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