Format library
379 writing formats in 16 categories, from the BAPC format catalog. Each format is a template on one of 9 shared writing views: it sets up your outline, the look of the page and the checks that apply.
All categoriesBooks, Fiction & Creative Prose (43)Poetry, Verse & Literary Arts (68)Nonfiction, Memoir & Life Writing (16)Film, Television & Cinematic Media (26)Theater, Stage & Live Performance (31)Music, Audio & Spoken Word (19)Interactive, Narrative Design & Games (19)Worldbuilding & Pre-Writing (12)Journalism, Editorial & Media (18)Business & Professional (21)Marketing & Copywriting (16)Academic, Scientific & Educational (21)Technical Documentation (21)Legal, Civic & Institutional (20)Faith, Ceremony & Life Events (13)Everyday & Digital Writing (15)
Books, Fiction & Creative Prose
All 43 →BAPC-001Micro-Fiction / Twitterature
Global / General · Under 100 wordsSingle moment; implied storyBAPC-002Flash Fiction
Global / General · 100–1,000 wordsOne scene, one turnBAPC-003Short Story
Global / General · 1,000–7,500 wordsSingle plot arcBAPC-004Novelette
Global / General · 7,500–17,500 wordsSingle arc, room for subplot
Poetry, Verse & Literary Arts
All 68 →BAPC-044Poetry (Free Verse)
Global / General · AnyNo fixed meter or rhymeBAPC-045Spoken Word / Slam Poetry Script
Global / General · 3 min typical (slam)Performance-driven, rhythmBAPC-046Structured Poetry (Sonnet, Villanelle, Haiku, Ghazal, Sestina)
Global / General · FixedForm-specific meter/rhymeBAPC-047Epic / Narrative Poetry
Global / General · LongNarrative in verse
Nonfiction, Memoir & Life Writing
All 16 →BAPC-112Memoir
Global / General · Chapter to book lengthThemed slice of lifeBAPC-113Biography
Global / General · Book lengthThird-person life storyBAPC-114Autobiography
Global / General · Book lengthFull first-person life storyBAPC-115General Essay
Global / General · 1,000–5,000 wordsThesis, body, conclusion
Film, Television & Cinematic Media
All 26 →BAPC-126Feature Film Screenplay
US industry standard · 90–120 pagesScene headings, action, dialogueBAPC-127Short Film Screenplay
Global / General · 5–40 pagesSingle core ideaBAPC-128Television Pilot Script
US TV · 30 / 60 pagesTeaser, acts, tagBAPC-129Television Episode Teleplay
US TV · 30–60 pagesAct breaks
Theater, Stage & Live Performance
All 31 →BAPC-147Full-Length Stage Play
Global / General · 90–150 minTwo to three actsBAPC-148One-Act Play
Global / General · 10–60 minSingle actBAPC-149Musical Theater Book & Script
Global / General · Full eveningBook scenes + song cuesBAPC-150Musical Libretto
Global / General · Full eveningSung-through text
Music, Audio & Spoken Word
All 19 →BAPC-175Song Lyrics
Global / General · Song lengthVerse / chorus / bridge / outroBAPC-176Songwriting Structure & Topline Lead Sheet
Global / General · 1–2 pagesSections, chords, melody notesBAPC-177Radio Drama / Audio Play Script
Global / General · 15–60 minSFX, music, dialogue cuesBAPC-178Radio Broadcast / Station Copy
Global / General · TimedLive-read timing
Interactive, Narrative Design & Games
All 19 →BAPC-188Video Game Main Narrative & Quest Outline
Global / General · VariableMain arc, quest linesBAPC-189Game Dialogue Script
Global / General · String-basedConditional lines, barksBAPC-190Branching Interactive Story (CYOA / Twine)
Global / General · Node-basedChoices, branches, endingsBAPC-191Interactive Fiction (Parser / Choice)
Global / General · VariablePlayer commands or choices
Worldbuilding & Pre-Writing
All 12 →BAPC-204Story Outline (Three-Act, Story Circle, Save the Cat, Hero’s Journey)
Global / General · VariableFramework beatsBAPC-205Novel Beat Sheet
Global / General · 1–5 pagesBeat-by-beat plotBAPC-206Scene Breakdown & Step Outline
Global / General · VariableScene-by-scene listBAPC-207Character Development Sheet / Psychology Dossier
Global / General · VariableWants, wounds, arc
Journalism, Editorial & Media
All 18 →BAPC-213Article
Global / General · 500–2,500 wordsHeadline, lede, bodyBAPC-214Breaking News (Inverted Pyramid)
Global / General · 300–800 wordsMost important facts firstBAPC-215Investigative Journalism Feature
Global / General · 3,000–10,000 wordsSourced findings, documentationBAPC-216Long-Form Narrative Journalism / Profile
Global / General · 4,000–10,000 wordsScene-driven reporting
Business & Professional
All 21 →BAPC-227Comprehensive Business Plan
Global / General · 20–50 pagesExec summary, market, ops, financialsBAPC-228Grant Proposal
Global / General · 5–25 pagesNeed, goals, methods, budgetBAPC-229Strategic Initiative Report / OKR Plan
Global / General · VariableObjectives, key resultsBAPC-230Business Proposal / RFP Response
Global / General · VariableScope, approach, pricing
Marketing & Copywriting
All 16 →BAPC-248Marketing Campaign Copy
Global / General · CampaignMessage pillars across channelsBAPC-249Display & Social Advertising Copy
Global / General · ShortHeadline, body, CTA variantsBAPC-250Long-Form Sales Letter / VSL Script
Global / General · LongHook, problem, offer, closeBAPC-251Landing Page Copy & Wireframe Text
Global / General · 1 pageHero, benefits, proof, CTA
Academic, Scientific & Educational
All 21 →BAPC-264Peer-Reviewed Research Paper (IMRAD)
Global / General · 4,000–10,000 wordsIntro, Methods, Results, DiscussionBAPC-265Scholarly / Academic Essay
Global / General · 2,000–8,000 wordsThesis + citationsBAPC-266Lesson Plan
Global / General · 1–3 pagesObjectives, activities, assessmentBAPC-267Tutor Lesson & Guided Exercise
Global / General · SessionExplain, practice, check
Technical Documentation
All 21 →BAPC-282User Technical Manual / Hardware Guide
Global / General · VariableSetup, use, troubleshootingBAPC-283Software Architecture Document (SAD)
Global / General · VariableContext, components, decisionsBAPC-284Product Requirement Document (PRD)
Global / General · VariableProblem, users, requirementsBAPC-285API Documentation & Endpoint Guide
Global / General · Per endpointMethod, params, examples
Legal, Civic & Institutional
All 20 →BAPC-297Service Agreement (Plain-Language)
Global / General · VariableParties, scope, termsBAPC-298NDA & Licensing Term Sheet
Global / General · 2–6 pagesDefinitions, obligationsBAPC-299Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Global / General · VariableRights, data, disclaimersBAPC-300Corporate Bylaws & Governance Resolution
Global / General · VariableArticles, resolutions
Faith, Ceremony & Life Events
All 13 →BAPC-313Sermon / Homily
Christian traditions · 15–45 minText, exposition, applicationBAPC-314Khutbah
Islamic traditions · 15–30 minTwo parts, Friday sermonBAPC-315Liturgy
Global / General · ServiceOrdered prayers, responsesBAPC-316Hymn
Global / General · SongMetrical stanzas