# Novel story bible

Ficlora worksheet. Begin small; add detail when it affects a scene.

## Foundation
Working title:
Premise (person + desire + obstacle + cost):
Reader experience:
Central relationship:
Question the ending must answer:

## Character arc (copy for each major character)
Name:
Starting belief:
External goal:
Fear:
Default behavior / voice:
Pressure on the old approach:
Costly choice:
Planned ending state (not current state):

## World rules
| Rule | What it permits | Limitation / cost | Where established |
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## Locations
| Place | Access / travel time | Sensory anchor | Plot consequence |
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## Timelines
| Event | When it happens | When reader learns it | Who knows | Source |
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## Open decisions
| Question | Options | Accepted / rejected / open | Reason |
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