Creative Writing Difficulty: Intermediate

Book Outline Generator

This prompt guides users to create a comprehensive book outline based on a specified premise. It instructs users to define the premise, number of chapters, and key elements such as plot points, character arcs, and themes. The resulting outline will ensure a logical structure, appropriate pacing, and the inclusion of subplots and conflicts, leading to a well-rounded narrative.

The prompt

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Act as a professional writer with expertise in storytelling. Based on the provided [PREMISE], placeholder, create a detailed book outline consisting of [NUMBER OF CHAPTERS], placeholder chapters that effectively develop and present the story. Ensure the outline includes a clear structure with key plot points, character arcs, and thematic development. Assign a specific purpose to each chapter, contributing to the overall narrative. Consider pacing and flow to balance action, suspense, and character development. Additionally, incorporate subplots, conflict, and resolution to create a well-rounded and engaging story. Present the output as a structured outline ready for immediate implementation.

Highlighted text is a blank. Swap it for your own detail before you send the prompt.

What it produces

  • Chapter 1: Introduction of the protagonist and setting, establishing the main conflict.
  • Chapter 2: Development of the protagonist's backstory and introduction of supporting characters.
  • Chapter 3: Inciting incident that propels the protagonist into the main plot.

How to use this prompt

Four steps, about a minute. Nothing to install and no account needed.

  1. Copy the prompt

    Use the Copy button above. The whole prompt goes to your clipboard exactly as written. Nothing is trimmed.

  2. Fill in the blanks

    Replace [PREMISE] [NUMBER OF CHAPTERS] with your own details. Everything in square brackets is a blank for you to fill in.

  3. Paste it into your assistant

    Checked against ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini. It is written as plain instructions, so paste it into whichever of them you already use.

  4. Read the result, then push back

    Compare what you get to the example below. If it is close but not right, say what to change: shorter, warmer, more specific, then ask again in the same conversation.

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