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What is the best format for writing a novel?

I am trying to write a book, a paperback novel average length maybe 250-300 pages. I’m guessing it would be around 10-12 words per line.
I really have no idea on how to set it up, I just have the story and thats it. What is the best way to do this, The problem I’m having is knowing where to end and begin chapters. I dont have MSWord, I only have notepad, is there a small program you could recommend?
thanks electric blue

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