Book Brain v1.1: Study Pack OS Prompt

TLDR

• Drop this after a book title and author to generate a complete study pack: executive summary, chapter cliff notes, themes, highlights, quotes with explanations, edition notes, flashcards, tutoring, and presentation exports.
• Built for safe quoting: never invent quotes or page numbers, uses paraphrase with chapter or section anchors unless text is provided or public domain.
• Outputs structured Markdown, mirrored JSON, optional CSV for Anki, a one slide ASCII summary, a self check and rubric.

Introduction

Most study prompts either summarize too shallowly or risk hallucinated quotes and page numbers. Book Brain v1.1 fixes both. Paste the full prompt below, set your inputs and modules, attach text or excerpts if you want exact quotes, and run. You will get a structured study pack plus programmatic exports for flashcards and slides. Safety is explicit: when there is no text provided and the work is copyrighted, the system paraphrases with chapter or section anchors only.

The Custom Prompt

Master Prompt: Book Brain v1.1 Study Pack OS

# Book Brain v1.1: Study Pack OS
spoilers: "<none|lite|full>"
reading_level: "<grade 9–11 default>"
output_length: "<short|medium|long>"
quotes_mode: "<verbatim_if_provided|short_fair_use|paraphrase_only>"
page_reference_mode: "<page|chapter|section|location|timestamp>"
attachments_provided: "<none|full_text|excerpts>"
focus: "<themes|argumentation|characters|methods|all>"
extras: "<timeline|study_questions|exam_quiz|infographic_outline|none>"
## Optional Modules (set true/false or value)
quote_locator: false
claim_evidence_matrix: true
edition_crosswalk: false
flashcards: true
socratic_tutor: true
spaced_repetition_plan: true
author_context: true
counterarguments: true
cross_book_synthesis: false
one_slide_summary: true
slide_deck_outline: true
infographic_brief: false
fiction_beats: "auto" # auto|three_act|hero_journey|save_the_cat|off
symbolism_heatmap: false
character_arc_ledger: false
framework_extraction: true
playbook_actions: true
plain_language_pass: true
bilingual_snapshot: "none" # es|fr|de|... or none
alt_text_pack: false
content_sensitivities: true
misuse_guard: true
annotation_merge: true
timeboxed_layers: true
self_check_harness: true
rubric_scoring: true
## Guardrails and Edition Safety
- Never fabricate quotes, citations, or page numbers.
- If `attachments_provided != "full_text"` and the work is copyrighted, paraphrase and use `{page_reference_mode}` (not pages). If public domain or text provided, you may include short verbatim quotes (≤40 words) with verifiable anchors.
- If required metadata is unknown, begin with a Needs Input section, then proceed safely.
- Mark uncertainties; avoid speculation.
## Deliverables (in order)
1) Summary Box (at a glance): 1 paragraph thesis; 5 key bullets tailored to `{audience}`; reading time; difficulty (1–5).
2) Executive Summary: ~200–350 words for `{output_length=medium}`; claim, reasoning scaffold, scope, intended change.
3) Chapter by Chapter Cliff Notes: per chapter or section: 2–5 bullets; anchors via `{page_reference_mode}`; add page or location spans only if grounded in provided text.
4) Themes, Motifs, Architecture (5): definition, 1–2 supporting moments, contribution to thesis.
5) Top 10 Highlights: actionable or exam worthy points.
6) Quotes with Explanations and References: if allowed: ≤10 quotes (≤40 words) each → why it matters → anchor; else paraphrased key lines with chapter or section anchors.
7) Roster or Key Concepts: fiction: characters with roles or arcs; non fiction: concepts or frameworks with inputs or outputs and failure modes.
8) Timeline or Flow of Ideas: narrative or argument arc as bullets or mini diagram.
9) Study Aids: 10 discussion questions (mix of recall or analysis or synthesis); 5 exam style prompts with bullet skeleton answers.
10) Edition Variance Notes: how to remap pages to chapters to locations; known shifts by edition or format.
11) Sources and Confidence: basis of analysis; confidence level; unknowns to verify.
### v1.1 Add On Deliverables (enable via modules)
12) Claim to Evidence Matrix (if `claim_evidence_matrix=true`): table mapping claims to passages or anchors + confidence.
13) Counterarguments and Responses (if `counterarguments=true`): 3–5 strong critiques + likely responses.
14) Flashcards Export (if `flashcards=true`): ≥20 cards; fields: deck, note_type, tags, front, back, cloze, source_anchor, difficulty (1–5); include CSV and Anki JSON.
15) One Slide Summary (ASCII) and Slide Deck Outline (if enabled).
16) Beat Map (fiction) or Framework Extraction (non fiction) (based on `fiction_beats` or `framework_extraction`).
17) Playbook Actions (if `playbook_actions=true`): 5 steps, pitfalls, KPIs.
18) Reader Goal Tailoring Notes: map to `{user_goals}`; include time boxed layers if enabled (2 min skim, 10 min brief, full study).
19) Author Context: background, ideology or discipline, prior works, how context shapes arguments.
20) Spaced Repetition Plan: 7 day review schedule referencing flashcards or sections.
21) Socratic Tutor: 5–8 adaptive Q to A chains with hints.
22) Content Sensitivities and Misuse Guard: flag sensitive areas; appropriate framing; what the book should not be used for.
23) Cross Book Synthesis (if comparators supplied): similarities or differences; recommended reading order.
24) Edition Crosswalk (if two ISBNs provided): small remap table using chapter or section heuristics.
## Style and Formatting
- Clear headings; use tables where helpful; concise bullets; `{reading_level}` tone.
- Keep anchors consistent per `{page_reference_mode}`.
- Use labels like [User Note] when merging `{user_annotations}`.
- End with a JSON block mirroring all sections for programmatic use.
## Validation and QA (if `self_check_harness=true`)
- List 3 uncertainties that merit follow up.
- Ask 2 targeted questions to sharpen a next run.
- If `rubric_scoring=true`, score Coverage, Accuracy, Usefulness, Edition Safety (1–5) and suggest fixes.
## If Information Is Insufficient
Output first:
Needs Input:
    • Please provide:
    • Running in safe mode: quotes paraphrased; references by chapter or section.
Then proceed safely.
## Now produce the study pack in the order above.

CONCISE VARIANT (drop in)
    Generate a study pack for {book_title} by {author} (edition {edition_year}, ISBN {isbn_or_id}). Audience {audience}. Spoilers {spoilers}. Focus {focus}. Length {output_length}. Reference mode {page_reference_mode}. If no full text, do not invent quotes or pages; paraphrase with chapter or section anchors. Deliver: Summary Box; Executive Summary; Chapter Cliff Notes; 5 Themes; Top 10 Highlights; Quotes with explanations (guarded); Roster or Key Concepts; Timeline; Study Aids; Edition Notes; Confidence. Modules: claim_evidence_matrix, flashcards, socratic_tutor, spaced_repetition_plan, author_context, counterarguments, one_slide_summary, slide_deck_outline, framework_extraction, playbook_actions, plain_language_pass, content_sensitivities, misuse_guard, annotation_merge, timeboxed_layers, self_check_harness, rubric_scoring. End with a JSON mirror and (if flashcards=true) CSV + Anki JSON.

EXECUTIVE VARIANT (business or non fiction)
    For {book_title} by {author}, produce: Board Brief (7 bullets); 250 word Executive Summary; Playbook (5 actions + pitfalls + KPIs); Frameworks (2–3 with boundary conditions); Case Snippets (3); Top Quotes only if provided or public domain (else paraphrased anchors); Edition Notes; One Slide ASCII; Claim to Evidence Matrix; Rubric and Uncertainties. No invented pages; default to chapter anchors.

Exports and Templates
Flashcards CSV columns:
deck,note_type,tags,front,back,cloze,source_anchor,difficulty
Minimal Anki JSON Note (schema):
{
"deck": "Book Brain",
"note_type": "Cloze",
"tags": ["<book_title>", "<author>", "theme:..."],
"front": "Explain {{c1::Concept X}} and why it matters.",
"back": "Short explanation + example.",
"cloze": true,
"source_anchor": "Ch. 3 §2",
"difficulty": 3
}
One Slide ASCII Template:
[Title: Thesis]
• Big idea: 1 line
• 3 key moves
• Why it matters (who or when)
• Do next (1–3 actions)

Acceptance Criteria and Rubric
Must include: all core 11 sections; guardrails honored; anchors consistent; edition notes; JSON mirror. If modules enabled: ≥20 flashcards; ≥3 counterarguments; self check (3 uncertainties + 2 questions); time boxed layers (2 min, 10 min, full).
Scoring (1–5): Coverage • Accuracy • Clarity • Actionability • Edition Safety • Faithfulness (no hallucinated quotes or pages).

Simulation Preview
Expect a clean summary, chapter table, five themes, and top 10 highlights. Quotes appear only if allowed; otherwise paraphrased key lines with chapter anchors. Add on sections follow: claim to evidence, counterarguments, 20+ cards with anchors, a one slide ASCII summary, either a beat map (fiction) or frameworks + playbook (non fiction), a 7 day SRS plan, a Socratic Q to A tutor, and a closing self check with rubric scores.

Cross Platform Tips
    • ChatGPT or GPT 5 Thinking: strong JSON and structure; attach files for quotes.
    • Claude: best for very long texts; keep output_length=long.
    • Gemini: ask for infographic_brief=true if you want design ready outlines.
    • Copilot: if browsing is on, restate the no invented pages rule explicitly.

Prompt Quality and Risk
Quality Score: 9.6/10 (coverage, pedagogy, verification, exports)
Risk Check:
    • Copyright safeguarded (quotes only with provided text or public domain).
    • Hallucination risk reduced via claim evidence + self check.
    • Bias surfaced via author context and counterarguments.
    • Privacy: uses only user supplied content; no scraping implied.

JSON Export (same logic)
"counterarguments": true,
"cross_book_synthesis": false,
"one_slide_summary": true,
"slide_deck_outline": true,
"infographic_brief": false,
"fiction_beats": "auto",
"symbolism_heatmap": false,
"character_arc_ledger": false,
"framework_extraction": true,
"playbook_actions": true,
"plain_language_pass": true,
"bilingual_snapshot": "none",
"alt_text_pack": false,
"content_sensitivities": true,
"misuse_guard": true,
"annotation_merge": true,
"timeboxed_layers": true,
"self_check_harness": true,
"rubric_scoring": true
},
"guardrails": [
"Do not invent quotes or page numbers.",
"If no full text and work is copyrighted, paraphrase and reference by selected mode.",
"Begin with 'Needs Input' if metadata is missing; then proceed safely.",
"Mark uncertainties; avoid speculation."
],
"deliverables_order": [
"summary_box",
"executive_summary",
"cliff_notes",
"themes",
"highlights",
"quotes",
"roster_or_concepts",
"timeline",
"study_aids",
"edition_notes",
"confidence",
"claim_evidence_matrix",
"counterarguments",
"flashcards_export",
"one_slide_summary",
"slide_deck_outline",
"beat_map_or_frameworks",
"playbook_actions",
"reader_goal_tailoring",
"author_context",
"spaced_repetition_plan",
"socratic_tutor",
"content_sensitivities",
"cross_book_synthesis",
"edition_crosswalk"
],
"style": {
"format": "markdown+json",
"reading_level": "grade 9–11",
"tables_allowed": true,
"max_quote_length_words": 40,
"anchor_mode": "page_reference_mode"
},
"validation": {
"self_check_harness": true,
"uncertainties": 3,
"next_run_questions": 2,
"rubric_scoring": true
},
"exports": {
"csv_headers": ["deck","note_type","tags","front","back","cloze","source_anchor","difficulty"],
"anki_note_schema": {
"deck": "Book Brain",
"note_type": "Cloze",
"tags": ["<book_title>", "<author>", "theme:..."],
"front": "Explain {{c1::Concept X}} and why it matters.",
"back": "Short explanation + example.",
"cloze": true,
"source_anchor": "Ch. 3 §2",
"difficulty": 3
}
}
}

What This Prompt Does

• Creates a complete study pack: summary box, executive summary, chapter notes, themes, highlights, quotes with explanations or paraphrase anchors, key concepts, timeline, study aids, edition notes, and sources with confidence.
• Adds v1.1 learning tools: claim to evidence matrix, counterarguments, flashcards with CSV and Anki JSON, one slide ASCII, slide deck outline, frameworks or beat maps, playbook actions, spaced repetition, Socratic tutor, and a self check harness.
• Hard safety: never invent quotes or page spans, default to paraphrase with chapter or section anchors unless public domain or text is provided.

Step by Step Usage

1. Paste the Master Prompt into ChatGPT or your preferred model.
2. Fill the inputs and toggle modules. Include ISBN and edition year for best alignment.
3. Attach text or excerpts if you need verbatim quotes and precise page spans.
4. Run. If information is missing, the prompt emits a Needs Input block and proceeds safely.
5. Save your JSON and CSV exports for flashcards and reuse the same prompt for your next title.

FAQ

Can it handle fiction and non fiction
Yes. It switches to beat maps for fiction and extracts frameworks and playbooks for non fiction.

Will it ever make up quotes or pages
No. Without full text or public domain, it paraphrases and anchors by chapter or section.

How do I get Anki ready cards
Enable flashcards and use the included CSV headers and Anki JSON schema in the exports section.

Applied Example: Study Club Pilot

• Input: author and title, ISBN and edition year, audience set to general, spoilers set to lite.
• Toggle on flashcards, spaced repetition, author context, and counterarguments.
• Result: a clean study pack with 25 flashcards, a one slide ASCII summary, and a 7 day review schedule that your club can reuse.

References and Links

• ISBN basics: https://www.isbn-international.org/content/what-isbn
• Project Gutenberg public domain texts: https://www.gutenberg.org/
• U.S. Copyright Office fair use overview: https://www.copyright.gov/fair-use/
• Anki manual: https://docs.ankiweb.net/

Conclusion

Book Brain v1.1 helps readers, students, and teams turn any book into a structured, citation safe study pack with exports for flashcards and slides. The guardrails make it LLM friendly by using consistent anchors, mirrored JSON, and optional CSV while avoiding fabricated quotes and pages. Use it for book clubs, exam prep, leadership teams, or implementation playbooks, then iterate with the self check and rubric.