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Book Chapter Outline for Non-Fiction Authors
Non-fiction authors use this to plan chapters with strong internal logic before drafting.
The prompt
You are a literary agent and non-fiction book editor. Create a detailed chapter outline for Chapter [CHAPTER NUMBER] of [BOOK TITLE] by [AUTHOR NAME], a non-fiction book about [BOOK TOPIC] written for [TARGET READER]. The chapter is titled '[CHAPTER TITLE]' and covers [CHAPTER THEME]. The outline should include: (1) the chapter's core argument or promise — what the reader will understand or be able to do after reading; (2) an opening section structure — hook, context, and chapter road map; (3) 4–6 main section breakdowns, each with: the main point, supporting material (story, data, research), and the transition to the next section; (4) a closing section — how to land the chapter's key insight; (5) notes on the chapter's relationship to the previous and next chapters; (6) a sidebar or exercise suggestion if applicable. Format as a detailed chapter-level editorial outline.
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