Project Templates
When you create a new project, Ravenburst asks you to choose a template. The template sets the default chapter label, chapter format, and Navigator structure — you can change any of it afterwards.
Templates do not lock you into a specific export format. Any project can be exported to any compatible format from the Compile dialog.
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Novel
The default template for long-form fiction. Chapter folders nest Scene documents. Chapters can be numbered, titled, or both.
Structure: Part (optional) → Chapter → Scene
Exports to: Manuscript DOCX/PDF, Paperback 5×7 and 6×9, EPUB
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Non-Fiction
For narrative non-fiction, biography, memoir, and similar long-form works. Identical structure to Novel, with numbered chapters by default.
Structure: Part (optional) → Chapter → Section
Exports to: Manuscript DOCX/PDF, Paperback
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Screenplay
For feature films and TV pilots. Acts contain Scenes. Exports to WGA-standard Courier format or the open .fountain format.
Structure: Act → Scene
Exports to: Screenplay PDF, Screenplay (.fountain)
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Stage Play
For stage plays using the standard US format (Samuel French / Dramatists Play Service). Character names centred, dialogue indented, stage directions in italics.
Structure: Act → Scene
Exports to: Stage Play PDF
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Stage Play (UK)
UK stage play format as used by the RSC and major London venues. Slightly different margin conventions from the US format.
Structure: Act → Scene
Exports to: Stage Play UK PDF
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Stage Play (US)
US stage play format (Samuel French / Dramatists Play Service). Identical to the Stage Play template but labelled for clarity when working alongside a UK version.
Structure: Act → Scene
Exports to: Stage Play PDF
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Documentary Script
For documentary and factual film scripts. Segments contain Scenes. Supports voice-over (V/O) and on-camera cues in the editor.
Structure: Segment → Scene
Exports to: Documentary PDF
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Short Story / Essay
Minimal structure — no chapter folders. Scene documents sit directly at the top level. Good for single-piece works that don't need nesting.
Structure: Section (flat)
Exports to: Manuscript DOCX/PDF
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Essay (Chicago 17th)
For essays using Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition). Sections map to major essay divisions. Exports with footnotes or endnotes depending on your citation style.
Structure: Section
Exports to: Essay Chicago DOCX/PDF
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Children's Book (Square)
Classic square 8.5 x 8.5 in picture book format. Each Page document is one spread. KDP-compliant with bleed and safe zone.
Structure: Page (flat)
Exports to: Children's Book Square PDF
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Children's Book (Portrait)
Taller 8.5 x 11 in portrait format. More vertical space for tall illustrations.
Structure: Page (flat)
Exports to: Children's Book Portrait PDF
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Children's Book (Landscape)
Wide 11 x 8.5 in panoramic format. Great for sweeping scenes and double-page spreads.
Structure: Page (flat)
Exports to: Children's Book Landscape PDF
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Academic Paper (APA 7th)
APA 7th Edition (2019). Double-spaced, Times New Roman 12pt, running head, title page, abstract, References label.
Structure: Section
Exports to: Academic APA DOCX/PDF
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Academic Paper (MLA 9th)
MLA 9th Edition (2021). Double-spaced, Times New Roman 12pt, LastName # header, Works Cited label.
Structure: Section
Exports to: Academic MLA DOCX/PDF
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Blank Project
An empty project with no pre-built structure. Build your own from scratch. Good for projects that do not fit a standard template.
Structure: Your choice
Exports to: All formats available