| name | write-and-publish-book |
| description | End-to-end guided journey from initial concept through novel planning, character development, outlining, developmental editing, line editing, publishing, and marketing. Covers both fiction and nonfiction paths with decision gates for self-publishing versus traditional publishing.
Use when the user wants to write and publish book or needs a structured multi-step process for this goal.
Do NOT use when the request is a single-step task or requires professional advice beyond educational guidance. |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| type | workflow |
| skills | novel-architect character-architect book-outliner developmental-editor line-editor self-publishing-guide book-marketing |
| trigger_phrases | I want to write a book help me publish a novel guide me through writing a book how do I self-publish book writing process write and publish I have a book idea |
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Write And Publish Book
Estimated time: 3-6 months
This workflow guides you through the complete process of writing and publishing
a book, from the initial spark of an idea to a finished, marketed product on
store shelves or digital platforms. It chains together seven specialized skills
that cover novel architecture, character design, outlining, structural editing,
prose-level editing, publishing mechanics, and marketing strategy.
Whether you are writing literary fiction, genre fiction, or narrative nonfiction,
this workflow adapts to your path. A decision gate after the editing phase lets
you choose between self-publishing and traditional publishing, adjusting the
remaining steps accordingly.
By the end of this workflow you will have: a fully planned novel structure,
developed characters, a detailed outline, a structurally sound manuscript,
polished prose, a publishing plan, and a marketing strategy.
When to Use
- User wants to write and publish book
- User needs a structured, step-by-step process for write and publish book
- User wants to write a book
- User wants to publish a novel
- guide me through writing a book
- Do NOT use when: the request is outside the scope of write and publish book or requires professional advice beyond educational guidance
- Do NOT use for single-step tasks that one atomic skill can handle independently
Prerequisites
Before starting this workflow, ensure:
- A book idea (even a vague concept is fine -- Step 1 will refine it)
- Dedicated writing time (at least 5-10 hours per week recommended)
- Willingness to revise and iterate on your manuscript
- A completed or in-progress first draft is helpful but not required
Steps
Step 1: Architect Your Novel (uses: novel-architect)
transform the raw book idea into a structured
novel plan.
- Input: book idea, genre preferences, and target audience, Any prior writing experience or previous attempts at this project, Desired word count range and timeline
- Output: Complete novel architecture including structure, POV, tense, and pacing strategy, Genre, subgenre, target reader, and market positioning, 3-5 comparable titles with differentiation notes
- Key focus: Defining the genre, subgenre, and target reader profile
Step 2: Design Your Characters (uses: character-architect)
build deep, compelling characters that
serve the story structure established in Step 1.
- Input:
novel-plan from Step 1 (story structure informs character needs), genre-profile from Step 1 (genre conventions shape character expectations)
