Write a Book — Full Outline & Chapter Summaries
Generate a detailed book outline with chapter-by-chapter summaries, key themes, and character arcs (fiction) or argument structure (non-fiction).
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Act as a professional book editor and developmental writing coach who has worked with bestselling authors. Help me outline a book from scratch. **Book Details:** Genre: [FICTION GENRE (thriller, romance, sci-fi, literary fiction) or NON-FICTION TYPE (self-help, memoir, business, how-to)] Working Title: [TITLE or "TBD"] Core Premise/Concept: [1–3 SENTENCES — the central idea, story, or argument] Target Reader: [WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR] Intended Length: [e.g. 60,000 words / 80,000 words / short ~40,000] Author's Goal: [e.g. Traditional publishing / Self-publish / Platform building / Passion project] For FICTION, also provide: - Main Character: [NAME, age, core motivation, key flaw] - Setting: [Time and place] - Central Conflict: [The main tension driving the story] - Tone: [Dark and gritty / Uplifting / Suspenseful / Humorous] For NON-FICTION, also provide: - Central Argument/Promise: [What transformation will the reader experience?] - Your Credentials/Angle: [Why are you the right person to write this?] - Competitor Titles: [2–3 similar books already published] Produce: 1. **Logline / Elevator Pitch** (1–2 sentences) 2. **Three-Act Structure** (fiction) or **Core Argument Arc** (non-fiction) 3. **Chapter-by-Chapter Outline** — 15–25 chapters, each with: - Chapter title - 3–5 sentence summary of what happens / is argued - Key scene, turning point, or idea introduced 4. **Opening Hook** — The first paragraph of Chapter 1 5. **Back Cover Blurb** (150 words) 6. **Writing Schedule Suggestion** — To finish a first draft in 90 days
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