How to Write a Book That Builds Your Business

If you’ve ever thought, “Should I write a book for my business?” — this is your answer.

Follow these detailed steps to craft a high-impact nonfiction book that builds trust, generates leads, shortens sales cycles, and positions you as the expert your audience is searching for.

You don’t need a bestseller. You need a business asset.

This isn’t about chasing publishing deals or vanity metrics.
It’s about writing a book that quietly does the heavy lifting in your business — on your website, in your funnels, at events, and long after the download.

You don’t need a big list. You don’t need to be a writer.
You just need a plan — and this is it.

Write the book that builds your brand, your business, and your bottom line.

Section 1: Project Setup Like a Pro

First, be sure and bookmark this page so it’s easy to find.

Before you ask ChatGPT to write a single word of your book, take 15–30 minutes to set up your workspace like a professional author with a publishing team. This simple system will save you hours and prevent AI-induced chaos later.

This section walks you through:

• Folder setup and naming conventions
• What files to create before writing
• How to manage your inputs and outputs across sessions
• How to “remind” ChatGPT of your past work when memory isn’t available

Step 1: Set Up Your Project Folder

Create a folder in Google Drive, Dropbox, or your preferred local/cloud setup.

We recommend this structure:

Step 2: Create Key Starting Docs

Here are the minimum docs you’ll want before writing begins:

1. Book Strategy & CTA Plan
   Define:
   • The business goal of your book
   • Who it’s for and what they struggle with
   • What action they should take next
   • Your high-level message and positioning
2. Voice & Writing Style Guide
   Paste in a few emails, blog posts, or social posts you’ve written and summarize your voice:
   • Formal or casual?
   • Fast-paced or reflective?
   • Inspirational or tactical?
     Add phrases you do/don’t want ChatGPT to use.
3. Chapter Tracker Spreadsheet
   Include:
   • Chapter title
   • Status (Outline, First Draft, Edited, Final)
   • Soft CTA for each chapter
   • Key ideas/stories

Step 3: Save Output and Link It Back

Since the free version of ChatGPT can’t remember past chats after the window closes, you need a manual method for “reloading” your context.

Here’s how to do it:

• After each session, copy the relevant outputs (like an outline or chapter draft) into your folder system
• Add a short summary of what you just completed at the top of each file (e.g., “This is the first draft of Chapter 3. We covered…”)
• Copy your favorite prompts into the /05_Prompts_Used/ folder so you can reuse or improve them later

TIP: Start each new session by pasting:

“We’re continuing a book project I’m writing with your help. Here’s a summary of what we’ve done so far: [Paste summary or outline]. Based on this, let’s continue with [task].”

🔐 For ChatGPT Pro Users

If you’re using ChatGPT Pro with memory or file upload access, here’s how to upgrade your setup:

Benefits:

• Upload your entire strategy doc or outline directly
• Store your voice sample as a .txt or .docx file and tell ChatGPT to refer to it
• Memory saves your progress across sessions (opt-in required)

Setup Tips:

• Start your session with:

“You’re helping me write a professional-level book as a lead generation and authority-building tool. I’m uploading my current working outline and voice doc. Please refer to them in all future writing unless told otherwise.”

• Update memory during key milestones:
  “We just finished Chapters 1–3. Our CTA is [X], our audience is [Y]. Please remember this context going forward.”

Bonus:

Use the Web Browsing tool for competitive book research:

“Search Amazon for top-rated books on [topic]. Summarize the top 3 titles and their unique positioning.”

✅ Summary Checklist

Setup Task	Done?
Create master project folder	☐
Build 01_Strategy_Docs with voice, offer, and reader docs	☐
Set up a Chapter Tracker spreadsheet	☐
Save every output as a working draft file	☐
Start a Prompts Used archive	☐
Add short summaries to outputs to “remind” ChatGPT	☐

Section 2: Define Your Strategy With ChatGPT

Writing without strategy is one of the fastest ways to waste your time — or worse, publish a book that doesn’t support your business goals.

This section shows you how to use ChatGPT to:

• Clarify the purpose of your book
• Identify the reader transformation it should deliver
• Align it tightly with your product or service
• Shape your core call to action (CTA) so the book builds your funnel

All of these will feed into your 01_Strategy_Docs folder from Section 1.

Step 1: Define the Purpose of the Book

Before you write a word, tell ChatGPT exactly what your business outcome is. Use this prompt to generate strategic clarity and a positioning foundation:

Prompt:

I want to write a nonfiction book designed to support my business. Help me define the strategy for this book by asking me the following questions one at a time:
– What’s the primary business goal of the book?
– What product, service, or funnel will it lead into?
– Who is my ideal reader (demographics, psychographics, pain points)?
– What transformation will they achieve by the end of the book?
– What beliefs do they need to hold to be ready to buy from me?
– What objections might they have that I should address in the book?

ChatGPT will walk you through your answers and then summarize your book’s strategic role in your business.

✅ Save this output as: Book_Strategy_and_CTA_Plan.docx

Step 2: Align the Book With Your Offer

Next, make sure the problem your book solves is directly connected to what you sell. Use this prompt to extract alignment clarity:

Prompt:

My core offer is [insert offer]. Help me brainstorm 3–5 book positioning options that would:
– Attract the same audience
– Solve a related or “pre” problem
– Set up my offer as the next logical step
– Build trust and demonstrate my unique approach

This will help you test different book concepts (e.g., should you write a how-to? A manifesto? A myth-busting book?) and pick the one that most directly sets up your funnel.

✅ Save this output in your Strategy Doc or add to a file called: Offer_to_Book_Alignment_Map.docx

Step 3: Craft Your Core Call to Action (CTA)

Most people leave the CTA until the last chapter — big mistake. We want it baked in from the beginning.

This prompt helps you draft a CTA that’s:

• Clear
• Valuable
• Actionable
• Aligned with your funnel

Prompt:

Based on this offer: [Insert offer]
And this reader: [Insert short reader profile]
And this transformation: [Insert expected outcome]
Suggest 3 variations of a soft CTA that I can use throughout the book — plus a strong CTA for the final chapter. Prioritize helpfulness, action, and next-step logic.

✅ Save this output as: CTA_Copy_Ideas.docx under /04_BonusAssets

Best Practice: Add a Quick-Reference Summary

Create a top-level file called Book_at_Glance.txt with 5 key lines that you can copy into any ChatGPT session to instantly restore context:

Working Title: [Your Book Name]

Copy this into the start of any future prompt to ensure consistent guidance.

🔐 For ChatGPT Pro Users

Pro users with memory enabled or file upload access can level this up:

Use persistent memory

Once you complete the strategy session, say:

“Please remember this as the book strategy we’ll be working from in all future sessions.”

This sets your book’s positioning and CTA as a permanent frame for future drafts (until you reset it).

Upload full docs

If you’ve created your Strategy Doc or Reader Persona as .docx or .txt, upload it and say:

“Refer to this document for all decisions about audience, transformation, and CTA.”

ChatGPT will pull directly from the file and keep your outputs aligned.

Use Browse with Bing (optional)

You can also prompt ChatGPT to explore trends or competing offers with:

“Search Amazon and Google for similar books to [your working title]. Identify positioning gaps or hooks that would help my book stand out.”

✅ Summary Checklist

Strategic Asset	File Name	Done?
Defined book goal + reader outcome	Book Strategy & CTA Plan.docx	☐
Offer-to-book alignment summary	Offer-to-Book Alignment Map.docx	☐
CTA copy & soft CTA language	CTA Copy Ideas.docx	☐
Quick reference strategy summary	Book-at-a-Glance.txt	☐

🔥 Start Promoting 🔥

Wait, what? Promoting?

Would you rather launch your book to crickets or to a pre-sold audience that’s been eagerly awaiting your book release?

Pro authors know that promoting their books begins long before the book is finished.

Don’t worry, we’ve got everything you need here from strategy to done-for-you funnels for your future raving fans:

The Ultimate Book Launch Playbook

7 Funnels Every Author Needs

41 Ways to Promote Your Book

Section 3: Train ChatGPT to Write in Your Voice

One of the biggest concerns authors have when using AI is this:

“It doesn’t sound like me.”

And they’re not wrong — unless you train it properly.

In this section, you’ll learn how to “feed” ChatGPT examples of your writing style and receive tone-consistent output that doesn’t sound robotic, overly formal, or like every other AI-written ebook out there.

Step 1: Collect Your Voice Samples

Create a document called Voice_Samples.docx in your /01_Strategy_Docs/ folder. Copy and paste 2–4 writing samples you’ve created that reflect your authentic tone.

These could be:

• A personal email to your list
• A blog post or social caption
• A sales page intro
• A mini case study or client story
• Even a podcast transcript

Choose samples that match the tone you want in the book (e.g. conversational, bold, encouraging, edgy, warm, etc.).

Step 2: Analyze Your Style

Paste one of your samples into ChatGPT and use this prompt to generate a personalized tone profile:

Prompt:

Analyze the writing sample below. Break down the tone, pacing, sentence structure, word choice, and emotional undertone. Describe the voice in a way that I could use to train someone to write like me. Then give me a checklist I can use to keep ChatGPT aligned with this style.

[Paste your sample]

✅ Save the response as: Voice_Style_Checklist.docx

You can reference this checklist before every draft you generate.

Step 3: Test It With a Short Rewriting Prompt

Use this prompt to test ChatGPT’s ability to mimic your style. Pick a generic paragraph (maybe from a business article or AI-written blurb) and see how well it adapts.

Prompt:

Rewrite the following paragraph in my voice, based on this checklist: [Paste your voice checklist].
[Paste generic paragraph]

Refine and rerun as needed.

Step 4: Set the Tone in Future Sessions

In every new ChatGPT session, start with this context-setting line:

“Please use my voice as defined below in all responses:

• Conversational, not corporate
• Slightly humorous and confident
• Clear and action-oriented
• Avoids filler like ‘with ease’ or ‘in today’s fast-paced world’”

Then paste the checklist.

Save this as a reusable “Session Primer” in your Prompts folder: Voice_Setup_Prompt.txt

🔐 For ChatGPT Pro Users

Pro users can streamline and enhance this process:

Upload Samples as Files

Upload Voice_Samples.docx and say:

“Please analyze this document and remember it as my voice style for writing this book. Refer back to it when creating or editing chapters.”

ChatGPT can now reference tone without re-pasting.

Memory Setup

Once you’ve calibrated the tone, say:

“Please remember this tone profile and apply it to all future outputs related to my book project.”

It will persist in memory unless you clear it.

Multi-Style Support

You can even request multiple tone modes:

“If I say ‘use Voice A’, use the tone in Voice_Samples.docx. If I say ‘Voice B’, use the tone in this second sample: [upload alternate].”

✅ Summary Checklist

Voice Setup Task	File Name	Done?
Collect 2–4 writing samples	Voice Samples.docx	☐
Generate tone profile + checklist	Voice Style Checklist.docx	☐
Create reusable session prompt	Voice Setup Prompt.txt	☐
Test and refine tone match	(Use any sample paragraph)	☐

Section 4: Build a Research Vault

Even the most voice-aligned, strategically sound book will fall flat if it’s built on vague ideas or assumptions. The difference between a blog post and a professional-level book is often evidence — real-world data, case studies, references, and market insight.

This section shows you how to use ChatGPT to:

• Plan out the research you need
• Summarize sources into usable content
• Build a personal vault of curated material
• Avoid factual errors or overgeneralized AI guesses

Step 1: Identify Your Research Gaps

Start by asking ChatGPT to help you define what you need to research, based on your reader and book goal.

Prompt:

I’m writing a nonfiction book called [working title] for [describe audience]. Help me identify 5–10 areas where I need research, examples, or credibility boosters to support the message. Think: data points, stats, trends, frameworks, quotes, or competitor comparisons.

ChatGPT will return a list like:

• Industry trends and statistics
• Common myths or misconceptions
• Influential quotes or books on the topic
• Client success examples
• Frameworks or models from experts

✅ Copy these into a file: Research_Plan.docx inside /01_Strategy_Docs/

Step 2: Build Your Research Vault

You now want to create a single document where you can drop:

• Source links
• Snippets from articles or papers
• Notes and citations for later use

Create a doc called: Research_Vault.docx

Structure it by theme:

• Statistics & Data
• Expert Quotes
• Book References
• Case Studies
• Myth Busting
• Supporting Frameworks

Step 3: Use ChatGPT to Summarize or Rephrase Sources

If you have text (from an article, interview, or white paper), paste it in and use:

Prompt:

Summarize the key points from this content. Highlight anything I could quote, paraphrase, or reference in a chapter about [insert topic].
[Paste excerpt]

For quotes:

Pull 3 strong pull quotes from this text that demonstrate authority or shift belief.

✅ Paste the output into the correct section of your Research Vault.

⚠️ Tip: Fact-Check, Don’t Overtrust

Free ChatGPT doesn’t connect to the live web. Any “stat” it gives without a source is best treated as inspiration, not fact. Use real links and sources when available.

🔐 For ChatGPT Pro Users

🌐 Use Browse With Bing (Web Access)

Pro users with the Web Browsing tool enabled can supercharge this section.

Use this prompt:

Search for 3 credible studies or recent articles on [topic]. Summarize key findings and give me links I can include in my research doc.

This works great for:

• Up-to-date stats (e.g. “social media usage 2024”)
• Scientific studies or business trend reports
• Comparisons of competing frameworks

Once you find gold, say:

Save this summary in memory as part of my research for Chapter [X]. Refer to it when drafting.

Upload Research PDFs or Articles

Upload white papers, competitor ebooks, or transcripts and prompt:

Extract the most important insights and potential quotable phrases from this file. Tag anything related to [specific chapter or theme].

ChatGPT will return a formatted breakdown with bullets and quotes — ready for pasting into your Research Vault.

✅ Summary Checklist

Research Task	File Name	Done?
Define your research plan	Research Plan.docx	☐
Create a structured research vault	Research Vault.docx	☐
Use ChatGPT to summarize sources	(paste into Research Vault)	☐
Fact-check or replace vague sources	(as needed)	☐
Use web access or file uploads (Pro)	(optional)	☐

Section 5: Map Out the Reader Journey

Your book isn’t just a container for information — it’s a path of transformation. If you want your reader to trust you, follow your ideas, and take action (like booking a call or buying your offer), you need to guide them step-by-step from where they are to where they want to be.

This section will help you:

• Design a belief-shifting reader journey
• Identify what your reader must understand or overcome at each stage
• Use that journey to inform your chapter outline

Step 1: Describe the Transformation

Before ChatGPT can help you shape a journey, you need to articulate:

• Where your reader is now (pain, confusion, limiting beliefs)
• Where you want them to be (clarity, success, belief shift)
• What they need to believe or experience along the way

Use this prompt:

Prompt:

I’m writing a book for [describe your audience] that helps them go from [starting point/problem] to [ending point/result]. Help me map the emotional and mental journey they’ll need to go through to believe in and be ready for my core offer: [describe offer]. Show it as a series of steps or chapters, with belief shifts, objections to overcome, and small wins they should experience.

✅ Save the output as: Reader_Journey_Map.docx in your /02/Outlines/ folder.

This will become the emotional backbone of your book.

Step 2: Define Each Chapter as a Step

Next, prompt ChatGPT to suggest what each step looks like as a chapter topic. Ask:

Prompt:

Based on the transformation journey we just mapped, help me create a 10–12 chapter book outline where each chapter represents a meaningful shift in thinking, action, or identity. Each chapter should feel like progress toward the final transformation and naturally build toward my CTA: [describe].

This turns your book into a conversion engine, not just a content dump.

✅ Save as: Working_Chapter_Outline.docx

You’ll refine this more in Section 6, but this gives you a solid draft to start with.

Step 3: Create a Chapter Mapping Template

To stay organized, create a simple spreadsheet or doc with this format:

Chapter	Step/Belief Shift	Objection to Overcome	Micro-Win	CTA Mention
1	They realize…	But they still think…	Now they can…	Soft intro
2	…	…	…	…

✅ File name suggestion: Chapter_Belief_Map.xlsx

This makes it easy to check that each chapter has a job and moves the reader closer to your offer

🔐 For ChatGPT Pro Users

Pro users can streamline this even further with file uploads and persistent memory.

Upload Your Strategy Docs First

If you’ve already completed your:

• Offer-to-Book Alignment Map
• Reader Persona
• Book Strategy Summary

…upload them and say:

Use these docs to inform a detailed reader journey that supports my book and leads to my offer. Show how each chapter builds the mindset and motivation needed to take action.

ChatGPT can pull nuance and tone directly from those docs for better continuity.

Memory Optimization

After the journey map is created, say:

Please remember this as the transformation path and reader arc for the book. Use it to guide all future outline and chapter suggestions.

This ensures consistency across sessions, even weeks later.

✅ Summary Checklist

Reader Journey Task	File Name	Done?
Define the reader’s start and end points	Included in Reader Journey Map.docx	☐
Map the transformation path step-by-step	Reader Journey Map.docx	☐
Generate belief-shift based outline	Working Chapter Outline.docx	☐
Track objections, wins, and CTA ideas	Chapter Belief Map.xlsx	☐

Section 6: Generate the Full Outline + Hook-Driven Chapter Titles

Your reader journey map is the emotional architecture of the book — now it’s time to turn that into a chapter-level outline with titles that grab attention, build curiosity, and create momentum.

In this section, you’ll use ChatGPT to:

• Turn your reader journey into a complete chapter outline
• Generate strong, click-worthy titles (even for a print book!)
• Ensure every chapter builds toward your book’s CTA and keeps readers turning pages

Step 1: Provide Context from Your Reader Journey

Start with the belief shifts and emotional journey you outlined in Section 5. Paste the summary into ChatGPT (you may need to condense it into bullet points if long).

Then use this prompt:

Prompt:

Based on this transformation path, generate a 10–12 chapter nonfiction book outline where each chapter builds toward the reader believing in and taking action on [your CTA]. For each chapter, include:
– A compelling, curiosity-driven title
– A one-sentence summary of the belief or insight the chapter delivers
– A note on how it sets up the next chapter

[Paste condensed version of Reader Journey Map or Working Outline]

✅ Save this as: Hooked_Chapter_Outline.docx in your /02_Outlines/ folder.

Step 2: Optimize Chapter Titles With Specific Hooks

Titles are sales copy for the rest of the page. Use this prompt to punch up the chapter headings ChatGPT gave you:

Prompt:

Rewrite these chapter titles to include more curiosity, pattern-breaking language, or emotional triggers — without sounding clickbait-y. Keep them relevant to the chapter’s goal and transformation.

[Paste list of draft titles]

ChatGPT will return a sharper, more engaging version. If any feel off-brand, tweak them manually using your voice guide from Section 3.

Bonus (Optional): Rate Title Strength

Want to sense-check title strength? Ask:

Prompt:

Rank these chapter titles from strongest to weakest in terms of curiosity and reader engagement. Suggest a stronger version for any that score low.

[Paste list]

✅ Add final titles to your Working_Chapter_Outline.docx and update your Chapter_Belief_Map.xlsx

🔐 For ChatGPT Pro Users

Upload Reader Journey + Voice Guide Together

Upload your Reader_Journey_Map.docx and Voice_Style_Checklist.docx, then prompt:

Using these two files, generate a full chapter outline for my book. Each chapter should feel like a guided step toward my CTA while keeping the tone conversational, bold, and practical. Include strong titles and 1–2 subheadings or teaching points per chapter.

You’ll get a full first-pass chapter outline with voice match and structural flow.

Store Your Outline in Memory

Once your outline is dialed in:

Please remember this chapter outline and use it to guide the structure and voice of every chapter we write together.

That way, each writing session can reference the same arc — even weeks later.

✅ Summary Checklist

Outline Task	File Name	Done?
Generate curiosity-driven chapter list	Hooked Chapter Outline.docx	☐
Punch up or refine titles	(inside same file)	☐
Align chapters with CTA and belief shifts	Chapter Belief Map.xlsx	☐
Optional: Have ChatGPT rate titles	(as a test or second pass)	☐

Section 7: Create a Repeatable Chapter Drafting System

Now that your outline is solid, it’s time to start writing — but not from scratch, and definitely not from a blank page.

This section gives you a powerful prompt framework for drafting each chapter efficiently and consistently using ChatGPT. Think of this as your AI-powered writing assistant, walking you through every chapter with structure, voice, and conversion in mind.

Step 1: Use a Repeatable Multi-Step Prompt Workflow

Rather than prompting “write Chapter 1,” you’ll break each chapter into manageable, purposeful chunks. Use the following 4-step drafting loop for every chapter.

Step 1A: Recap the Goal of the Chapter

Prompt:

Based on my outline, Chapter [X] is titled “[title]”. The goal is to shift the reader’s belief from [limiting belief] to [empowered belief], and prepare them to [next step]. Give me a short summary of what this chapter needs to accomplish and the key ideas to hit.

(Paste relevant belief-shift or notes from your Chapter_Belief_map.xlsx)

Step 1B: Brainstorm Examples or Case Studies

Prompt:

Give me 2–3 story frameworks, real-world analogies, or case study formats that I could use to illustrate this chapter’s core message. Prioritize emotional relatability and transformation.

If you have your own client or personal story, tell ChatGPT:

Here’s a story I’d like to include. Help me shape it into a compelling example that supports this chapter’s message.

Step 1C: Generate a Rough First Draft in Your Voice

Prompt:

Using the goal from Step A and the example(s) from Step B, write a rough first draft of Chapter [X] in my voice. Keep it structured, conversational, and purpose-driven. Do not sound like a generic AI — match this tone guide:
📎 [Paste from Voice_Style_Checklist.docx]

✅ Add a soft CTA at the end that leads naturally into the next chapter.

Step 1D: Get Summary and Repurposing Assets

Prompt:

Summarize this chapter in 3 bullet points. Then give me:
– A 1-sentence quote I can use in social media
– A blog post angle based on this content
– A worksheet or journal prompt the reader could use as a bonus

✅ Paste these assets into your /06_Repurposing/ folder by chapter.

Step 2: Save Drafts and Status

For each chapter:

• Save your draft in /03_Drafts/ as Chapter_X_[Title].docx
• Mark your progress in Chapter_Tracker.xlsx with:
  • ✅ Outlined
  • ✍️ Drafted
  • ✨ Polished
  • 🔄 Needs Review

This lets you skip around if needed without losing your place.

🔐 For ChatGPT Pro Users

Pro users can enhance this workflow with:

Upload Your Chapter Map + Outline

Before prompting, upload your:

• Hooked_Chapter_Outline.docx
• Voice_Styple_Checklist.docx
• Chapter_Belief_map.xlsx

Then say:

Let’s write Chapter [X] from my outline. Use my tone and structure. I’m uploading supporting docs so you can reference the belief shift, CTA, and key message.

You’ll get:

• Better internal consistency
• Faster, sharper first drafts
• Auto-alignment to voice and CTA per chapter

Memory Support

Once you finish Chapter 1, say:

We’ve just completed Chapter 1, which helped the reader shift from [belief] to [belief] and previewed Chapter 2. Please remember this structure for continuity.

This helps later chapters flow better — especially if one builds directly on another.

✅ Summary Checklist

Chapter Task	File Name / Folder	Done?
Generate chapter summary/goals	Chapter Belief Map + Prompt	☐
Add stories or analogies	Inside chapter doc or tracker	☐
Draft in voice using 4-step workflow	/03_Drafts/Chapter X.docx	☐
Extract repurposing assets	/06_Repurposing/	☐
Update tracker	Chapter Tracker.xlsx	☐

Section 8: Add Embedded CTAs + Lead Gen Assets

A book without a call to action is a conversation with no next step. If your book is a marketing tool, then CTAs (calls to action) aren’t optional — they’re mission-critical.

But here’s the key: you don’t want to sound like a pitch. You want your CTAs to feel like a natural extension of the value you’re delivering.

This section will show you how to:

• Add subtle, helpful CTAs throughout your book
• Brainstorm opt-in incentives that support your chapters
• Use ChatGPT to create workbook prompts, lead magnets, and companion bonuses
• Strategically prepare your book to connect with a funnel or offer

Step 1: Add Soft CTAs to Every Chapter

These are low-pressure invitations to take the next step — and can appear throughout the book, not just at the end.

Prompt:

Based on this chapter’s topic and the transformation it delivers, suggest a soft CTA I could place at the end. It should invite the reader to go deeper, download something helpful, or preview the next chapter. Avoid sounding salesy.

(Paste chapter summary or full draft if needed)

✅ Add this to the bottom of your chapter draft in /03_Drafts/

Examples:

• “Want to map out your own version of this framework? Download the worksheet here: [link]”
• “Need help applying this to your business? I break it down inside my [course name] — details at the end.”
• “Next chapter, we’ll tackle the mindset shift that unlocks [X result]. Let’s keep going.”

Step 2: Create “Reader Bonus” Lead Magnets

Every few chapters, include an opportunity for readers to download something that helps them implement what they’ve learned — while also growing your email list.

Prompt:

Suggest a downloadable bonus or opt-in freebie that would pair well with this chapter. Prioritize something simple (worksheet, checklist, quiz, template) that reinforces the key idea and gives the reader a quick win.

If using Pagewheel: use the “Tools & Calculators” section to build interactive versions of these assets for your delivery page or funnel.

✅ File your lead magnets in /04_BonusAssets/
✅ Add links in the appropriate chapter draft or delivery email

Step 3: Embed Final CTA in the Last Chapter

This is your strongest ask. It should be clear, direct, and offer-driven.

Prompt:

Help me write a final chapter CTA that does the following:
– Recaps the journey the reader has taken
– Reinforces the value they’ve gained
– Introduces my offer or next step clearly
– Makes it feel like the obvious move to continue

(Include info about your core offer and transformation)

Step 4: Prepare Links and Delivery Assets

You’ll want to create:

• A bonus download page (Pagewheel or your own platform)
• A delivery email that sends the reader their resource
• A tracking link (like Bitly or a UTM link) to monitor clicks
• If using a print book, include a QR code to each bonus or offer

Use this prompt:

Prompt:

Write a reader-facing version of this CTA that I can use in my book. Then give me the follow-up copy I should use on the download page and delivery email.

🔐 For ChatGPT Pro Users

Upload Chapter Draft + CTA Plan

Upload your Chapter_Belief_Map.xlsx and relevant chapter draft. Prompt:

Based on the chapter’s transformation, voice, and position in the book, generate a helpful lead magnet idea and the soft CTA to go with it. Then draft a 1-page worksheet or checklist I can use as a bonus.

ChatGPT will write the content for the bonus as well as the copy around it.

Persistent CTA Mapping

Once you’ve created CTAs for 3–4 chapters, say:

Let’s track CTA placements per chapter. I’ll upload my map — help me spot any missed opportunities or places where the CTA feels forced.

This ensures you’re not overloading early chapters and that the reader journey remains smooth.

✅ Summary Checklist

CTA Task	File/Folder	Done?
Soft CTA for each chapter	Add to /03_Drafts/Chapter X.docx	☐
Lead magnet bonus created	Save to /04_BonusAssets/	☐
Final chapter CTA written and placed	Chapter 10+	☐
Bonus page, delivery email drafted	Pagewheel or custom platform	☐
Short links or QR codes generated	Bitly, Switchy, etc.	☐

Section 9: Edit, Polish, and Format with AI Support

You’re almost there — but first drafts aren’t finished books.

A professional-level book needs clean editing, purposeful formatting, and a final pass that makes the copy shine — without sounding robotic or losing your natural voice.

This section will show you how to use ChatGPT to:

• Clean up grammar and flow
• Tighten sentences and fix structure
• Polish without erasing your personality
• Generate optional back cover, intro, and outro materials

Step 1: Light Editing for Clarity and Flow

Start with a “first pass” edit that preserves your voice.

Prompt:

Please lightly edit this chapter for clarity, flow, and basic grammar without changing my voice or tone. Keep it conversational and avoid adding generic AI-sounding filler. If you’re unsure, prefer my original style over rigid grammar rules.

(Paste one chapter at a time.)

✅ Save the polished draft in /03_Drafts/Chapter_X_Final.docx

Step 2: Tighten Wordiness and Strengthen Transitions

Once the basic flow is good, run a second tightening pass to eliminate fluff.

Prompt:

Review this chapter and suggest edits that would:
– Remove redundant phrases
– Sharpen transitions between ideas
– Make opening and closing sentences stronger
– Keep the energy moving forward

✅ Update your Final Draft after reviewing suggestions.

Step 3: Format for Readability

Use ChatGPT to help you break up long walls of text and add reader-friendly structure.

Prompt:

Help me format this chapter for better readability by suggesting where to add:
– Subheadings
– Shorter paragraphs
– Bulleted or numbered lists
– Pull quotes (if appropriate)

✅ Insert changes in your Final Draft before compiling the book.

Step 4: Create Front and Back Matter

ChatGPT can help you generate:

• Preface or introduction
• About the Author page
• Acknowledgments
• Final thank-you page with CTA

Prompt:

Help me write a warm, short Introduction for my book. It should:
– Set the stage for the transformation the reader will go through
– Build connection without feeling salesy
– Preview what’s inside without over-explaining

(Repeat for other sections as needed.)

✅ Save these assets separately in your /03_Drafts/ folder.

Step 5: Remember Final Proofing

While ChatGPT can help clean things up a lot, final proofing by a human (or a human editor) is highly recommended. Especially for:

• Subtle typos
• Awkward phrasing
• Chapter flow
• Final formatting details like page breaks

Even a light human proofreader pass at the end elevates your book significantly.

🔐 For ChatGPT Pro Users

Upload Drafts for Batch Editing

Upload your chapter drafts (Chapter_X_Working.docx) and prompt:

Perform a first-pass light edit across all uploaded chapters for clarity, grammar, and pacing — without changing my tone or adding generic phrases. Summarize key edits made per chapter.

This lets you handle batches faster instead of one chapter at a time.

Persistent Voice Memory

Before editing, remind ChatGPT:

Use my previously uploaded Voice_Style_Checklist.docx to maintain tone. Preserve personal style and prioritize conversational flow over academic formality.

This avoids the AI “flattening” your voice during edits.

Use Summarized Final Versions

You can also request a condensed version of each chapter for social teasers, sales pages, or blog repurposing:

Prompt:

Summarize this chapter into 3 key points and 1 takeaway quote for use on social media and my email list.

Save all repurposing outputs in /06_Repurposing/.

✅ Summary Checklist

Editing/Polishing Task	File Name / Folder	Done?
Light edit for clarity and grammar	/03_Drafts/Chapter X - Final.docx	☐
Tighten flow and transitions	(Update same file)	☐
Add formatting cues (subheads, bullets)	(Update same file)	☐
Draft front/back matter	Save separately in /03_Drafts/	☐
Save chapter summaries for repurposing	/06_Repurposing/	☐

Section 10: Repurpose Content While You Write

Writing a book is a massive content investment — and one of the smartest things you can do is repurpose it as you go.

Every chapter can be split into:

• Blog posts
• Social media content
• Email sequences
• Webinar talking points
• Lead magnets or downloads

This section shows you how to use ChatGPT to extract maximum marketing value from every chapter — while you’re still in the writing phase.

Step 1: Create a Repurposing Prompt Template

Start with this reusable prompt to turn a finished chapter into content assets:

Prompt:

Here is a draft chapter from my book. Help me repurpose it into the following:
– A blog post (with intro, subheads, and CTA)
– 3 social media posts (each with a different angle or hook)
– 1 email that leads to the CTA or next chapter
– 1 quote or tweetable takeaway
– 1 idea for a workbook or lead magnet that ties into this content

[Paste chapter text or summary]

✅ Save this prompt in your /05_Prompts_Used/ folder as Repurpose_Prompt_Template.txt

Step 2: Create a Folder for Repurposed Content

In your /06_Repurposing/ folder, create a subfolder for each chapter:

Subfolder: Chapter 01 – [Title]

• Blog Post
• Social Captions
• Email
• Lead Magnet Draft

This keeps your promotional ecosystem organized and ready for launch (or evergreen reuse).

Step 3: Build a Book-Powered Email Series

Once you have drafts from 5–6 chapters, use this prompt:

Prompt:

Help me turn the core idea from each of these chapters into a 5-email nurture sequence. Each email should:
– Teach one takeaway
– Be written in my voice
– End with a soft CTA (download, reply, read next chapter, etc.)

✅ Save this in /06_Repurposing/Email_Series/

Step 4: Track Content for Funnel Use

Each repurposed piece can become:

• A blog to attract traffic
• A post to build engagement
• A webinar script or carousel
• A freebie to collect emails
• A teaser to promote the book

Consider making a Repurposing Tracker spreadsheet with columns like:

Chapter	Blog Post	Email	Social Posts	Lead Magnet	Notes
1	✅	✅	✅ ✅ ✅	🟡	Add to funnel 2

🔐 For ChatGPT Pro Users

Upload Multiple Chapter Drafts

Upload 2–3 chapter files and say:

Repurpose these chapters into a connected content campaign. Create:
– A blog series
– A 5-email nurture flow
– 6 social captions with hooks
– 2 lead magnet ideas with rough copy
Use the chapter content and my tone from previous files.

ChatGPT will output ready-to-polish marketing assets across platforms.

Persistent CTA + Offer Memory

After creating a few pieces, say:

Please remember that my main CTA is [insert CTA], and I want all blog posts and emails to naturally lead there without hard selling.

This helps ChatGPT weave your offer in subtly, across every content asset.

✅ Summary Checklist

Repurposing Task	File / Folder	Done?
Repurpose prompt template saved	/05_Prompts_Used/	☐
Repurposed assets filed per chapter	/06_Repurposing/Chapter X/	☐
Email series created	/06_Repurposing/Email Series/	☐
Repurposing tracker updated	Repurposing Tracker.xlsx	☐

Section 11: Publishing, Delivery, and Funnel Integration

You’ve written, edited, and repurposed your book — now it’s time to put it to work.

This section covers:

• Publishing options (free and paid)
• How to deliver your book as a lead magnet or product
• Where to connect it to your funnel
• How to use ChatGPT to help you build all the supporting pieces

Whether you’re publishing for lead gen or direct sales, this is where your book becomes a business asset.

Step 1: Choose Your Publishing Path

You have 3 main options:

1. Free Lead Magnet Book
   Ideal for: list-building, pre-selling, service-based businesses
   Deliver as a PDF via email opt-in or membership area
2. Low-Ticket Digital Product ($7–$27)
   Ideal for: self-liquidating offer, front-end of funnel
   Sell through platforms like Pagewheel, Gumroad, Podia, Payhip
3. Print or Amazon Kindle Publishing
   Ideal for: authority building, wide reach, physical credibility
   Use Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) to publish for free
   Tools: Canva, Atticus, Vellum, or Reedsy for formatting

Prompt:

Help me compare the pros and cons of publishing my book as a free lead magnet vs a low-ticket product vs an Amazon book. Include how each would affect my funnel and offer strategy.

✅ Save this as Publishing_Strategy_Comparison.docx

Step 2: Draft Delivery Assets With ChatGPT

For a free or paid digital version, you’ll need:

• A delivery email
• A thank-you page
• Bonus asset links or lead magnet downloads
• (Optional) Access page if using a membership area

Prompt:

Write a delivery email for someone who just got my book, [title]. It should:
– Thank them
– Set expectations
– Preview what they’ll learn
– Include a link to the book (and any bonuses)

For a thank-you page:

Write a friendly thank-you page message for new readers of my book [title], inviting them to [next step/CTA], and reminding them to check their inbox for the download.

✅ Save to /04_BonusAssets/Deliver_Email_and_Thank_You_Page.txt

Step 3: Connect Your Book to a Funnel

The real power of a book is what it leads to. Use your final CTA (from Section 8) to guide this next step.

Here’s how it fits into a basic funnel:

Prompt:

Help me map a simple funnel for my book that leads into [your offer]. Include opt-in, delivery, follow-up, and what to say in each email.

OR use the author funnels we built for you!

✅ Save as Book_Funnel_Plan.docx in /01_Strategy_Docs/

Step 4: Add Optional Funnel Bonuses

Use your lead magnets, repurposed tools, or an audio summary to increase conversions.

Prompt:

Give me 3 simple but irresistible bonus ideas I could offer to readers who buy or opt-in for my book. Prioritize things that don’t require much new work (e.g. swipe file, bonus lesson, checklist, behind-the-scenes video).

If you’re a Pagewheel user, you can find custom bonus and product ideas in Copy Packs!

✅ Add bonuses to /04_BonusAssets/ and update delivery links

🔐 For ChatGPT Pro Users

Upload Final Draft + CTA Plan

Upload:

• Your final book PDF
• Your CTA strategy doc
• Any repurposing docs with email content

Then say:

Help me create a fully integrated funnel that connects my book to my core offer. Use these assets to write:
– An opt-in or sales page
– A delivery email
– A 3-email follow-up sequence
– CTA-based thank-you page

ChatGPT will assemble a complete delivery and monetization path.

Pagewheel / Pro Tools Integration

If you’re using Pagewheel:

Use the “Product Builder” to upload your book and generate:
– Sales page
– Delivery page
– Delivery email
Then add your CTA, bonus offers, and optional follow-up sequences using your Pagewheel copy pack or uploaded prompts.

Summary Checklist

Publishing/Funnel Task	File / Platform	Done?
Decide between lead magnet, low-ticket, or Amazon	Publishing Strategy Comparison.docx	☐
Create delivery email + thank-you page	/04_BonusAssets/	☐
Build simple book funnel map	Book Funnel Plan.docx	☐
Draft or upload repurposed bonuses	/04_BonusAssets/	☐
Publish via Pagewheel, Gumroad, or KDP	(Platform of choice)	☐

Section 12: Track Results + Optimize with AI Help

Publishing your book isn’t the finish line — it’s the launchpad.
If your book is designed to build your list, grow your authority, or sell an offer, then tracking performance and making data-driven improvements is essential.

This section shows you how to:

• Set up a simple results-tracking system
• Use ChatGPT to help analyze patterns
• Run optimization tests across your CTA, email sequence, and funnel
• Improve outcomes without rewriting the whole book

Step 1: Set Up a Book Performance Tracker

Create a simple spreadsheet to track key metrics:

Week	Landing Page Views	Opt-ins	Book Downloads	Offer Clicks	CTA Conversions	Notes
1	130	47	47	21	3	Sent cold email campaign

Prompt:

Help me create a weekly performance tracker for my book funnel. I want to measure opt-ins, downloads, CTA clicks, and offer conversions. Suggest columns I should track and how to evaluate performance week to week.

✅ Save as: Book_Funnel_Performance.xlsx

Step 2: Ask ChatGPT to Analyze Trends

Once you have at least 2 weeks of data, copy it into a prompt and ask:

Prompt:

Based on this data from my book funnel, what trends do you see? Where am I losing people? Suggest 3 things I could test to improve performance.

[Paste table or summarize key numbers]

Examples of what ChatGPT might suggest:

• Change CTA wording on the thank-you page
• Add a stronger lead magnet to increase opt-ins
• Reorder the email sequence to bring the offer earlier

Step 3: Run Micro-Tests on Book CTAs

Use this structure to test elements without rewriting the whole book:

Prompt:

Suggest 3 alternate soft CTA phrases I could test in Chapter [X] that all point to [bonus/freebie/offer]. I want them to be subtle but persuasive.

Then try a new CTA in your PDF or email follow-up and track changes.

Step 4: Refresh Repurposed Content for New Audiences

Recycling content? Have ChatGPT refresh the angle to match new platforms or campaigns.

Prompt:

Rewrite this blog post/email/social caption from Chapter [X] with a new hook and CTA that ties into [specific offer or seasonal angle]. Make it feel fresh without changing the core idea.

✅ Save updated versions in /06_Repurposing/ folders

🔐 For ChatGPT Pro Users

Memory-Enabled Trend Tracking

Once you’ve uploaded 2+ weeks of performance data, say:

Please remember this performance context for my book funnel. Let’s track weekly progress and use this to test new ideas over time.

ChatGPT can help identify patterns, recommend test ideas, and help implement changes in repurposed assets or funnel copy.

Upload Funnel Assets for Optimization Feedback

Upload:

• Your book PDF
• Funnel emails
• CTA pages or copy

Then say:

Prompt:

Based on these files, identify 2–3 places I could improve the CTA placement, clarity, or conversion strategy. Prioritize areas where readers might lose momentum or drop off.

This allows for targeted optimizations that don’t require rewriting the full book or funnel.

✅ Summary Checklist

Optimization Task	File / Tool	Done?
Create a funnel performance tracker	Book Funnel Performance.xlsx	☐
Analyze weekly results with ChatGPT	(via prompt + paste)	☐
A/B test soft CTAs in book or funnel	(track changes + conversions)	☐
Refresh content for ongoing traffic	/06_Repurposing/	☐
Upload funnel assets for feedback (Pro)	(optional)	☐

🎉 Congratulations! You’re Now a ChatGPT Book-Building Super-User

You’ve not only written a high-converting book — you’ve also:

• Used ChatGPT strategically at every phase
• Built a content vault, funnel, and lead magnet system
• Created a repeatable process you can reuse with every book, course, or client

Next Steps:

Congratulations – you wrote your book!

If you haven’t joined the Pagewheel community yet, do it now and tell us all about it!

We mentioned back in the beginning that the best time to start promoting your book is before you write it.

If your book is already written, it’s ok – now it’s time to get it published and go hard on marketing it. No worries – we’ve got everything you need to do it with Pagewheel:

The Strategy: The Ultimate Book Launch Playbook

The Funnels: 7 Funnels Every Author Needs

And more! 41 Ways to Promote Your Book