====== Creating Your First Book Structure ======

Organize your book into chapters and scenes to maintain a clear narrative flow.

===== Chapters =====


Purpose: Represent major sections of your story (e.g., "The Journey Begins" or "The Final Confrontation").

Content:

  - Introduce key plot points or setting shifts.
  - Group related scenes together.

===== Scenes =====

Purpose: Capture focused moments (e.g., "Midnight Argument in the Library" or "Escape from the Dungeon").

Content:

  - Limit to ~5,000 words to ensure depth without overwhelming readers.
  - Focus on a single location, character interaction, or pivotal event.


===== Add Chapters =====

You can add chapters in the Outliner. Click **New Chapter** at the bottom. Click on the heading to change the title and name it (e.g. "Chapter 1: The Catalyst"). Optionally, you can set a description. The description can even be automatically generated by the AI when you create your first content.

===== Add Scenes =====

Inside each chapter, click Add Scene at the bottom or in the outliner. To edit the title of a scene, click on the default title and set it descriptively (e.g., "The Letter That Changed Everything").

Write directly in the editor.

===== Pro Tips for Scene Writing =====

  - Word Count: Aim for 5,000 words per scene to balance detail and pacing. Adjust as needed for your genre.
  - Transitions: Use scene breaks to signal location changes or time jumps.
  - Conflict: Ensure every scene advances the plot or deepens character development.

Example Structure


  Book Title: Shadows of the Forgotten  
  ├── Chapter 1: The Awakening  
  │   ├── Scene 1: Dark clouds (4,800 words)  
  │   └── Scene 2: Storm on the Horizon (5,200 words)  
  │   └── Scene 3: ...
  └── Chapter 2: The Hidden City  
      ├── Scene 1: Underground Passage (5,100 words)  
      └── Scene 2: The Oracle’s Warning (4,900 words)
      └── Scene 3: ...


Use the Drag-and-Drop Reorder tool in the outliner to adjust chapter/scene sequences effortlessly. More about the [[outliner:overview|Outliner]]