Your AI Writing Partner: The 30-Day Book Framework

How to Turn Your "Someday" Manuscript into a "Shipped" Project Using AI-Powered Prompts

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Jan 21, 2025

I'm excited to introduce our first guest post here on AI Disruptor. Kamil Banc brings valuable expertise for anyone looking to use AI in business. What I particularly like about this piece is his clear demonstration of structured AI prompting and how to chain multiple prompts together systematically. This approach isn't just powerful for writing books - it's essential for creating any substantial body of work with AI.
I've created a new section of AI Disruptor dedicated to featuring community voices here on Substack. It's incredibly valuable since each of you is using AI in unique and innovative ways. There's so much we can learn from each other.
If you're interested in contributing a guest piece, you'll find some guidelines at the end of this post.
Now, let's dive into Kamil's 30-day book framework.
- Alex

Your AI Writing Partner: The 30-Day Book Framework

Hey AI Adopters,

You know that book you've been "about to start writing" for the past year? The one buried under endless meetings, urgent emails, and quarterly deadlines? I was stuck in the same loop until I discovered how to turn Claude into the most efficient writing partner you'll ever have – one that actually delivers on time.

The problem isn't your writing ability or lack of ideas. It's trying to write a book the same way everyone else does: alone, unstructured, and without a system. But what if you could build your book like you'd execute a high-stakes project, with AI handling the heavy lifting?

The Reality Check

Your unfinished book isn't just costing you time – it's costing you opportunities. While you're stuck in the endless cycle of "I'll start next week," others are publishing, building authority, and opening new career doors. The traditional advice of "write every day" is about as helpful as "check your email less" – it sounds good but falls apart in practice. Here's the truth: writing a book doesn't require more discipline or more hours in your day. It requires a system that turns Claude into your personal writing department, producing consistently high-quality content that actually sounds like you.

Here's the 5-step framework I used to write a 50,000-word book in 30 days (less time than most people spend preparing for annual reviews):

Choose the Main Title & Subtitle
Make a list of all the Main Points
List out all the little Sub-Points
Fill in your Sub-Points
Do a final spelling/grammar check

Let me show you exactly how to turn this framework into a practical system. It starts with the first critical prompt template for crafting your title. The secret is to ask Claude…

Big thanks to Alex McFarland and AI Disrupters—it’s an honor to guest post here. I’m Kamil Banc, founder of the AI Adopters Club, where I help you use AI in business to deliver results, impress your boss, and grow your career.
Simple systems, real outcomes. Curious?

PRO TIP: AI Integration Remember: AI is your assistant, not your author. Use it to enhance your process, but keep your unique voice and expertise at the forefront. Like any good assistant, it's there to make you more efficient, not to take over the show.

With that out of the way, I prefer Claude.ai for writing. For larger projects like a book, create a Claude Project to keep all context in one place.

Copy these prompts into a document
Use them in sequence as you write
Adjust the word counts and specifics as needed
Keep your responses for reference
Use the same prompt template for similar sections to maintain consistency

Each prompt builds on the previous one, creating a systematic approach to helping you write your book.

Step-by-Step Implementation Guide

1️⃣ - Craft Your Title and Subtitle (Days 1-2)

Answer these four critical questions:
- What reader question are you answering?
- What problem are you solving?
- What solution are you providing?
- How will you get readers there?
Don't move forward until you have crystal-clear answers

Use Claude with this prompt. Replace everything in [brackets] with your specific details.

I'm writing a book about [your topic] for [your target readers]. The book will help them [main transformation or solution you're offering]. Please generate 5 potential title and subtitle combinations that would grab their attention and clearly communicate the value they'll get.

2️⃣ - Map Your Main Points (Days 3-4)

List every major idea you want to cover
Arrange them in a logical order
Aim for 5-7 main points per book
Test each point by asking: "Does this serve my title's promise?"

Prompt:

I'm writing '[your chosen title]'. My readers should be able to [main goal] after reading this book. The key areas I want to cover are:

[Topic 1]
[Topic 2]
[Topic 3]

Please create a logical chapter outline with 5-7 main points that will guide readers to achieve this goal. For each chapter, include a brief description of what it will cover.

3️⃣ - Develop Sub-Points (Days 5-7)

Under each main point, list:
- Supporting ideas
- Real-world examples
- Key insights
- Relevant stories
Add at least 3-5 sub-points per main point

Prompt:

I'm working on a chapter titled '[chapter title]' about [main concept]. By the end of this chapter, readers should understand/be able to [specific outcome]. Please help me develop:

5 key teaching points
2-3 real-world examples
Potential exercises or worksheets
Common mistakes to address
Action steps for readers

4️⃣ - Writing Phase (Days 8-27)

Set a daily word count goal (1,500-2,000 words)
Write through your outlined points in order
Use your sub-points as ready-made prompts
Don't edit while writing – keep moving forward

Prompt:

Help me expand this point: [paste your bullet point or brief idea]
My readers are [target audience]. Keep the tone conversational but professional. Include one concrete example and one actionable takeaway. Aim for about [insert number] words.

5️⃣ - Final Polish (Days 28-30)

Complete a thorough spelling/grammar check
Review for consistency in tone and style
Verify all examples and references
Format for readability

Prompt:

Please review this chapter draft: [paste chapter]
Focus on:

Is the flow logical and easy to follow?
Are the ideas clearly explained?
Are examples practical and relevant?
Does it maintain a consistent, approachable tone?
What specific improvements would make it stronger?

Making It Work

Start by treating your title and subtitle as your project brief – they should clearly communicate your book's value proposition to readers. Map out your main points like you'd outline quarterly objectives, ensuring each one flows logically into the next. Break down these main points into sub-points, treating them like your daily task list – specific, actionable, and impossible to misinterpret.

Bottom Line

With this framework, writing a book becomes less like that endless email thread and more like a well-executed project plan – structured, efficient, and actually complete in 30 days.

Did you start with your first book yet?
Feel free to ask me any questions about this topic here on substack.

Adapt & Create,
Kamil