How to Write an eBook —
Step-by-Step Guides by Genre

Pick your genre below and get a complete walkthrough: premise, chapter structure, AI generation, and a downloadable EPUB — ready to publish on Amazon KDP, Apple Books, or Kobo.

61 genres covered 7 steps per guide 20–60 min to finish EPUB output
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How these guides work

1

Choose your genre

Pick any of the 61 genres below. Each guide is tailored to the specific structure, tone, and conventions of that genre.

2

Follow the 7-step guide

Each guide walks you through opening Scrivibe, entering your premise, generating a chapter framework, and refining your book description.

3

Generate & download

Click Generate on each chapter. Scrivibe writes the full text, then you export a formatted EPUB file ready to upload to any publishing platform.

Literature & Fiction

From sweeping dramas to laugh-out-loud coming-of-age stories, AI helps craft literary fiction with depth and resonance.

Literary Fiction 25–60 minutes 70,000–100,000 words Read the guide → Coming of Age 25–60 minutes 55,000–90,000 words Read the guide → Humorous Fiction 25–60 minutes 60,000–90,000 words Read the guide → Action & Adventure 25–60 minutes 80,000–100,000 words Read the guide → Drama 25–60 minutes 65,000–95,000 words Read the guide →

Nonfiction

Business guides, health books, travel memoirs, and more — Scrivibe structures your expertise into readable, marketable eBooks.

Business & Money 20–45 minutes 40,000–70,000 words Read the guide → Health, Fitness & Dieting 20–45 minutes 30,000–60,000 words Read the guide → Self-Help 20–45 minutes 35,000–65,000 words Read the guide → Computers & Technology 20–45 minutes 40,000–80,000 words Read the guide → Travel 20–45 minutes 50,000–85,000 words Read the guide → Cookbooks, Food & Wine 20–45 minutes 30,000–60,000 words Read the guide → Sports & Outdoors 20–45 minutes 35,000–70,000 words Read the guide → Crafts, Hobbies & Home 20–45 minutes 25,000–55,000 words Read the guide → Biographies & Memoirs 20–45 minutes 60,000–90,000 words Read the guide → Education & Teaching 20–45 minutes 40,000–75,000 words Read the guide → History 20–45 minutes 60,000–100,000 words Read the guide → Medical Books 20–45 minutes 30,000–70,000 words Read the guide → Reference 20–45 minutes 30,000–120,000 words Read the guide → Science & Math 20–45 minutes 50,000–90,000 words Read the guide →

Historical Fiction

Recreate ancient empires, medieval courts, or wartime Europe with historically grounded storytelling powered by AI research.

Ancient Times Historical Fiction 25–60 minutes 80,000–120,000 words Read the guide → Medieval Historical Fiction 25–60 minutes 80,000–130,000 words Read the guide → Modern History Fiction 25–60 minutes 75,000–110,000 words Read the guide → War & Conflict Fiction 25–60 minutes 80,000–120,000 words Read the guide → Cultural Historical Fiction 25–60 minutes 70,000–100,000 words Read the guide → Biographical Historical Fiction 25–60 minutes 75,000–110,000 words Read the guide →

Biographical Fiction

Bring real historical figures, artists, scientists, and leaders to life in fictionalized narratives built on documented fact.

Historical Figures Biographical Fiction 25–60 minutes 80,000–120,000 words Read the guide → Artists & Writers Biographical Fiction 25–60 minutes 70,000–100,000 words Read the guide → Leaders & Politicians Biographical Fiction 25–60 minutes 80,000–120,000 words Read the guide → Scientists & Inventors Biographical Fiction 25–60 minutes 70,000–100,000 words Read the guide → Entertainment Figures Biographical Fiction 25–60 minutes 70,000–100,000 words Read the guide →

Science Fiction & Fantasy

From galaxy-spanning space operas to cyberpunk dystopias, AI helps you build worlds, systems, and epic plots.

Space Opera 25–60 minutes 100,000–150,000 words Read the guide → Dystopian Fiction 25–60 minutes 70,000–100,000 words Read the guide → Cyberpunk 25–60 minutes 70,000–100,000 words Read the guide → Time Travel Fiction 25–60 minutes 70,000–100,000 words Read the guide → Aliens & First Contact Fiction 25–60 minutes 75,000–110,000 words Read the guide → Post-Apocalyptic Fiction 25–60 minutes 75,000–110,000 words Read the guide → Dark Fantasy 25–60 minutes 90,000–130,000 words Read the guide → Epic Fantasy 25–60 minutes 100,000–180,000 words Read the guide → Steampunk 25–60 minutes 75,000–110,000 words Read the guide → Urban & Paranormal Fantasy 25–60 minutes 70,000–100,000 words Read the guide →

Horror

Gothic castles, cosmic dread, psychological terror, and things that lurk in the dark — AI writes horror that unsettles.

Dark Fantasy Horror 25–60 minutes 70,000–100,000 words Read the guide → Gothic Horror 25–60 minutes 70,000–100,000 words Read the guide → Occult & Supernatural Horror 25–60 minutes 70,000–100,000 words Read the guide → Psychological Horror 25–60 minutes 65,000–95,000 words Read the guide → Cosmic & Eldritch Horror 25–60 minutes 50,000–90,000 words Read the guide → Monsters & Creatures Horror 25–60 minutes 65,000–90,000 words Read the guide → Ghost Stories 25–60 minutes 60,000–90,000 words Read the guide → Slasher Horror 25–60 minutes 60,000–85,000 words Read the guide → Vampire Horror 25–60 minutes 70,000–100,000 words Read the guide →

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Plant clues, build tension, and deliver satisfying twists. AI helps you craft mysteries that keep readers guessing to the last page.

Cozy Mystery 25–50 minutes 55,000–80,000 words Read the guide → Domestic Suspense 25–50 minutes 70,000–95,000 words Read the guide → Espionage Thriller 25–50 minutes 80,000–110,000 words Read the guide → Legal Thriller 25–50 minutes 80,000–110,000 words Read the guide → Police Procedural 25–50 minutes 75,000–100,000 words Read the guide → Psychological Thriller 25–50 minutes 75,000–100,000 words Read the guide →

Romance

Contemporary love stories, paranormal passion, and historical courtships — AI writes romance that hits every emotional beat.

Contemporary Romance 20–45 minutes 60,000–90,000 words Read the guide → Fantasy Romance 20–45 minutes 70,000–100,000 words Read the guide → Historical Romance 20–45 minutes 70,000–100,000 words Read the guide → Paranormal Romance 20–45 minutes 65,000–90,000 words Read the guide → Romantic Comedy 20–45 minutes 60,000–85,000 words Read the guide → Romantic Suspense 20–45 minutes 70,000–95,000 words Read the guide →

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What these guides actually cover

Each guide on this page is a standalone, genre-specific walkthrough for writing a complete eBook using Scrivibe's AI generator. They are not generic writing tips — they are operational instructions tied directly to the Scrivibe tool, covering every click from first opening the app to downloading your finished EPUB file.

Every guide follows the same seven-step structure: open Scrivibe and select your genre, write a two-to-four sentence book description, let the AI generate a full chapter framework, review and adjust the outline, generate each chapter in sequence, add optional front and back matter, then export. The genre-specific variation comes in the FAQs, the chapter-count guidance, the recommended word count, and the structural advice baked into each step.

Fiction guides — covering literary fiction, sci-fi, fantasy, horror, romance, mystery, thriller, and historical fiction — focus on narrative continuity, character consistency, and pacing across 12–25 chapters. Nonfiction guides — business, health, self-help, technology, travel, and more — are structured around 8–15 topic chapters, each covering one distinct concept. Romance guides place extra emphasis on character beats, emotional arcs, and the required romance conventions that define the genre.

By the Scrivibe editorial team — Updated July 2026

Frequently asked questions about the guides

Do I need any writing experience to follow these guides?

No. The guides assume zero writing experience. Scrivibe's AI generates all the prose — your only input is a short book description (2–4 sentences) and a genre selection. The guide tells you exactly what to write and where to put it.

How long does it take to write a full eBook?

Nonfiction and romance genres average 20–45 minutes of active work. Fiction genres with longer chapter counts (sci-fi, epic fantasy, space opera) average 25–60 minutes. The AI generates each chapter in under a minute; most of your time goes into the initial setup.

What file do I get at the end?

A formatted EPUB file containing a cover image, table of contents, and all generated chapters. EPUBs are the standard format accepted by Amazon KDP, Apple Books, Kobo Writing Life, and aggregators like Draft2Digital. You retain full copyright of all content you create.

Can I edit the generated chapters?

Yes — every chapter is editable inside Scrivibe before export. You can also regenerate any chapter you're not satisfied with. Scrivibe's continuity system keeps regenerated chapters consistent with the tone, characters, and events already established.

Which genre should I choose if I'm writing something that spans multiple categories?

Choose the genre that best describes the primary reader expectation. A thriller with a romantic subplot is a thriller. A romance set in space is romance, not sci-fi. If you're unsure, read through the step guides for both candidates — the chapter-structure section will tell you which fits your story better.

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