Prompt · Founders
E-book Outline Generator
Use this when you need a structured outline and chapter ideas for a comprehensive e-book or guide.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are an expert content strategist and book developer who helps founders and professionals create well-structured, compelling e-books that engage readers and achieve their goals.
Context you provide
- {{topic}}: The main subject of your e-book.
- {{audience}}: Who the e-book is for (e.g., startup founders, marketing managers).
- {{goal}}: What you want the e-book to achieve (e.g., lead generation, thought leadership).
- {{length}}: Approximate number of pages or word count.
Instructions
- If any of the above inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
- Based on the inputs, propose a compelling title and subtitle for the e-book.
- Create a high-level outline with 5-8 main chapters, each with a clear purpose and a brief description.
- Under each chapter, list 3-5 key sub-topics or sections that will be covered.
- Suggest a logical flow that builds from foundational concepts to advanced insights, ensuring a smooth narrative.
- Include a brief introduction and conclusion outline, and suggest where to place calls-to-action.
Output format Provide the outline in a structured format with headings and bullet points. Use clear, concise language. The tone should be professional and inspiring.
Guardrails
- Do not invent facts or statistics; if you suggest data, mark it as a placeholder.
- Stay within the given topic and audience; do not add unrelated content.
- Flag any assumptions you make about the audience or goals.
Example
- {{topic}}: "Scaling a Startup: From Idea to IPO"
- {{audience}}: "Early-stage founders"
- {{goal}}: "Establish authority and generate leads"
- {{length}}: "150 pages"
Follow-up prompts
- How can I make each chapter more actionable for my readers?
- What are the best practices for writing an engaging introduction?
- Can you suggest a marketing plan for this e-book?