ChatGPT - Book Writing (Novel) Prompts

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ChatGPT - Book Writing Prompt # / Getting Premise Ideas

Give me 10 premise ideas for an [GENRE: epic fantasy dragon shifter] book

ChatGPT - Book Writing Prompt / Getting the SYNOPSIS

Given the following premise and story information, give me [a highly detailed synopsis] for a [GENRE: epic fantasy dragon shifter] story in the traditional three act structure. Each act should be clearly labelled and should build toward the ending I've described.
Premise: [_] - example: Premise: A former dragon hunter discovers he's part dragon. He must reconcile his past deeds with his new identity, following a trail of clues to prevent a calamity that threatens both dragons and humans.
Style Notes: [_] - example: Moral ambiguity, interconnected threads of destiny, a hero's internal struggle.
Ending: [_] - example: The protagonist's struggle leads him to a realization that his dragon hunting past was not entirely misguided. He sees the necessity of controlling the dragon population for the greater good of both species. He returns to hunting but with a new philosophy, targeting only those who threaten the balance. The ending remains morally ambiguous as readers question whether he's fallen back into his old ways or found a new path.
Other Information: [_] - example:

ChatGPT - Book Writing Prompt / Get Detailed Summary-OUTLINE - using Outline Method

Using [the following synopsis], create a [detailed summary] of the story, fleshing out additional details, and breaking it into parts using the [OUTLINE METHOD OF CHOICE]:
[Paste Synopsis here]
[Paste Outline method here / or type outline name] - link

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Using [the above synopsis], create a [detailed summary] of the story, fleshing out additional details, and breaking it into parts using the 24 chapter novel outline, summarized below:
[Paste the Outline method here - 24 chapter novel outline] - link

ChatGPT - Book Writing Prompt / Getting some Character Profiles

Write a character profile about the protagonist/antagonist/mentor of this novel: [INSERT SYNOPSIS]
Here is what we know so far about this character: [INSERT CURRENT SUMMARY OF CHARACTER]
Include the following elements: [INSERT DESIRED ELEMENTS HERE]

OR

Write a character profile about the protagonist of this novel, Thalrik (using the Above SYNOPSIS)
Here is what we know so far about this character: [INSERT CURRENT SUMMARY OF CHARACTER] - anything you know about them, or you want them to have, particular quirks that you already got in your head - OTHERWISE you can just DELETE THIS WHOLE LINE -
Include the following elements: [INSERT DESIRED ELEMENTS HERE] - physcial description, backstory - OTHERWISE you can just DELETE THIS WHOLE LINE -

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Write a character profile about the protagonist of this novel, Thalrik (using the Above SYNOPSIS)

ChatGPT - Book Writing Prompt / Getting Action Beats

Take the [following/above chapter summary], and generate a list of [12 highly detailed action beats] for a script with [additional STORY INFORMATION] to fully flesh out the chapter. Make sure to always use proper nouns instead of pronouns.
[Paste Chapter 1 Info here, from above] - example: "Chapter 1, Really Bad Day: Thalrik, a seasoned dragon hunter, fails in a hunt, revealing a growing disillusionment with his profession and an inexplicable connection with a dragon he slays."

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Style Prompt (Short and Succinct): "First person past point of view of Thalrik, show don't tell, deep point of view. Realistic dialogue. Stronger verbs. Lots of conflict, drama, and description. Avoid mushy descriptions/dialogue."
In ChatGPT, paste this in the Custom Instructions, in 2nd box "How would you like ChatGPT to respond?", less than 1500 characters. That's a lot more room that you get in Sudowrite. After you save that, you don't even need to include the style prompt here.

ChatGPT - Book Writing Prompt / Getting the Prose - Writing the Chapter - by Action Beats

"Write 1000 words of a chapter using the following details:

Genre: [ENTER GENRE] - example: "epic fantasy dragon shifter"

Tone: [ENTER TONE HERE] - example: dark

Point of View: [ENTER POV/TENSE HERE] - ["STYLE PROMPT" GOES HERE]

Setting: [ENTER SETTING HERE] - removed because this is just an example. Use this when really doing it.

Key Characters: [ENTER CHARACTER DETAILS HERE] - example: Thalrik (it already did the character profile on him earlier, so just list his name here) - you can paste the summary of the character prompt in here to give it more information about that character

Story Beats to Cover: [INSERT STORY BEATS] - usually give it 2-3 story beats per prompt. [Paste in the first 3 story beats from above]

ChatGPT - Book Writing Prompt / Getting a 'STORY CONCEPT'

Give me 20 high-concept pitches for a bestselling [GENRE: science fiction beach romance] novel.

ChatGPT - Book Writing Prompt / Getting A 'SYNOPSIS' (ACTS 1-3) - from a Story Concept

Using [the following concept], write a [story synopsis] for a bestselling [GENRE: science fiction beach romance] book. Be sure to divide the story into 3 acts, and include climax and ending of the book.
[Paste book concept here]

ChatGPT - Book Writing Prompt / Getting a Book's Chapter 'SUMMARY' - from a Synopsis' (ACTS 1-3) - CHAPTERS Outline

Using [the FOLLOWING synopsis], write a detailed [12-step OUTLINE] based on the [Hero's Journey framework as defined by Christopher Vogler].
NOTE: This is for getting Chapters.

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Using [the ABOVE synopsis], write a detailed [12-step outline] based on [the Hero's Journey framework as defined by Christopher Vogler].

ChatGPT - Book Writing Prompt / Getting Chapter #'s 'STORY BEATS' - From a Single Chapter Summary - from a Synopsis (ACTS 1-3)' Chapter Outline

Using [the following chapter summary], create a detailed outline [for the chapter] with [12 story beats]. They delve deeper into the specific action and emotional beats that happen throughout the entire chapter.
[Paste Chapter #'s Summary here]

ChatGPT - Book Writing Prompt / Writing 'PART OF A SINGLE CHAPTER' - 1. Ordinary World - 2 Beats at a time / 'REPEAT' for each group of 2 beats

"Write [600 words] of a chapter using the following details:

Genre: [ENTER GENRE] - example: "epic fantasy dragon shifter" or "science fiction beach romance"

Tone: [ENTER TONE HERE] - example: "lighthearted"

Point of View: [ENTER POV/TENSE HERE] - example: "first person point of view from [CHARACTER's] perspective

Style: Avoid mushy dialogue and descriptions, use realistic and punchy dialogue. / Optional: Do it in the style of Jane Austin.
[PASTE 2 FIRST STORY BEATS HERE]"

Extra stuff that you may not need yet:

"Setting: [ENTER SETTING HERE]

Key Characters: [ENTER CHARACTER DETAILS HERE]

Story Beats to Cover: [INSERT STORY BEATS]"

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