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Write and Sell a 5-Chapter Ebook in 7 Phases

Takes you from topic to a sellable 5-chapter ebook: pick the title, build the outline, write each chapter, add stories, edit tightly, draft the sales copy and get messages to find buyers. Each phase can also be used on its own.

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  1. Phase 1 — Choose the winning title
    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 outline
    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 chapter
    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 examples
    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 chapter
    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 copy
    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 buyers
    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
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    - where readers will probably get lost or lose interest
    - where ideas repeat or are explained more than needed
    - where transitions feel weak or sudden
    
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    - driven by curiosity
    - focused on the benefit
    
    Rank all 10 from strongest to weakest by how much they appeal to my target audience, in a table. Then explain why your top choice is the one most likely to win clicks, downloads and readers.
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    Task: build a 7-day plan that gets my ebook as much visibility, as many downloads and as many sales as possible. The day-by-day roadmap must include:
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