Even if you aren't the plotting and outlining type, the more you know about your characters and the world they inhabit, the better your writing will be. The following templates will help you brainstorm and remember the little details that make a story come to life, or just give you a bare-bones overview for easy reference.
Three-act plotting template. Remember learning in school that all stories should have a beginning, middle, and end? This classic, logical method of storytelling takes you from your story's initial setup and inciting incident through rising action, turning points, and resolution.