A book or series bible is a collection of facts about the book(s) your writing. It's away to help keep the information and story consistent from one chapter to another or one book to another. Here's a list of sections to consider for a bible:
- Characters: What do the characters look like? Include features, clothes, etc. What are their personalities? Shy, bold, mean. Do they have any special identifying traits? Say a scar on their forehead.
- Plot outline: What happens in the book? Identify chapters or page numbers, if possible.
- Timeline: If the book starts in January and ends in May, is there a chapter that takes place in December? Take notice of these gaps.
- Map: Should the book orient the reader to the world around the characters?
- Topography: What are the places the characters visit? What do they look like?
- World Details or Magic System: What are the rules of the world? For example, everyone must watch the Hunger Games.
- Monster Manual: Who are the creatures that run about the book? What do they look like?
- Family Tree: Who is considered part of the characters family? Is there a long lost uncle that needs to be mentioned?
- Glossary of Terms: What are the languages of the world? Do they say hello and goodbye differently from our world.
- Style Sheet: Is a particular word titled vs. not titled? Is a common word spelled differently in the world?