So you want to write a book—but every time you sit down, you freeze.

You’ve got too many ideas… or none that feel “right.” You start typing, only to delete the whole thing. Weeks go by. The book doesn’t.

Let me tell you a secret: You don’t need a perfect outline. You just need a fast one.

At Seven Day Author, we teach a system that lets you create a complete, high-impact outline in a single day—using a simple 5-part framework, AI tools like ChatGPT, and a batching method that actually makes outlining fun.

Here’s how it works.

🔹 Step 1: Use the One-Page Outline (60 Minutes or Less)

The One-Page Outline is the fastest way to turn scattered ideas into a structured book plan.

You only need five elements:

1. Working Title – A benefit-driven placeholder (don’t worry if it’s not final).

2. Thesis Statement – One sentence: what your book is about and why it matters.

3. Core Promise – The transformation your reader will walk away with.

4. Chapter Titles – A logical list of 7–12 chapters.

5. Target Reader – Who is this book for?

⚡ Time yourself. Set a 60-minute timer. No overthinking. Just sketch it out.

🔹 Step 2: Let AI Help You Brainstorm Chapters (In Seconds)

Don’t get stuck trying to come up with the perfect sequence. Use ChatGPT or your favorite AI to generate draft structures instantly.

Try this prompt:

“Act as a nonfiction book coach. Outline a 10-chapter book titled [Your Title] that helps [Your Audience] achieve [Your Promise]. Include a one-sentence summary for each chapter.”

You’ll get a structured starting point in seconds.

Then:

• Reword boring titles into benefit-driven ones.

• Re-sequence for logical flow (foundations first, strategy later).

• Add personal stories or proprietary frameworks to make it uniquely yours.

🔹 Step 3: Map Each Chapter Like a Pro

Once you have your chapter list, go one level deeper. For each chapter:

• Write a 2–3 sentence summary.

• List 3–5 bullet points of what you’ll cover.

• Define the reader’s outcome—what will they be able to do after reading it?

This keeps every chapter focused, valuable, and easy to write.

💡 Pro Tip: Start each chapter with a hook (story, bold claim, or question), and end with a teaser or call to action.

🔹 Step 4: Batch It All for Speed and Clarity

Instead of outlining linearly, batch similar tasks:

• Write all chapter summaries first.

• Then all the bullet points.

• Then list hooks or CTAs for each chapter.

This cuts decision fatigue and lets you see your book from a bird’s-eye view. Bonus: You’ll spot gaps, repeated ideas, and missing links before you start writing.

Use tools like Notion, Google Docs, or even mind maps to keep everything organized and visual.

🔹 Your Outline Is Now a Launchpad

You didn’t write a perfect plan. You wrote a doable one. And that’s the key.

Your outline is now:

• A structure to guide your draft.

• A checklist to track progress.

• A content bank for future blogs, talks, or lead magnets.

Most importantly—it means your book is no longer “just an idea.” It’s real. It’s happening.

✍️ Want Help Outlining Your Book?

Inside Seven Day Author, I walk you step-by-step through the exact system above—including AI prompt recipes, plug-and-play templates, and batching blueprints you can use today.

📘 Download the free guide here to get started now.

In one day, you could have your entire book mapped out.
In one week, it could be finished.

Let’s go.