This Beginner Story Starter Worksheet is a 14-page printable PDF designed to help manga, comic, or light novel writers start their story with a strong foundation. Whether you’re outlining a new story, planning a webcomic, or developing your first original novel, this worksheet gives you a structured and creative space to explore your plot, characters, and story foundation!

THIS RESOURCE GUIDES YOU THROUGH...

Genre And Theme Selection: Choose the genres and themes that will shape your story, from adventure, romance, fantasy, sci-fi, slice-of-life, and more.
Main Character Snapshot: Create a visual and descriptive snapshot of your protagonist, including personality, strengths, weaknesses, and core traits.
Three-Act Story Structure: Plan your plot step by step using the classic three-act structure: Setup, Confrontation, Resolution.
Plot Development: Build tension, conflict, and growth for your characters.
Supporting Characters: Outline important secondary characters and their relationships with your main cast.
Reflection And Ideas: Space to summarise your story and reflect on the plot.

Each section includes guided prompts, structured writing spaces, and areas to draw or sketch ideas, making it beginner friendly while still valuable for experienced creators.

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Fully compatible with PDF readers and apps (Adobe Reader, Firefox, Xodo, GoodNotes, Procreate, etc.) so you can type, draw, or sketch digitally

WHO IT'S FOR:
Manga and comic creators.
Light novel and webnovel writers.
Fiction authors.
Students and teachers.
Any creator who wants a beginner-friendly, guided way to plan a story

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For personal, educational, and author use only. Commercial resale, reproduction, or redistribution is not permitted.
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WHAT MAKES THIS WORKSHEET SPECIAL?
This worksheet is designed to help storytellers start their story with the right base. With dedicated drawing spaces, guided prompts, and structured sections for planning characters, plot, and themes, it supports both artistic and narrative development. Perfect for creators who want a clear, approachable, and fun way to begin their story.