Agent skill · writing content · aiskillstore
chapter-outline-generator
Generates comprehensive chapter outlines for books, including key topics, subtopics, learning objectives, and estimated word counts. Use this when the user needs help structuring a book chapter or creating a table of contents.
Why this skill is useful
Provides a structured framework for generating detailed chapter outlines that authors may not have, enhancing their writing process.
What it needs
About 3k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 405 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Chapter Outline Generator Purpose This skill helps authors create detailed, structured chapter outlines for their books. It ensures logical flow, comprehensive coverage, and balanced chapter lengths. When to Use User is starting a new book and needs chapter structure User wants to expand a single chapter into detailed sections User needs to reorganize or rebalance existing chapters User requests a table of contents or chapter breakdown Instructions Step 1: Understand the Context Ask the user for: Book title and genre/subject matter Target audience (academic, general readers, children, etc.) Overall book theme or main argument Approximate desired book length (word count or page count) Number of chapters desired (if known) Step 2: Generate Chapter Framework For each chapter, create: Chapter Number and Title: Clear, engaging chapter titles Chapter Summary: 2-3 sentence overview of what the chapter covers Learning Objectives: 3-5 key takeaways readers should gain Main Sections: 3-7 major sections within the chapter Subsections: 2-4 subsections under each main section Estimated Word Count: Based on overall book length and chapter importance Step 3: Ensure Logical Flow Check that chapters build upon each other logically Ensure no major topic gaps Verify balanced distribution of content across chapters Confirm clear progression from introduction to conclusion Step 4: Output Format Present the outline in a clean, hierarchical format: Examples Example 1: Fiction Novel User: "I'm writing a mystery novel about a detective solving art thefts. …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills aiskillstore/chapter-outline-generator