# Book Outline

> Phase 2: Outlining. Apply genre-specific structures, generate per-chapter specs, cross-reference map, structural validation.

- Skill: `thedixitjain/book-outline` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add thedixitjain/book-outline`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/thedixitjain/book-outline/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: thedixitjain (https://skillmd.com/u/thedixitjain)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/thedixitjain/book-outline

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# Phase 2: Outlining

Genre structures: Fiction → 3-Act/15-Beat · Non-fiction → Problem→Principles→Practice→Advanced · Technical → Intro(15%)→Foundations(25%)→Practice(30%)→Advanced(20%)→Reference(10%).

Per-chapter spec: hook · key concepts (3-5) · word target (±10%) · difficulty · prerequisites · source refs.

Cross-reference map as DAG. Rules: no cycles, each concept defined only at first appearance.

Validation by genre:
- **Fiction**: narrative arc complete, protagonist arc natural, conflict escalation, climax placement
- **Non-fiction**: problem→solution linear, difficulty gradient, each part has clear purpose
- **Technical**: novice→expert ordering, code deps correct, exercise gradient smooth

Output: `outline.md` (structure overview, chapter specs, dependency map, validation results).

Gate: outline.md exists, all chapters specified, cross-reference map written.


## Post-Completion

Update the project dashboard status:

```bash
node {PLUGIN_ROOT}/velith.mjs scan [project-dir] --plugin-root={PLUGIN_ROOT}
```

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**Source:** [`hashgraph-online/awesome-codex-plugins`](https://github.com/hashgraph-online/awesome-codex-plugins) → `plugins/epicsagas/Velith/skills/book-outline/SKILL.md`