bmad-cis-storytelling

Guides structured narrative creation using story frameworks and emotional arc design.

Updated Sep 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/watchthelight/shatterfish --skill bmad-cis-storytelling-watchthelight
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: bmad-cis-storytelling
Source: https://github.com/watchthelight/shatterfish/tree/main/.claude/skills/bmad-cis-storytelling
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/watchthelight/shatterfish --skill bmad-cis-storytelling-watchthelight

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? It helps users turn raw ideas, brand details, or data insights into structured, emotionally resonant stories without staring at a blank page, using proven narrative frameworks and guided questioning. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Framework Selection: Choose from 10 story frameworks including Hero's Journey, Pixar Story Spine, Brand Story, Pitch Narrative, and Data Storytelling. - Guided Story Development: Socratic questioning draws out story beats, conflict, transformation, and emotional arcs while preserving the user's authentic voice. - Multi-Format Output: Produces short, medium, and extended story versions plus channel and usage guidance, saved to a structured Markdown template. - Use Case: A marketer needs a brand origin story for a product launch; the workflow gathers purpose and audience, recommends a framework, builds the narrative step by step, and outputs social, email, and article versions. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to help you create a narrative through storytelling for your brand, pitch, or case study.

Frequently Asked Questions about bmad-cis-storytelling

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

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How do I create a brand story with a structured framework?

Start the storytelling workflow and describe your purpose, audience, and key messages. It presents 10 frameworks such as Brand Story, Hero's Journey, and Pitch Narrative, then guides you through each story element with targeted questions before drafting the narrative.

What story frameworks does this storytelling workflow support?

It supports ten frameworks grouped into transformation narratives (Hero's Journey, Pixar Story Spine, Customer Journey, Challenge-Overcome), strategic narratives (Brand Story, Pitch, Vision, Origin), and specialized narratives (Data Storytelling, Emotional Hooks), loaded from a story-types CSV file.

Can the storytelling workflow write the story for me?

Yes. In the drafting step you choose between writing it yourself with guidance, having the workflow write a full first draft from the gathered elements, or co-creating the story section by section iteratively.

Does the workflow produce versions for different channels?

Yes. It generates a short version for social media and subject lines, a medium version for email and blog intros, and an extended version for articles and presentations, plus channel and tone guidance.

Where is the final story output saved?

The completed story is written to a Markdown file at the configured output folder as story-{date}.md, following the bundled template with sections for hooks, narrative, emotional arc, variations, and usage guidelines.