Why do I have to use Templates?

Title says it all, why am I forced to use 1 of 6 templates? If there is an option to start from blank I cannot find it because every time I select NEW it takes me to the 6 templates. If we are to be forced to use them, then atleast release a few more options then 6. Otherwise I have no other quams with the app.

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