AI prompts for Structure & outlining
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Prompt 1 · Outline
Prompt 1Outline or beat sheet — structure & outlining. Summarise the situation, compare options and suggest a small next step. What piece are you shaping, and how far is it? [piece are you shaping, and how far is it] What type of structure does it need? [type of structure does it need] Weekly time for structure & outlining: [hours]. Missing structure & outlining details? Ask me first.
Prompt 2 · Options
Prompt 2Alternative structures — structure & outlining. Use Situation, Options and Recommendation, separating facts from open questions. What type of structure does it need? [type of structure does it need] Where does it sag? [does it sag] Weekly time for structure & outlining: [hours]. Missing structure & outlining details? Ask me first.
Prompt 3 · List
Prompt 3Scene or section list — structure & outlining. Prioritise this as a list with the top item small enough to start today. Where does it sag? [does it sag] What piece are you shaping, and how far is it? [piece are you shaping, and how far is it] Weekly time for structure & outlining: [hours]. Missing structure & outlining details? Ask me first.
Prompt 4 · Timeline
Prompt 4Milestones — structure & outlining. Summarise the situation, compare options and suggest a small next step. What piece are you shaping, and how far is it? [piece are you shaping, and how far is it] What type of structure does it need? [type of structure does it need] Weekly time for structure & outlining: [hours]. Missing structure & outlining details? Ask me first.
Prompt 5 · where to start
Prompt 5Creative Practice, structure & outlining: outline or beat sheet; alternative structures; scene or section list; milestones. Which first? What piece are you shaping, and how far is it? [piece are you shaping, and how far is it] What type of structure does it need? [type of structure does it need] Where does it sag? [does it sag] One structure & outlining step for today, [minutes] long.