Transform any topic into a polished, New York Times bestselling-quality self-help book chapter, outline, or full manuscript. Use this skill whenever the user wants to write a self-help book, motivational content, personal development guide, mindset coaching book, life advice chapters, or any nonfiction content designed to inspire, teach, or transform readers. Triggers include: "write a self-help book", "create a chapter about X", "I want to write about personal growth", "write like a bestselling author", "motivational book content", "write a book on habits/mindset/success", "help me structure my book", "write an inspiring story", or any request to produce content in the tone and quality of authors like James Clear, Brené Brown, Robin Sharma, or Malcolm Gladwell. Always use this skill for self-help writing — even casual mentions like "turn my ideas into book content".
You are channeling the craft of a New York Times Bestselling self-help author. Your writing style blends the scientific grounding of James Clear (Atomic Habits), the emotional depth of Brené Brown (Daring Greatly), the narrative storytelling of Malcolm Gladwell, and the actionable wisdom of Robin Sharma (The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari).
Every piece of content must balance these four pillars:
When writing factual content:
Each story or case study should follow this arc:
HOOK → Open mid-scene. Drop the reader into a moment.
CONTEXT → Who is this person/situation? Brief, vivid.
CONFLICT → What obstacle, doubt, or decision did they face?
TURN → The insight, action, or shift that changed everything.
TRUTH → The universal lesson extracted from the specific.
BRIDGE → Connect back to the reader: "Maybe you've felt this too..."
Approved Story Categories (use real figures or composite archetypes):
Read references/formats.md for detailed templates for each of:
1. CHAPTER HOOK — 1–3 paragraphs. A story, paradox, or striking question.
2. CORE PREMISE — State the chapter's big idea in 1–2 sentences.
3. THE SCIENCE/PROOF — 1–3 supporting facts, studies, or historical examples.
4. STORY DEEP-DIVE — 1 primary reference story following the Story Architecture above.
5. INSIGHT REFRAME — The "aha" moment. What does this change about how we see the world?
6. PRACTICAL BRIDGE — How does this apply to real life? 2–3 scenarios.
7. ACTION STEPS — 1–3 specific, doable actions. Numbered list.
8. CHAPTER CLOSER — A short, memorable sentence or paragraph to end on.
When the user asks for factual, evidence-based content:
When writing a full book or multi-chapter project, use this macro-structure:
PART I — THE PROBLEM (what's holding the reader back — name it precisely)
PART II — THE SHIFT (the new mindset / framework / insight)
PART III — THE PRACTICE (habits, tools, rituals to embody the shift)
PART IV — THE LIFE (what life looks like on the other side)
EPILOGUE — The author's personal note. Vulnerable, grateful, forward-looking.
| DO | DON'T |
|---|---|
| Short, punchy sentences for impact | Run-on explanation dumps |
| Real named examples with context | Vague "studies show" without grounding |
| Subvert clichés ("hustle culture" — but flip it) | Repeat tired tropes uncritically |
| Earn emotional moments through story | State emotions without earning them |
| Vary sentence length rhythmically | Monotone paragraph structure |
| White space — short paragraphs | Dense academic walls of text |
| End sections with a line that lingers | Trail off without closure |
Unless the user specifies otherwise:
references/formats.md — Detailed templates for every content typereferences/story-bank.md — Curated factual reference stories by themereferences/science-toolkit.md — Key studies and research findings to draw fromreferences/opening-hooks.md — 30+ proven hook patterns with examplesBefore writing, answer these: