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Description
Generates a professional nonfiction book proposal in four sections: hook, market analysis, chapter outline, and marketing plan with agent-ready query letter.
README (SKILL.md)
Book Proposal Generator
Category: Writing & Publishing
Skill Level: Intermediate
Time to Complete: 45-90 minutes per section
Pricing: Free tier (Prompt 1) | Full skill $29 one-time | DFY $197/proposal
What This Skill Does
Generates a complete, agent-ready nonfiction book proposal in 4 modular prompts. Each prompt produces one major section of a professional proposal — the same format expected by literary agents at top agencies (CAA, WME, Curtis Brown, Writers House).
Who This Is For:
- Nonfiction authors (business, self-help, memoir, narrative nonfiction)
- Thought leaders, coaches, consultants building authority
- Executives with a story to tell
- Journalists pitching narrative books
- Anyone who has been told "write a proposal first"
What You Get:
- Hook + Overview (the pitch) — FREE
- Market Analysis + Competing Titles
- Full Chapter-by-Chapter Outline
- Author Platform + Marketing Plan + Publisher Pitch Email
The 4 Prompts
Prompt 1 (FREE) — Hook & Overview
Produces:
- Title + 3 subtitle options (SEO-optimized, benefit-forward)
- One-sentence pitch (the "elevator hook" agents read in 10 seconds)
- One-paragraph summary (250 words — the query letter core)
- Why this book, why now, why you (the narrative hook section)
- Estimated word count + format recommendation (trade/hardcover/paperback)
Input you provide: Topic, your core argument, your background, intended reader
Prompt 2 — Market Analysis & Competing Titles
Produces:
- Target reader profile (demographics, psychographics, buying behavior)
- Market opportunity statement (with real market size framing)
- 5 comparable titles analysis: title, publisher, pub year, Amazon rank, how yours differs
- Positioning statement: "For [reader] who [need], [your book] is [category] that [differentiator]. Unlike [comp title], it [key advantage]."
- Bookstore placement guidance (section + subsection)
Input you provide: 3-5 comp titles, your key differentiators, market context
Prompt 3 — Chapter-by-Chapter Outline
Produces:
- Introduction outline (hook, premise, chapter roadmap, reader promise)
- Full outline for every chapter:
- Working chapter title
- 2-sentence description of content
- Core argument or insight delivered
- 1 story/case study/research anchor per chapter
- Word count estimate per chapter
- Conclusion outline (synthesis, call to action, lasting insight)
- Total book structure (chapters × estimated words = full manuscript scope)
Input you provide: List of chapters, core argument per chapter, key stories/examples
Prompt 4 — Author Platform + Marketing Plan + Publisher Pitch Email
Produces:
- Author bio (3 lengths: 50-word, 150-word, full bio for proposal)
- Platform section: speaking history, media appearances, social reach, email list, podcast, online courses — formatted for agents
- Marketing plan (what the publisher doesn't have to do):
- Pre-launch: ARC strategy, podcast tour, newsletter announcement
- Launch: press targets, speaking engagements, virtual events
- Post-launch: course upsell, DFY consulting, evergreen SEO content
- Comparable author marketing models (how similar authors built their platforms)
- Complete query letter (250 words — ready to paste into agent submission portals)
- Publisher pitch email (for direct submissions to editors via referral)
Input you provide: Your platform stats, media history, speaking experience
Pricing Strategy
| Tier | Price | What to Charge |
|---|---|---|
| DIY skill | $29 one-time | Use prompts yourself |
| DFY proposal | $197 | Max writes all 4 sections |
| DFY + revisions | $297 | Two revision rounds included |
| Agent query package | $97 add-on | 10 personalized query letters to specific agents |
Market context: Literary agents charge $0 (work on commission), but book proposal consultants charge $2,000-$8,000. Top ghostwriters charge $15,000-$50,000 for a full proposal + sample chapters. This skill delivers agent-ready output for $29.
Example Output
See example/ folder:
- Book: "The Human Firewall: How IT Leaders Build Security Culture Without Fear"
- Author: Marcus Rivera, IT Director → Cybersecurity Consultant, Las Vegas
- Target Publisher: Wiley, AMACOM, Berrett-Koehler
- Complete Hook & Overview, Market Analysis, 10-chapter outline, full Author Platform + query letter
Quality Standards
- Comparable titles must be published in the last 5 years (agents dismiss outdated comps)
- Word count targets: trade nonfiction 60,000-80,000 words
- Platform numbers must be current — agents fact-check
- Query letter must be under 300 words — agents read hundreds per day
- No academic language — proposals should read like the book: clear, direct, urgent
DFY Delivery Process
- Client fills out intake form (10 questions, 20 min)
- Max runs all 4 prompts with client's inputs
- Delivers Google Doc with all 4 sections + query letter
- Turnaround: 24-48 hours
- Pitch: "For the cost of one agent consultation, I'll write your entire book proposal."
Usage Guidance
This skill appears safe to install as an instruction-only prompt pack. Before using it, avoid entering confidential book ideas, client names, private sales data, or unpublished platform details unless you are comfortable sharing them with the AI service or optional DFY provider, and verify all generated facts before submission.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: book-proposal-generator
Version: 1.0.0
The Book Proposal Generator is a legitimate writing and business tool designed to help authors create professional book proposals through a series of structured AI prompts. The bundle consists entirely of markdown documentation, marketing materials, and prompt templates (e.g., prompt1-hook-overview.md, prompt4-platform-marketing.md) that guide an AI agent to act as a literary agent or editor. There is no executable code, no evidence of data exfiltration, and no malicious prompt injection intended to compromise the agent or the host system.
Capability Tags
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The artifacts consistently describe a book-proposal drafting workflow: hook, market analysis, chapter outline, platform/marketing plan, and query letter. No code, tools, credentials, or autonomous purchase capability are present.
Instruction Scope
The prompts ask users to supply professional background, platform statistics, media history, and marketing plans, and to use the output in agent/publisher submissions. This is purpose-aligned, but users should verify facts and avoid sharing confidential information unnecessarily.
Install Mechanism
There is no install spec and no executable helper code; package.json points to SKILL.md and declares no dependencies or scripts.
Credentials
The skill declares no required binaries, environment variables, credentials, config paths, or OS-specific access.
Persistence & Privilege
No persistence, background processes, local indexing, credential/session use, or privilege escalation behavior is evidenced in the artifacts.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install book-proposal-generator - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/book-proposal-generator - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release of Book Proposal Generator skill.
- Generates complete, agent-ready nonfiction book proposals in 4 modular prompts.
- Free prompt produces a detailed hook and overview; paid prompts cover market analysis, chapter outlines, and author platform with pitch materials.
- Clear input guidance, industry-standard structure, and real market positioning.
- Supports a range of nonfiction authors—business, self-help, memoir, and more.
- Includes pricing tiers from DIY ($29) to done-for-you ($197–$297) with fast turnaround.
- Outputs meet current industry standards for professional book proposals.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Book Proposal Generator?
Generates a professional nonfiction book proposal in four sections: hook, market analysis, chapter outline, and marketing plan with agent-ready query letter. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 40 downloads so far.
How do I install Book Proposal Generator?
Run "/install book-proposal-generator" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Book Proposal Generator free?
Yes, Book Proposal Generator is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Book Proposal Generator support?
Book Proposal Generator is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Book Proposal Generator?
It is built and maintained by GitFlopez (@gitflopez); the current version is v1.0.0.
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