Printable Story Outline Template

This printable story outline sheet is for writers planning a short story, novel, screenplay, or class assignment. It includes fields for Working title, Protagonist, Goal, and Main obstacle, plus sections for Three acts: Act 1 — setup and inciting incident, Act 2 — rising conflict and midpoint, and Act 3 — climax and resolution. A scene list at the bottom has columns for #, Where / who, Goal, Conflict, and Outcome.

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Fill in the story basics first, then sketch each act and break the plot into scenes. Use the scene list to track what happens, where it happens, and what changes from one scene to the next. It works well as a planning page before drafting or revising.

Good for

Plot a short story before drafting
Organize three-act structure by hand
Track scenes and story changes

Tip: Print two copies if you want one for brainstorming and one for clean plotting.

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