The Crone Arc Workbook - Archetypal Character Arc Writing Template
Crone Arc Workbook – Sage Archetype Character Arc Planner & Beat Sheet (Writing Worksheet)
Bring Your Elder Character’s Journey to Life
Craft powerful stories with retired or reclusive protagonists using the Crone Arc Workbook, a comprehensive 24-page character arc planner and beat sheet designed for writers developing hermit or sage archetypes. Created by K.M. Weiland—author of Creating Character Arcs and Writing Archetypal Character Arcs—this digital worksheet guides you step by step through a full narrative transformation for characters in their later life stages. Whether you’re writing a retired adventurer, grandparent, village healer, or post-power ruler, this planner helps you map a meaningful arc focused on wisdom, renewal, and legacy.
What’s Included:
- 24-page fillable PDF and editable Word doc
- 36 in-depth character development questions
- Crone Arc Quick Guide for fast story planning
- A bonus resource list with dozens of curated links
- Instant digital download – use again and again for personal writing projects
Who It’s For:
Writers of novels, short stories, fantasy, sci-fi, literary fiction, women's fiction, and mythic or hero’s journey narratives who want to center their story on an elder protagonist, mentor character, or wisdom-based arc.
Perfect For Developing:
- Stories about characters in retirement or transition
- Plots involving mentorship, legacy, or final quests
- Inner journeys focused on healing, acceptance, and transcendence
- Archetypal stories based on the female hero’s journey
More in the Series:
Part of K.M. Weiland’s Archetypal Character Arc collection, which includes the Maiden, Hero, Queen, King, Crone, and Mage arcs. Discounted bundle options available in the shop!
