REN WORLD BIBLE TEMPLATE

Build the System Before the Story

The REN World Bible Template is a foundational development tool for storytellers who understand that strong stories don’t start with plot—they start with worlds that hold weight.

Designed for creators working across film, television, digital series, and expanding universes, this template guides you through building worlds that feel lived-in, intentional, and expandable—whether grounded in reality, imagined through fantasy, or rooted in Afrophoria (Afro-Euphoria).

At REN, world-building is not decoration.

It is structure, logic, and philosophy.

WHAT THIS TEMPLATE HELPS YOU DO

• Define the moral logic of your world
• Design power systems, institutions, and social order
• Establish rules that create conflict organically
• Build worlds that support multiple characters, arcs, and seasons
• Ensure your story world can expand without breaking

This template is used internally at REN as part of our development and pitch process—now available to storytellers building with intention.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• A comprehensive World Bible framework (step-by-step)
• Guided prompts covering:
• World type (Reality, Fantasy, Afrophoria)
• Philosophy, culture, and power
• Time, space, systems, and institutions
• Embedded conflict and breaking points
• Expansion and longevity planning
• Creator reflection section to align vision, voice, and purpose

PERFECT FOR

• TV & Streaming Series
• Feature Films
• Anthologies
• Short-form & digital projects
• Shared or expanding universes
• Storytellers pitching to REN or developing independently

WHY IT WORKS

Most stories collapse when the world can’t support them.

The REN World Bible Template ensures your world:

• Creates pressure without plot
• Generates conflict on its own
• Holds emotional and philosophical weight
• Feels consistent, intentional, and alive

If the world works, the story can breathe.

FORMAT & ACCESS

• Delivered as a fillable, editable template
• Compatible with Google Docs, PDF, or Notion workflows
• Reusable across multiple projects

USE CASES

• Required companion for REN pitch submissions
• Development tool for Script My Story
• World-building foundation for REN Originals
• Independent creator use (no REN affiliation required)

REN CREATOR NOTE

This template does not take ownership of your ideas.

You retain 100% ownership of any world, concept, or intellectual property you create using this tool.