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.
SkillScore61Maintained
Automatic
◆Writing & Editing pack
Last verified 8/22/2026
What it changes
Passed 14 of 23 test cases with the skill, and 6 of 23 without it.
Without skill26%
With skill61%
Checks it passed that the model alone missed
Each chapter details emotional tone.
The response inquires about the missing book title.
Each chapter details character development moments.
and 11 more in the full report
9 fixed5 passed either way8 still failing1 broke
Pass-rate lift
+35 pp
Tokens
+12%
Agent turns
0%
Response time
-5%
Model gemini-3.6-flashMeasured 8/22/2026v214 of 23 cases passed with skill
Tokens, turns and time describe resource use, not a dollar price.
See it in action
One of 9 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
1 of 9
Prompt
I want a 10-chapter outline for a book titled 'The Clockwork Crown'.
What was checked, without and with the skill
Checked
Without skill
With skill
The response asks the user to provide the genre before producing the outline.
Missed
Passed
The response asks the user to provide the plot summary before producing the outline.
Missed
Passed
case-03 · gemini-3.6-flash · 8/22/2026 · answers are capped and redacted
What's inside
The instructions your model reads when the skill loads.
SKILL.md33 linessingle file
Chapter Outline Generator Instructions
Collect Required Story Details
If not provided, ask the user for:
Book title
Genre
Main plot summary
Number of chapters
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
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
Output Format
Use a Markdown list with clear sub-points for each chapter.
Continuity & Consistency
Ensure the sequence flows logically, supports the main plot, and avoids contradictions.