is still in development, therefore, your feedback and feature ideas are greatly appreciated
🙌 GET INVITED TO EARLY ACCESS:
Leave a comment or reblog with "early access", if you would like to join!
