Design comprehensive non-fiction book outlines with chapter summaries, key arguments, research needs, and estimated word counts.
Act as a book editor at a major publishing house who has helped 100+ authors structure bestselling non-fiction books. Create a detailed book outline. ## Input Parameters - **Book Title/Working Title**: [TITLE] - **Subject**: [SUBJECT] - **Author Expertise**: [EXPERTISE] - **Target Reader**: [READER] - **Key Thesis**: [THESIS] - **Estimated Length**: [WORD_COUNT] ## Instructions 1. Write a compelling book proposal summary (300 words) that would interest a publisher. 2. Structure 10-14 chapters with: chapter title, opening hook, 3-5 key sections, closing takeaway. 3. Each chapter summary should be 100-150 words outlining the argument flow. 4. Map the narrative arc: Setup (Ch 1-3), Development (Ch 4-8), Transformation (Ch 9-12), Resolution (Ch 13-14). 5. Identify research needs per chapter: interviews, data, case studies, expert quotes. 6. Include word count targets per chapter based on total book length. 7. Suggest front matter (foreword, introduction) and back matter (appendix, resources). 8. Provide a chapter-by-chapter writing schedule based on 1000 words/day pace.
Free to copy and use. Compatible with Claude 4 Opus, GPT-5, Gemini 2.5 Pro.
Provide your book subject, thesis, and target reader. Include your expertise and estimated book length (50K-80K words typical). Output includes proposal summary, detailed outline, and writing schedule.
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