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)
13 formats
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 stanzasBAPC-317Psalm
Hebrew / Judeo-Christian · VariableParallelismBAPC-318Devotional
Global / General · 300–800 wordsScripture, reflection, prayerBAPC-319Scriptural Commentary (Midrash / Tafsir / Bhāṣya)
Jewish / Islamic / Hindu · VariableVerse + interpretationBAPC-320Blessing / Invocation
Global / General · ShortOpening ceremonial wordsBAPC-321Eulogy
Global / General · 3–10 minLife, character, farewellBAPC-322Epitaph
Global / General · 1–4 linesInscriptionBAPC-323Wedding Vows
Global / General · 1–3 minPromisesBAPC-324Toast
Global / General · 1–3 minStory, tribute, raise glassBAPC-325Greeting Card Verse
Global / General · 4–8 linesOccasion rhyme