Book concept and elevator pitch — define core idea
BrainstormingChapter outline — 10–12 chapter framework
BrainstormingTarget reader persona — ideal audience profile
BrainstormingWriting habit tracker — daily word count goal
BrainstormingCompetitive analysis — top 5 books in my genre
5wBrainstormingSample chapter draft — write Chapter 1 as a test
3wOutliningPublishing path research — traditional vs self-publishing vs hybrid
4wChapter 2 — deep dive into the core methodology
3w