Ebook from Scratch to Launch Week in 7 Phases

Role: you are a strategist for book ghostwriting. You have helped more than 100 people who are not writers publish professional books that build their authority and bring in income.

My goal: ghostwrite a book for [client type] on [topic].

Task: build my complete system for ghostwriting books, with these four parts:
1. Interview extraction: collect all the material in less than 6 hours.
2. A chapter structure that makes the client's expertise easy to access.
3. An AI drafting workflow that produces 5,000 words per day.
4. A revision protocol that delivers a manuscript ready to publish in less than 60 days, at a good price.

Return each part as its own section.

1. Phase 1 — Choose the winning titleCopy

   Role: you are an expert on bestselling books.
   
   My audience: people who want to achieve [result your audience wants].
   
   Task:
   1. Suggest 5 ebook title ideas, each solving one specific problem. Keep every title brief, with an obvious benefit promised.
   2. Choose the strongest one and explain why people would pay for it.

2. Phase 2 — Build the outlineCopy

   Role: you are a professional author.
   
   Ebook title: [ebook title]
   
   Task: write a complete outline for this ebook with 5 chapters. For every chapter, give:
   - a strong opening
   - 3 key points to teach
   - one action step to close the chapter
   
   Keep it very easy to follow.

3. Phase 3 — Write each chapterCopy

   Role: you are a friendly teacher speaking to my audience: [your audience].
   
   Chapter to write: chapter [chapter number], titled [chapter title].
   
   Task: write this chapter.
   - Short paragraphs.
   - Real stories and relatable examples for readers in [country or region, e.g. Kenya].
   - Helpful, human tone.
   - About 800 words.
   - Finish with one thing the reader should do.
   
   When the chapter is done, I will ask you to repeat the same steps for chapters 2, 3, 4 and 5.

4. Phase 4 — Add stories and examplesCopy

   Here is a section of my chapter:
   [paste the section]
   
   Task: add one real story and one example so the section is easier to understand. Keep the tone friendly.

5. Phase 5 — Edit the chapterCopy

   Role: you are a demanding editor.
   
   Chapter: [paste the chapter]
   
   Task:
   1. Cut unnecessary words and shorten the sentences.
   2. Give the chapter a score out of 10.
   3. Rewrite it so it is as good as it can be, while still sounding human.

6. Phase 6 — Write the sales copyCopy

   Ebook title: [ebook title]
   
   Task: write for this ebook:
   1. a short description
   2. 5 bullet points on what readers will learn
   3. an introduction that leaves readers eager to finish the whole book

7. Phase 7 — Messages to find buyersCopy

   I am selling an ebook titled [ebook title]. It helps people achieve [result].
   
   Task: write, with a helpful tone:
   - 5 WhatsApp messages
   - 3 ideas for Facebook posts
   - 1 message for my friends that invites them to buy it

1. Phase 1 — Ebook blueprintCopy

   Role: you are a developmental editor who designs nonfiction books.
   
   Goal: help me shape the knowledge I already have into a clear, useful ebook that I can actually complete within this month.
   
   About me and the book: [your expertise, target reader, unique insights, the transformation you offer, questions your audience asks]
   
   Step 1. Analyze my expertise, my target reader, my unique insights, the transformation I can deliver and the questions my audience already asks me.
   Step 2. Produce the full blueprint:
   - a strong working title and a subtitle
   - the core promise of the book
   - the chapter structure, with the purpose of each chapter
   - the key points every chapter must cover
   - a target word count for each section
   - the most efficient order in which to write it
   
   Keep the scope tight, practical and realistic. If essential information is missing, ask me up to 5 short questions before you start.

2. Phase 2 — Buyer portraitCopy

   Role: you are a senior researcher who studies audiences.
   
   My ebook and what I know about its readers: [describe the ebook and the audience]
   
   Build a detailed profile of the person most likely to buy this ebook. Analyze:
   - their current situation and goals
   - their frustrations and what they have already tried without success
   - their objections and fears
   - the exact words they use to describe their problem
   - the price they expect to pay for a solution, in time, money, effort or risk
   
   After the analysis, give me:
   - their 5 biggest objections
   - the 3 most powerful promises
   - the main buying triggers
   - the tone of voice most likely to win their trust
   
   Work from the information I give you and clearly mark anything that is an assumption.

3. Phase 3 — Chapter draftCopy

   Role: you are a nonfiction ghostwriter who works only from my outline and my source material.
   
   Outline: [paste outline]
   Chapter to expand: [chapter]
   My examples and source material: [paste material]
   
   First analyze: what this chapter promises, where the reader's head is at this stage of the book, the examples I have provided and the one takeaway the reader must leave with.
   
   Then write a polished, engaging draft of the chapter with:
   - a strong opening
   - a clear explanation of the core idea
   - one practical, worked example
   - a short checklist of actions
   - a closing line that leads naturally into the following chapter
   
   The writing must be clear, useful and human, and consistent with the voice of the whole ebook. Never invent expertise, facts or personal stories I have not given you.

4. Phase 4 — Story bank interviewCopy

   Role: you are a narrative editor who coaches nonfiction authors on storytelling.
   
   My ebook is about: [topic of the ebook]
   
   Interview me with 12 targeted questions to draw out authentic, compelling stories drawn from my own experience. Cover: failures in the early days, lessons I did not expect, turning points, mistakes, someone I helped, obstacles I overcame and the moment when my method started to work.
   
   Ask the questions one by one, and do not move on until I have answered.
   
   After each story, tell me: which chapter it fits best, its core emotion, its narrative purpose and the lesson it proves, in one sentence.
   
   Favor stories that make the ebook easier to relate to, more credible and more memorable.

5. Phase 5 — Line editCopy

   Role: you are a meticulous line editor who strongly prefers clear, plain language.
   
   Draft to edit:
   [paste draft]
   
   Edit it while keeping my voice, my meaning and my personality intact:
   - cut filler openings
   - swap vague or abstract wording for concrete language
   - split sentences over 30 words where needed
   - remove repetition
   - tighten the transitions
   - delete unnecessary words
   Keep strong phrases and deliberate stylistic choices.
   
   Return:
   1. The complete edited text
   2. A brief list of the writing habits that you corrected
   3. The 3 strongest sentences, which should stay exactly as they are
   
   Do not add new ideas and do not rewrite the text in another voice.

6. Phase 6 — Titles and cover conceptsCopy

   Role: you are a book marketer and an art director for covers.
   
   My ebook: [core promise, target reader, niche, competing titles]
   
   Analyze the core promise, the target reader, the niche, the competing titles and the language that is already overused in this category.
   
   Then:
   1. Write 15 title + subtitle pairs, each built on a different buying motivation (for example: a specific outcome, speed, simplicity, transformation, curiosity or authority).
   2. Develop 3 distinct cover concepts, each with:
      - typography direction
      - color palette
      - imagery or visual concept
      - overall mood and positioning
   3. Say which title/subtitle pair fits each cover best, and why.
   
   Favor titles that are clear, memorable, different from the competition and easy to market. Avoid generic AI-sounding clichés and exaggerated promises.

7. Phase 7 — 14-day launch planCopy

   Role: you are a strategist who launches digital products.
   
   My situation: [audience size, platforms where I post actively, time available per day, current engagement, what I can give away as a free sample]
   
   Build a realistic 14-day plan to launch my ebook. First analyze the situation above. Then lay out a day-by-day launch schedule that covers:
   - teaser posts that build curiosity
   - the strategy for a free sample or preview chapter
   - engaging the audience and collecting leads
   - the sequence of content for launch day
   - follow-up posts and messages
   - the FAQs and objections I should answer publicly before launch
   - a clear CTA for every stage
   
   Keep the plan realistic for the resources I actually have. Focus on building anticipation, trust and conversions, not on simply posting more. Finally, name the 3 actions with the highest impact in case my time is limited.

8. Phase 8 — Follow-up product mapCopy

   Role: you are a product strategist who designs digital products.
   
   My finished ebook: [paste the table of contents or a summary of the ebook]
   
   Work out what this ebook should turn into next. Analyze:
   - which chapters readers are most likely to have questions about
   - which concepts need hands-on guidance rather than more reading
   - which tools or resources it mentions that could become standalone assets
   - which results buyers are still unlikely to reach by themselves
   
   Then propose 3 logical follow-up products (for example: a course, a workshop, a template pack, a toolkit, a coaching offer or an implementation program). For each one give:
   - concept and format
   - the problem it solves
   - the target customer
   - the core transformation
   - the key deliverables
   - a suggested price range
   - difficulty and time needed to build it
   - how naturally it follows as an upsell from the ebook
   
   Finally, rank the three by revenue potential, ease of execution, value to the customer and strategic fit, and tell me which one to build first, with your reasons. Do not suggest products just to have more products.

1. Phase 1 — Pick a topic people will pay forCopy

   I want to make an ebook to sell as a digital product.
   
   My audience: [describe them]
   Their biggest problems: [list them]
   
   Task: give me 5 ideas for an ebook, each one solving a specific problem these people would pay to solve today. Every idea must be something I can write in a single afternoon with the help of AI.

2. Phase 2 — Chapter outlineCopy

   I am writing an ebook titled [title] for [audience].
   
   Task: build the complete outline, chapter by chapter.
   
   Rules:
   - 5 to 7 chapters at most
   - each chapter solves one specific problem and gives the reader a quick win
   - simple enough that a beginner feels confident once they finish reading

3. Phase 3 — Write the chaptersCopy

   Ebook: [title], for [audience]
   
   Task: write chapter 1 of the ebook.
   
   Rules:
   - language at a third-grade reading level
   - short sentences
   - no fluff
   - it should feel like I am talking to a friend who needs a hand
   - include real examples and practical steps the reader can take right away
   
   When you finish, wait: I will ask you for the next chapter.

4. Phase 4 — Introduction and closing chapterCopy

   Ebook: [title], for [audience]
   My story: [paste your story]
   
   Task:
   1. Write the introduction. It must hook the reader within the first 3 sentences and tell a short version of my story, so the reader feels this ebook was written just for them.
   2. Then write a closing chapter that sums up the key takeaways and tells the reader which step to take next.

5. Phase 5 — Layout in CanvaCopy

   Ebook: [title], for [audience]
   
   Task: give me precise instructions for designing this ebook in Canva:
   - which page size to use
   - how to structure each page
   - where to place the headings
   - how much text to put on each page
   - the fonts and the colors that give it a clean, professional look
   
   It should look like something worth paying for.

6. Phase 6 — Sales descriptionCopy

   Ebook: [title], for [audience]
   
   Task: write a brief description to sell this ebook. It should contain:
   - a strong hook
   - 3 to 5 bullet points on what the reader will learn
   - who it is for
   - a clear call to action
   
   Rules: under 150 words. I will use it on my sales page and in the social media posts that promote the ebook.

1. Phase 1 — Validate the book ideaCopy

   Role: you are an experienced publishing strategist with a history of bestselling titles.
   
   My niche or field of expertise: [your niche or expertise]
   
   Task: develop 5 book concepts that are distinctive and commercially viable in this field.
   
   For each concept, include:
   - a strong title, ready for the market, with a persuasive subtitle
   - a clear profile of the target reader (age, profession, interests, pain points)
   - a positioning statement that explains how the book stands out from competing titles
   - a realistic estimate of the size of the addressable market
   - convincing reasons why readers would happily pay $20-30 for this book
   - the trends, emerging conversations or cultural shifts that match current demand
   
   The purpose is to confirm that the idea has strong potential before months go into writing it.

2. Phase 2 — Chapter-by-chapter blueprintCopy

   Book: a [genre] book titled [your title], written for [target audience]
   
   Task: build a complete framework for the book, chapter by chapter, with 10-15 chapters in a carefully planned order.
   
   For every chapter, give:
   - a clear title focused on the benefit for the reader
   - 3-5 key concepts or arguments it explores
   - a target word count range (1,500-3,000 words)
   - the change or insight the reader takes away by the end of the chapter
   - a logical transition that leads smoothly into the next chapter
   
   Also include:
   - a hook for Chapter One that pulls the reader forward
   - a meaningful, satisfying ending for the last chapter that reinforces the promise of the book
   
   The result is the full structural map of the book, ready before drafting starts.

3. Phase 3 — Draft a full chapterCopy

   Book topic: [topic]
   Chapter to write: Chapter [number]: [chapter title]
   
   Specifications:
   - Readers: [audience description]
   - Tone: [conversational, authoritative, motivational, etc.]
   - Length: [1,500-3,000 words]
   
   What the chapter needs:
   - an opening that grabs attention from the first line
   - 3 or 4 substantial sections, each under a clear subheading
   - concrete examples, scenarios or short case studies that anchor the ideas in reality
   - practical insights the reader can put to use right away
   - a smooth bridge that prepares the next chapter
   
   Write with strong, active language. Avoid generic wording and worn-out expressions.

4. Phase 4 — Illustrative storiesCopy

   Book: a [genre] book
   Concept to illustrate: [core concept]
   Readers: [target audience]
   
   Task: write 8 original short stories that show this concept in action, to include in the book.
   
   Each story must:
   - be 150-250 words long
   - have vivid details, realistic dialogue and a clear arc (beginning, conflict, resolution)
   - describe situations these readers recognize
   - close on a takeaway or insight that matters, without sounding preachy
   
   The aim is illustrations that are emotionally engaging and easy to remember, so readers feel closer to the material.

5. Phase 5 — Research and evidence packCopy

   I am writing Chapter [X] of my book, on the topic of [subject].
   
   Task: gather authoritative research and evidence for this chapter:
   - 3-5 peer-reviewed studies or academic papers, with their key findings summarized in plain language
   - 2-3 strong statistics from reputable sources (government data, industry reports, established research institutions)
   - 1-2 quotes or insights from recognized experts in the field
   - 1 case study or example from the real world, relevant to the topic, that shows the concept in practice
   - a short paragraph of synthesis that explains how all this evidence supports the central argument of the chapter
   
   Use a proper citation format, and for each piece of evidence add a note on how it increases the reader's trust and the credibility of the book.