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Outliner Agent

The Outliner Agent creates comprehensive chapter-by-chapter outlines for your book project, providing a detailed roadmap for the writing process.

Overview​

The Outliner Agent takes the initial book concept and expands it into a structured outline, breaking down the story into chapters and key scenes. It ensures proper pacing, plot development, and narrative structure.

Features​

Chapter Structure​

  • Creates detailed chapter summaries
  • Establishes clear story beats
  • Maintains proper pacing
  • Ensures narrative flow

Plot Development​

  • Develops main plot and subplots
  • Places major plot points
  • Tracks character arcs
  • Maintains story tension

Content Organization​

  • Generates chapter titles
  • Creates scene breakdowns
  • Includes key story elements
  • Tags important plot points

Output Format​

The outline is generated in Markdown format:

# Chapter 1: Title
- Opening scene description
- Key plot points
- Character interactions
- Scene objectives

# Chapter 2: Title
...

Integration​

The Outliner works closely with:

  • Concept Generator for initial story direction
  • Character Generator for character arc integration
  • Worldbuilding Agent for setting integration
  • Chapter Writer for detailed chapter development

Usage​

# Through Project Manager
libriscribe generate-outline

# Direct usage
outliner.execute(project_data, output_path)

Best Practices​

  1. Review and Iteration

    • Review the generated outline
    • Make necessary adjustments
    • Ensure all plot threads are addressed
    • Verify pacing and structure

  2. Chapter Balance

    • Check chapter lengths
    • Verify plot point distribution
    • Ensure proper character focus
    • Maintain narrative momentum

  3. Integration Points

    • Mark character development moments
    • Note worldbuilding elements
    • Identify research needs
    • Tag emotional beats

Error Handling​

The Outliner Agent includes error handling for:

  • Invalid project data
  • File system operations
  • Content generation issues
  • Format validation