AI Prompts for ChatGPT for Novel Writing

I want to write a novel about [BRIEF PREMISE]. Help me develop a three-act structure with a clear inciting incident, midpoint reversal, and climax. For each act, describe what the protagonist wants, what gets in the way, and what they must sacrifice to move forward.

Give me a beat sheet for a [GENRE] novel where the protagonist [CORE GOAL OR SITUATION]. Include the major plot beats: opening image, catalyst, break into act two, midpoint, all is lost, finale, and closing image. Keep it concrete, not abstract.

My novel has two competing storylines: [STORYLINE A] and [STORYLINE B]. Help me map how these storylines mirror and diverge across the three acts so that they converge at the climax in a way that feels earned rather than convenient.

I am writing a [GENRE] novel set in [SETTING OR ERA]. What are the conventions of this genre that I should honor, and which ones are worth subverting? Give me a list of reader expectations I can either satisfy or deliberately undercut.

I have a premise: [YOUR PREMISE]. Stress test it for me. What are the three biggest structural weaknesses in this setup? What plot holes or logic gaps should I solve before I start drafting? Suggest one specific fix for each.

Write the opening scene of a [GENRE] novel where we meet [PROTAGONIST DESCRIPTION] in the middle of [SPECIFIC SITUATION]. Start in action, not backstory. The opening line should hook the reader and the scene should end with a question or tension that pulls them into the next chapter.

I need to write a scene where [CHARACTER A] and [CHARACTER B] have a conversation about [SURFACE TOPIC], but the real tension underneath is [SUBTEXT CONFLICT]. Write the scene in [CHARACTER A]'s point of view. The characters should avoid saying the real thing directly and let the subtext carry the weight.

I have a scene that feels flat. Here is a summary: [SCENE SUMMARY]. Identify what is missing. Is it sensory detail, internal conflict, stakes, or subtext? Rewrite the opening two paragraphs to show how to fix the energy.

Write a scene transition between [END OF SCENE A] and [BEGINNING OF SCENE B]. The gap in time is [TIME GAP]. I want the transition to show the passage of time without summarizing it — use a detail, image, or character thought that bridges the two moments naturally.

I am writing a chapter where [PROTAGONIST] must make a difficult decision between [OPTION A] and [OPTION B]. Write the internal monologue that shows their reasoning, the moment of choice, and the first consequence. Keep the prose tight and avoid melodrama.

My protagonist is [BRIEF DESCRIPTION]. Define their voice for me. What sentence rhythms do they use? What do they notice when they walk into a room? What do they never say out loud? Give me a one-page internal monologue in their voice so I can use it as a reference while drafting.

My antagonist is [BRIEF DESCRIPTION] and their motivation is [STATED MOTIVATION]. Make their motivation more nuanced. Give me the backstory event that created this motivation, the belief they formed from that event, and the way that belief feels completely rational from inside their perspective.

I have a secondary character who currently exists only to serve the plot. Here is what they do: [CHARACTER FUNCTION]. Give them an independent life. What do they want that has nothing to do with the protagonist? What secret are they keeping? What would they do if the protagonist disappeared from the story?

Write a scene where [PROTAGONIST] is under pressure and shows a character flaw rather than a strength. The flaw is [SPECIFIC FLAW]. Do not make the flaw forgivable in this moment. Show the flaw in action and let the reader sit with the discomfort.

My main character changes over the course of the novel from [STARTING STATE] to [ENDING STATE]. Map this arc for me in five stages: who they are at the start, the first crack in their worldview, the moment they resist change, the point of no return, and who they are at the end.

Here is a chapter from my novel: [PASTE CHAPTER]. Read it and give me a revision plan at three levels: (1) structural — does this chapter advance the story and character in a way that earns its place? (2) scene level — where does the energy drop? (3) sentence level — flag any three sentences that are overwritten or weak.

I want to cut my first chapter by 30% without losing anything essential. Here it is: [PASTE CHAPTER]. Identify the sentences and paragraphs that are doing the least work. Suggest what to cut and give me a condensed version of the opening two pages.

Here is a paragraph of description from my novel: [PASTE PARAGRAPH]. Rewrite it so that the setting reveals something about the character who is observing it. Use only specific, concrete detail. Remove any adjectives that are doing the work of telling rather than showing.

I rely too heavily on [SPECIFIC FILLER WORD OR PHRASE, E.G., "SUDDENLY," "JUST," "REALIZED THAT"]. Scan this page for all instances: [PASTE PAGE]. Rewrite each sentence to remove the crutch word and make the sentence stronger without it.

My ending feels rushed. Here is the final chapter: [PASTE CHAPTER]. What is missing that would make the ending feel earned? Identify the emotional beat that needs more space and write an additional scene or expanded passage that closes the story more fully.