create-book

Guide authors through iterative questioning to create structured story bible files.

2|Updated Feb 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/design1online/author-it --skill create-book
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Skill: create-book
Source: https://github.com/design1online/author-it/tree/main/skills/create-story-bible
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/design1online/author-it --skill create-book

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps authors build comprehensive story bibles by guiding them through a structured, question-driven process, ensuring all critical elements of their book are clearly defined without writing the story itself.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Systematic Development: Guides users through defining premise, characters, world-building, and marketing.
  • Iterative Questioning: Asks targeted questions to clarify ideas and fill gaps.
  • Structured Output: Generates organized files for each aspect of the story bible.
  • Use Case: An author with a nascent idea for a fantasy novel can use this Skill to systematically develop the protagonist's backstory, the magical system, and the political landscape of their world.

Quick Start

Use the create-book skill to start building a story bible for a book titled 'The Last Starship' with the premise 'A lone astronaut must find a new home for humanity after Earth is destroyed.'.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-book

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I build a story bible for my novel systematically?

A story bible organizes your premise, characters, world-building, and plot into structured files. This Skill guides authors through an iterative, question-driven workflow to define all critical book elements without writing the actual story.

What is the best way to outline a book and develop characters?

The best way to outline a book and develop characters is through targeted questioning that fills narrative gaps. This Skill iteratively asks questions to clarify your protagonist's backstory, magical systems, and political landscapes, generating organized story files.

Can I use this to create a novel outline and marketing placement from a basic premise?

Yes, you can create a novel outline and marketing placement from a basic premise. The Skill processes your initial idea to systematically develop the story bible, logline, blurb, and marketing placement, ensuring all critical elements are clearly defined.

Does this story planning tool write the actual book content for me?

No, this story planning tool does not write the book content for you. It specifically helps authors build comprehensive story bibles by guiding them through a structured, question-driven process, ensuring all critical elements are clearly defined without writing the story itself.

What files and structures are generated when planning a fantasy novel world?

When planning a fantasy novel world, the Skill creates structured files for your story, characters, world-building, outline, and marketing. These files are generated within specified directory structures to organize your developmental editing and story bible systematically.