book-writing

Structure non-fiction books with premise definition, chapter architecture, and multi-pass revision.

2|Updated Jul 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/poorvith-mp/skills-writing --skill book-writing-poorvith-mp
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: book-writing
Source: https://github.com/poorvith-mp/skills-writing/tree/main/skills/book-writing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/poorvith-mp/skills-writing --skill book-writing-poorvith-mp

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Turning scattered ideas, blog posts, or notes into a coherent 60,000-word non-fiction book is hard: premises drift, chapters repeat each other, and drafts stall without a clear architecture. This Skill provides a disciplined framework for defining a core premise, structuring chapters, sustaining narrative voice, and revising systematically. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Core Premise & Reader Contract: Formulate a single-sentence organizing idea and define the reader's before-and-after transformation arc. - 10-Chapter Architecture: Apply a 3-act structure with a fractal chapter template covering hook, concept, implementation, objections, and summary. - 3-Pass Revision Methodology: Run separate structural, argument-level, and line-editing passes to polish the full manuscript. - Use Case: A senior engineer wants to write a book on software reliability. Use this Skill to produce a BOOK-PROPOSAL.md with a one-sentence thesis, competitive title analysis, and a chapter-by-chapter outline with case study anchors. ## Quick Start Use the book-writing skill to turn my notes on engineering leadership into a structured 10-chapter book proposal with a core premise and chapter outline.

Frequently Asked Questions about book-writing

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I structure a non-fiction book outline?▼

Start with a single-sentence core premise, then apply a 3-act structure across roughly 10 chapters: the broken paradigm, the new framework, and mastery with implementation. Each chapter follows a fractal template of hook, concept, actionable proof, objections, and summary.

How do I turn blog posts into a book manuscript?▼

Avoid stapling unrelated posts together. First define one organizing idea and a reader transformation arc, then map existing material into a chapter architecture, cutting or rewriting anything that does not serve each chapter's single major idea.

What should a non-fiction book proposal include?▼

A book proposal should include a working title, a one-sentence core premise, target audience and word count, competitive title analysis with clear differentiation, and a chapter-by-chapter architecture with core arguments and narrative case study anchors.

How many revision passes does a book draft need?▼

This methodology uses three passes: a structural edit for chapter order and logical gaps, an argument polish for evidence and frameworks, and a line edit read aloud for rhythm, phrasing, and weak verbs.

When is book-writing not the right approach?▼

It is not suited for screenplays, short essays, or paragraph-level line editing of finished prose. Those tasks need dedicated screenwriting, essay-structure, or line-editing workflows instead of book-scale architecture.