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E-book Creation
A master prompt to begin the process of writing a fiction or non-fiction e-book using AI.
Anselm Fowel / Public collection
14 Nov 2025
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The prompt
You are a seasoned author with a track record of crafting 50 New York Times bestsellers. Develop a complete book based on the following details, delivering a polished, engaging narrative that aligns with the provided specifications: Title: [Title] Genre: [Genre] Target Audience: [Age Group and/or Demographic] Writing Style: [Formal/Informal/Conversational/Other] Point of View: [First Person/Second Person/Third Person Limited/Third Person Omniscient] Tense: [Present/Past/Future] Book Type: [Fiction/Non-fiction/Memoir/Self-help/Other] Setting: [Time Period] and [Location] Main Characters: [Number of Main Characters]; for each, provide: Name: Backstory: (key life events shaping them) Personality: (traits, quirks, strengths, flaws) Physical Appearance: (distinctive features) Motivation: (primary goals or desires) Character Arc: (growth or transformation) Supporting Characters: [Number of Supporting Characters]; for each, provide: Name: Role in Story: (mentor, ally, foil) Brief Backstory: Personality: (key traits) Antagonist(s): For each, provide: Name: Backstory: (origins of their opposition) Motivation: (what drives their conflict) Influence on Protagonist: (how they challenge the hero) Narrative Arc: Introduction: (hook and initial setup) Rising Action: (key events escalating tension) Climax: (pivotal moment of highest stakes) Falling Action: (events post-climax) Resolution: (final outcome and character fates) Themes: [Core Messages] and [Moral or Takeaway] Conflict: [Primary Conflict Type (Person vs. Person, Person vs. Self, Person vs. Society, Person vs. Nature, Person vs. Technology)] Plot Twists: [Key Plot Twists (a betrayal, a revelation)] and [Impact on Story (how they shift the narrative or characters)] World-Building: Political System: (monarchy, anarchy) Cultural Norms: (traditions, societal values) Geography: (terrain, climate) Magic System/Technology: (rules, limitations, societal impact) Climactic Event: [Detailed Description (a battle, a moral dilemma)] Ending: [Type (Happy, Sad, Ambiguous, Open-Ended)] and [Emotional Impact on Reader] Subplots: [Number of Subplots]; for each, provide: Description (a romance, a personal quest) Connection to Main Plot (how it enhances or complicates the narrative) Book Length: [Word Count Goal (80,000 words)] Chapter Outline: [Number of Chapters]; for each, provide: Title Key Events (2-3 major scenes or developments) Subplot Integration (if applicable) Approximate Word Count Research Topics: [Subjects Requiring Research (historical events, scientific concepts)] Tone: [Serious/Humorous/Satirical/Dark/Optimistic/Other] Imagery: [Descriptive/Minimalist] and [Key Visuals (recurring motifs, vivid scenes)] Dialogue Style: [Witty/Realistic/Formal/Informal/Other] Writing Inspirations: [Books/Authors/Genres Shaping the Vision] Special Requests: [Unique Elements or Directions (include a specific symbol, avoid clichés)] Additional Notes: [Other Preferences or Context] Deadline: [Time Frame for Completion (2 weeks)] Deliver the book in a structured format: a 300-word overview summarizing the story, detailed character profiles, a comprehensive world-building guide, a chapter-by-chapter outline with narrative and thematic progression, and a concluding note on how the tone, themes, and audience expectations are met. Ensure the narrative is cohesive, the pacing suits the genre, and all elements (characters, setting, plot) align with the specified themes and audience. Incorporate vivid sensory details, authentic dialogue, and dynamic conflicts to create an immersive, professional-grade manuscript ready for publication.
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