Horror Writing Templates to Build Better Stories
Whether you’re outlining a new idea or untangling a draft, these horror writing templates give you a clear place to start. Choose from free resources or paid templates built for deeper structure.
World building Templates
Figure out the setting your horror lives in
Build-A-Monster is a printable horror workbook that walks you through every major element of creature creation, from anatomy and sensory adaptations to behavior, habitat, and theme.
Inside, you’ll find guided sections for various elements of creation, along with visual references and space to sketch or write. The final monster profile brings everything together into a single, usable reference you can return to while drafting or revising your story.
What’s included:
16-Page Printable PDF workbook
Visual reference sections
Guided prompts and checklists
Final monster profile page
Disclaimer
No refunds provided after purchase.
Character Templates
Understand who your characters are and why they matter
Keep your character details consistent from the first page to the last. The Character Reference Sheet is a practical, fillable template designed to help writers track core character information in one place, from background and personality to fears and motivations.
Includes:
Zip file containing a fillable Microsoft Word document and a PDF version for printing
Clean, structured layout with clear sections
Designed for repeated use across projects
Plot & Structure Templates
What happens next and when
Track how fear develops across your story instead of guessing whether it’s working. The Fear Tracker helps you map scene-by-scene emotional escalation, showing how a character’s fears evolve and which trauma triggers are activated along the way.
Includes:
Printable PDF template
Simple, repeatable layout for ongoing projects
Revision & Productivity Templates
Finish and fix what you’ve already written
Book Marketing Templates
Get your work in front of the right audience
Is your author website actually helping readers find your books?
The DIY Author Website SEO Audit is a guided template that helps you evaluate your website the same way a professional marketer would. This audit walks you through the key areas that affect how readers and search engines experience your site, including technical setup, reader experience, book discovery, content, and author credibility.
I created this audit by adapting the SEO template I have used throughout my professional marketing career, simplifying it so authors can review their own websites without needing technical knowledge. Each section includes clear instructions on how to check your site and what to improve.
Whether you are launching a new website or improving an existing one, this audit will help you identify issues, prioritize improvements, and build a stronger online presence as an author.
Download includes:
Full Author Website SEO Audit in excel format
Instructions Sheet
Please note:
This product is for personal use only and may not be resold or redistributed for commercial use.
Because this is a digital download, all sales are final and refunds are not available.
Collect newsletter signups at your next author event with a set of printable, horror-themed signup sheets designed to match your brand.
This bundle includes 5 distinct styles:
Generic Horror
Vintage Horror
Occult
Ghostly / Psychological
Paranormal Romance
Each style comes as a printable PDF with 10 ready-to-use pages, so you can choose your favorite design and print multiple copies for your event.
Simple to use, visually cohesive, and designed to help you grow your audience in person.