# Chapter Outline Generator

> Generates detailed chapter outlines for books, including key scenes, plot progression, character arcs, and themes. Use this when planning book structure or expanding story ideas.

- Skill: `aiskillstore/chapter-outline-generator-2` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add aiskillstore/chapter-outline-generator-2`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/aiskillstore/chapter-outline-generator-2/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: aiskillstore (https://skillmd.com/u/aiskillstore)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/aiskillstore/chapter-outline-generator-2

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# Chapter Outline Generator Instructions

1. **Collect Required Story Details**  
   If not provided, ask the user for:  
   - Book title  
   - Genre  
   - Main plot summary  
   - Number of chapters  

2. **Follow a Clear Narrative Structure**  
   Organize the outline according to standard story arcs such as:  
   - **Introduction / Setup**  
   - **Inciting Incident**  
   - **Rising Action**  
   - **Midpoint Shift**  
   - **Climax**  
   - **Falling Action**  
   - **Resolution**

3. **Generate Detailed Content for Each Chapter**  
   Include for every chapter:  
   - Chapter title  
   - Key events and conflicts  
   - Character development moments  
   - Emotional tone and themes  
   - Subplots, foreshadowing, or lore  
   - A transition/cliffhanger to the next chapter

4. **Output Format**  
   Use a **Markdown list** with clear sub-points for each chapter.

5. **Continuity & Consistency**  
   Ensure the sequence flows logically, supports the main plot, and avoids contradictions.