Templates
Ready-to-use templates for novels, nonfiction, speeches and work. Preview one here, then open it in Strokes.
83 templates
Academic9 min read
Annotated bibliography template (APA and MLA, with examples)
Scriptwriting7 min read
A/V script template: audio and video columns with timecodes
Occasions8 min read
Best man speech template: a fill-in speech with timing notes
Faith9 min read
Bible study template: observation, interpretation, application
Nonfiction10 min read
Book outline template for nonfiction: big idea, reader and chapters
Nonfiction7 min read
Book proposal template for nonfiction: every section, in order
Business7 min read
Case study template: customer, challenge, solution and results
Fiction7 min read
Chapter outline template: a tracker and a chapter-by-chapter plan
Fiction9 min read
Character profile template: want, need, wound, voice and arc
Teaching8 min read
Classroom newsletter template: a text-first update for parents
Contracts9 min read
Collaboration agreement template for creators and co-authors
Scriptwriting8 min read
Commercial script template: 30- and 60-second TV and radio spots
Teaching12 min read
Course outline template: modules, outcomes and assessments
Journaling6 min read
Daily journal template with morning and evening prompts
Technical writing12 min read
Software design document template (design doc)
Faith7 min read
Devotional template: Scripture, reflection, prayer and application
Academic9 min read
Dissertation outline template: a chapter-by-chapter plan
Scriptwriting12 min read
Documentary script template: sequences, interviews and narration
Journaling8 min read
Dream journal template: quick capture, full entry and a dream index
Occasions8 min read
Eulogy template: fill-in outline, sentence starters and an example
Business7 min read
Executive summary template for reports, proposals and business plans
Scriptwriting8 min read
Explainer video script template: problem, solution, how it works, CTA
Contracts11 min read
Freelance writing contract template: scope, pay, kill fee and rights
Contracts11 min read
Ghostwriting contract template: credit, confidentiality and payment
Journalism6 min read
Interview notes template for journalists: sources, quotes, follow-ups
Teaching10 min read
Lesson plan template: objectives, timing and differentiation
Contracts9 min read
Licensing agreement template for written work, in plain English
Occasions8 min read
Maid of honor speech template: a fill-in speech with word counts
Business7 min read
Meeting minutes template: attendance, motions, votes and actions
Business7 min read
Memo template: business memo format with a filled-in example
Nonfiction10 min read
Memoir outline template: question, scenes, chapters and people
Contracts8 min read
Memorandum of understanding (MOU) template and example
Fiction10 min read
Novel outline template: plot, characters, chapters and subplots
Occasions8 min read
Obituary template: fill-in-the-blank format with an example
Scriptwriting11 min read
Podcast script template: intro, segments, ad reads and outro
Speeches9 min read
Presentation outline template: slide by slide, with timing
Business8 min read
Project proposal template: problem, goals, plan, budget and risks
Publishing6 min read
Query letter template for literary agents, with a word budget
Journaling7 min read
Reading journal template: log, quotes and reflection for every book
Career10 min read
Recommendation letter template, with student and employee examples
Academic8 min read
Research paper outline template: IMRaD, with an example
Contracts11 min read
Retainer agreement template for freelancers, in plain language
Technical writing8 min read
Runbook template for on-call: alerts, procedures and escalation
Fiction11 min read
Save the Cat beat sheet template: 15 beats, percentages and prompts
Fiction6 min read
Scene outline template: goal, conflict, outcome and sequel
Contracts9 min read
Scope of work template: in scope, out of scope and changes
Fiction9 min read
Book series bible template: arcs, ages, timeline and continuity
Faith10 min read
Sermon outline template: text, big idea, points and application
Technical writing8 min read
Software documentation template: README format with an example
Speeches8 min read
Speech outline template: hook, three points and a time budget
Contracts10 min read
Sponsorship agreement template for newsletters, podcasts and events
Business9 min read
Statement of work template: scope, deliverables and acceptance
Fiction8 min read
Story bible template for novels: characters, timeline and world rules
Teaching9 min read
Substitute teacher notes template: schedule, routines and emergencies
Teaching12 min read
Syllabus template: course info, policies and a weekly schedule
Technical writing8 min read
Technical documentation template: from overview to troubleshooting
Academic9 min read
Thesis outline template: chapters, sections and two examples
Fiction9 min read
Three-act structure template: beat table, percentages and prompts
Teaching11 min read
Training manual template: objectives, procedures and assessments
Journaling9 min read
Travel journal template: daily log, places, people and expenses
Teaching9 min read
Unit plan template: goals, assessments and a lesson sequence
Technical writing8 min read
User manual template: setup, tasks, safety and troubleshooting
Scriptwriting8 min read
Video script template: two-column script, timing and shot list
Scriptwriting9 min read
Voiceover script template with pronunciation and pacing notes
Occasions12 min read
Wedding speech template for parents, siblings and friends
Occasions8 min read
Wedding vows template: fill in the blanks, pick your lines
Business7 min read
White paper template: executive summary, problem, solution, evidence
Contracts13 min read
Work-for-hire agreement template for writers and clients
Teaching12 min read
Workshop outline template: a timed agenda with activities
Fiction10 min read
Worldbuilding template and worksheet for fantasy and sci-fi
Scriptwriting9 min read
YouTube script template: hook, intro, sections and call to action
Work4 min read
Meeting notes template: agenda, decisions and action items
Work6 min read
Project brief template (Markdown and Word)
Writing5 min read
Blog post outline template: hook, key points, SEO notes
Work6 min read
Product requirements document (PRD) template
Work5 min read
One-pager template for proposals and executive summaries
Work5 min read
Weekly status report template that fits on one screen
Work5 min read
Press release template and format guide
Work7 min read
Standard operating procedure (SOP) template
Work5 min read
Cover letter template: a simple one-page format in Word or Markdown
Writing5 min read
Essay outline template: thesis, arguments, counterargument
Work5 min read
Decision record template (ADR)
Work5 min read
Release notes template that doubles as a changelog