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Watch a demo of the Notion Worldbuilding system
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The Notion Worldbuilding Template includes:
- Worldbuilding & magic systems
- Character profiles
- “Save the Cat” beat sheet
- Scene & chapter planning
- Interconnected databases
- Writing tracker
- And more!
💡 New to Notion?
Notion is a free tool that lets you organize your ideas and story digitally—like Google Docs, your Notes app, and a digital planner all rolled into one workspace.
This Notion Worldbuilding Template is already set up for you. Simply make a free Notion account when prompted and click “Duplicate” to copy it to your account.
You’ll be worldbuilding in minutes (no tech skills needed).
What you’ll get with this Notion Worldbuilding Template
Pre-made categories for geography, cultures, magic, and more → Focus on creating, not sorting
Dropdowns for tropes, themes, genres, and more → Perfect for quick brainstorming
Track appearance, personality, relationships, backstory, and arcs → Built for fantasy novels, DnD, or any character-driven world
Track goals, word counts, and sessions → Calendar view keeps you on track
Includes “Save the Cat!” with LOTR & Throne of Glass examples → Outline your story and major beats
Define rules, limitations, sources, and more → Build a magic system that actually makes sense
Plan scenes, connect chapters to characters, beats, and locations → Keep your narrative flow organized
Curated for fantasy writers and GMs → Write deeper lore without running dry on ideas
Step-by-step walkthroughs for every section → Get the most out of each feature
Frequently asked questions about this Notion Worldbuilding Template
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No! This Notion worldbuilding template is beginner-friendly and comes with video walkthroughs. Just make a free Notion account, duplicate the template, and you’re ready to go—no tech skills required.
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The bundle is a set of fillable PDFs and spreadsheets — great if you want simple, standalone tools. The Notion Hub is a fully digital, interconnected wiki that also works as a writing planner. See the full comparison →
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Absolutely. This fantasy story planning template includes a manuscript draft workspace, a scene and chapter planner, and a writing tracker—so you can outline, worldbuild, and write all in one place. However, please note that you can only export as PDF or CSV.
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This Notion template is built specifically for fantasy writers, not generic storytelling. It includes custom-built + interconnected Notion databases, fantasy-specific prompts, a Save the Cat! beat sheet with examples, a magic system builder, character profiles, and more.
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Yes—especially if your worldbuilding is scattered or inconsistent. You can import your existing content and use the Notion worldbuilding template to organize it, spot plot holes, or expand your lore more efficiently.
📜 This template is for personal use only. Redistribution, resale, or sharing of the template or its contents is prohibited.
What other customers are saying…
"I was afraid if I looked for resources like what you offer that inevitably the uniqueness of what is in my heart would end up becoming homogenized… Boy was I wrong. The aesthetic, customization, and expansive features are not only thoughtful and efficient, but super engaging. I feel as though you have just given me a brand new way to step into my story, look around, and enjoy myself - while providing actionable tools to move the project forward in meaningful and measurable ways."
" I just wanted to say that I purchased your worldbuilding worksheet bundle and it has been fantastic as I start working on my webnovel. It's so complete and thought provoking, making me stretch my imagination to include facets I had not considered. Just wanted to express how much I've been enjoying using them."
"I like that it explains what each beat is such as the purpose and details to help you visualize what it looks like depending on your story."
"I love the questions and prompts. It helps me remember all the aspects of character and worldbuilding that I might be forgetting. I also love how thorough it is. So many pages and ideas and places to build your world!"
"It covers everything you could need and more. It helps me keep my thoughts organized and makes writing/planning my story more fun."
"I love the flexibility but also the organization. I have always had a hard time planning a world and this has made it SO easy to keep track of everything. I will be using this a LOT in all my future projects."
"Excellent template, makes my life so much easier! They thought of everything and it is everything you need for your worldbuilding!!"
"It's an investment but it's really helpful, the most complete I find"
"I'm just getting started with writing fantasy, and writing in general, but these templates have been so helpful! They have everything I need to build my world and magic systems. They have helped me to figure out what aspects of my world/magic system that I need to know. It made researching that much easier!"
"I think for ages I’ve had so many ideas but have been awful at collecting them all in a coherent manner - these templates allow me to do that! I’ve also incorporated them into my daily to do list now, so each day I pick out one box to think about, and use that to direct my daily word count goal to help me discovery write with more focus"
"The interconnectivity of the different databases is great and the general structure is helping me work out my kind of workflow"
"Easy to fill out"
"They are in-depth, have high quality content and help you clarify your thinking when developing your story plot and tropes. They are helpful guides for the ideation and plotting process."
“I really like how this helps me keep my thoughts in order and on track! I am a discover-as-I-go kind of writer, and these templates help me keep track of what I have, what I need, and how to make it more polished. I have already recommended these templates and this site to a few friends who also write!”
"Happy with the template but would have preferred more information."
“It gives a full overview of my story and helps to see where are the holes. Now I can see that I rushed into something which should be later in the story! :)”
"I love it. Easy to navigate and just pour out my thoughts into. I love how in depth and customizable it is."
"Had never used Notion before but I’m so glad I gave it a try! This worldbuilding database is elaborate and has a bunch of other useful features like a beat sheet and writing tracker. Worth every penny."
"The Beat Sheet and the examples from Throne of Glass and LOTR provided are insanely helpful."
"The Magic System Workbook helped me organize my ideas into something cohesive. Highly recommend!"
"Great Worldbuilding Workbook!! It's overly detailed (in a good way) and asks all the right questions."
"It’s so easy to use, and I love that it’s a fillable PDF."
"Love that detailed examples were provided, making it easy to follow along."
"I've been researching character templates for a while, and this is the first one that actually provides examples so you know how to fill it out properly. Will def be buying more templates in the future."