book-sft-pipeline

Convert books into SFT datasets and train LoRA models.

Updated Feb 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/CxxxxDxxxF/project-blackout --skill book-sft-pipeline-cxxxxdxxxf
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: book-sft-pipeline
Source: https://github.com/CxxxxDxxxF/project-blackout/tree/main/Agent-Skills-for-Context-Engineering/examples/book-sft-pipeline
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/CxxxxDxxxF/project-blackout --skill book-sft-pipeline-cxxxxdxxxf

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill automates the process of converting books into datasets suitable for training language models to mimic specific authorial styles, addressing the challenge of creating high-quality, style-transferable training data from long-form text.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Intelligent Segmentation: Splits books into semantically coherent chunks (150-400 words) at natural boundaries.
  • Diverse Instruction Generation: Creates varied prompts to prevent model memorization and encourage style learning.
  • LoRA Training: Facilitates fine-tuning base models using LoRA on platforms like Tinker for efficient style adaptation.
  • Use Case: You want to train a model to write poetry in the style of Emily Dickinson. This skill will process her collected works, generate training examples, and guide the fine-tuning process.

Quick Start

Use the book-sft-pipeline skill to fine-tune a model on the provided ePub file to replicate the author's style.

Frequently Asked Questions about book-sft-pipeline

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I create an SFT dataset from a book for LLM training?

You can fine-tune a language model to replicate an authorial style by converting books into SFT datasets and applying LoRA training to base models. Base models are prioritized because they offer better malleability for absorbing new stylistic patterns.

How do I generate diverse instructions from long-form text for style transfer?

Generate diverse instructions from long-form text by applying multiple prompt templates and system prompts to semantically coherent text chunks. This variation prevents model memorization and encourages the model to learn the underlying authorial style instead of specific phrases.

Can I fine-tune a base model using LoRA for author voice replication?

Yes, you can fine-tune base models using LoRA to replicate author voice. LoRA facilitates efficient style adaptation on platforms like Tinker, prioritizing base models over instruction-tuned models for better style malleability.

What is the best way to chunk long-form text for Supervised Fine-Tuning?

The best way to chunk long-form text for Supervised Fine-Tuning is splitting books into 150-400 word segments at natural boundaries. This intelligent segmentation ensures chunks remain semantically coherent for accurate style learning.

Does this book SFT pipeline work with ePub files for dataset generation?

Yes, the pipeline works directly with ePub files for dataset generation by handling text extraction, intelligent segmentation, and diverse instruction generation. It converts the extracted book text into JSONL format suitable for LoRA training.