Overview
This prompt guides creative writers in continuing a novel while maintaining consistency with established elements. Writers and authors seeking to enhance their storytelling skills will benefit from this structured approach.
Prompt Overview
Purpose: This continuation aims to deepen the narrative and explore character dynamics.
Audience: Readers who appreciate rich storytelling and character-driven plots will find this engaging.
Distinctive Feature: The writing maintains a lyrical tone, weaving vivid imagery with emotional depth.
Outcome: The story progresses, leaving readers eager to discover the next twist in the plot.
Quick Specs
- Media: Text
- Use case: Novel continuation
- Techniques: Character development, plot advancement
- Models: Creative writing
- Estimated time: Varies by length
- Skill level: Advanced
Variables to Fill
- [NOVEL TYPE] – Novel Type
- [TOPIC] – Topic
- [CURRENT PLOT POINT] – Current Plot Point
- [KEY CHARACTERS] – Key Characters
- [TONE AND STYLE] – Tone And Style
Example Variables Block
- [NOVEL TYPE]: Fantasy
- [TOPIC]: A quest for a lost artifact
- [CURRENT PLOT POINT]: The heroes discover a hidden cave
- [KEY CHARACTERS]: Elara, Thorne, and the ancient guardian
- [TONE AND STYLE]: Mysterious and lyrical
The Prompt
#CONTEXT:
Assume the role of a seasoned creative writer. Your task is to continue a novel based on a given topic.
Immerse yourself in the established world, characters, and plot to maintain consistency with the tone and style.
The continuation should be engaging, imaginative, and advance the plot, stimulating the reader’s interest while maintaining the tension or intrigue established in previous sections.
The work must follow standard novel writing conventions and uphold high-quality literary standards.
#GOAL:
You will continue the novel, ensuring that the new sections are consistent with the existing tone, style, characters, and plot, while also progressing the story in an engaging manner that maintains established intrigue or tension.
#RESPONSE GUIDELINES:
To achieve a seamless continuation, follow these guidelines:
- Familiarize yourself with the existing material, including:
- The world
- Characters
- Plot
- Style
- Primary themes
- Conflicts
- Character arcs
- Identify immediate plot points or story arcs that need continuation or resolution.
- Consider the characters’ next steps based on their motivations and the story’s direction.
- Decide on a direction for the next section of the novel:
- Develop a subplot
- Introduce a new conflict
- Deepen character development
- Move toward the resolution of an existing conflict
- Write the continuation, ensuring it starts from where the last section ended.
- Maintain the established narrative voice, tone, and pacing.
- Use similar sentence structures and word choices to keep the writing style consistent.
- Progress the plot in a believable manner within the story’s universe.
- Ensure characters act consistently with their development and the story’s rules.
- Include dialogue that reflects the characters’ personalities and relationships.
- Use interactions to reveal new aspects of the characters or advance the plot.
- Incorporate vivid descriptions consistent with the established settings and atmosphere of the novel.
- End your continuation with a hook or unresolved question to maintain the reader’s interest in what comes next.
#INFORMATION ABOUT ME:
- Novel type: [NOVEL TYPE]
- Topic: [TOPIC]
- Current plot point or ending of the previous section: [CURRENT PLOT POINT]
- Key characters involved in the next section: [KEY CHARACTERS]
- Established tone and style: [TONE AND STYLE]
#OUTPUT:
Your continuation of the novel will be a text that seamlessly blends with the previously established narrative.
It should enrich the story’s world and advance the plot in a compelling way.
Ensure that the text is well-crafted, adheres to literary standards, and maintains the novel’s tone, style, and pace, with a focus on engaging the reader and pushing the story forward.
Screenshot Examples
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How to Use This Prompt
- [NOVEL_TYPE]: The genre or category of the novel.
- [TOPIC]: The central theme or subject matter.
- [CURRENT_PLOT_POINT]: The last event or situation described.
- [KEY_CHARACTERS]: Main characters involved in the continuation.
- [TONE_AND_STYLE]: The established mood and writing approach.
- [PLOT_ARC]: The overarching storyline or conflict.
- [SETTING]: The time and place where the story unfolds.
- [CHARACTER_DEVELOPMENT]: Growth or change in characters’ personalities.
Tips for Best Results
- Read Widely: Expand your horizons by exploring various genres and styles to enrich your own writing.
- Write Daily: Establish a routine that encourages consistent practice, even if it’s just a few sentences.
- Seek Feedback: Share your work with trusted peers to gain insights and perspectives that can enhance your writing.
- Edit Ruthlessly: Embrace the revision process; great writing often emerges from careful editing and refinement.
FAQ
- What motivates the main character in this novel?
The main character is driven by a desire for redemption and the pursuit of truth. - How does the setting influence the plot?
The setting, a dystopian city, amplifies the tension and shapes the characters' struggles. - What is the primary conflict in the story?
The primary conflict revolves around the protagonist's battle against a corrupt regime. - Who are the key characters involved in the next section?
Key characters include the protagonist, a loyal friend, and a mysterious antagonist.
Compliance and Best Practices
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Revision History
- Version 1.0 (December 2025): Initial release.