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critique

Critique completed manuscripts with craft observations on prose, structure, pacing, and characterization.

14|6|Updated Jan 15, 2026
Search Tags:#literary#publishing#review#manuscript#critique#nytimes-style#craft-observations
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/howells/fiction --skill critique-howells
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: critique
Source: https://github.com/howells/fiction/tree/main/skills/critique
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/howells/fiction --skill critique-howells

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Authors struggle to obtain a rigorous, craft-aware critique of a completed manuscript.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Full-length manuscript critique in NYT/New Yorker style
  • Craft observations on prose, structure, pacing, characterization
  • Output saved to critiques/critique-YYYY-MM-DD-{length}.md and tracked in progress.md

Quick Start

Request a full manuscript critique using the critique agent.

Frequently Asked Questions about critique

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get a New York Times style critique of my manuscript?▼

To get a New York Times style manuscript critique, you need a completed draft with all chapters drafted. The critique agent then generates a full literary assessment of your prose, structure, pacing, and characterization.

What is included in a full literary manuscript critique?▼

A full literary manuscript critique includes craft observations on prose, structure, pacing, and characterization. It provides a rigorous assessment in the style of NYT or New Yorker reviews to help authors analyze their completed drafts.

Can I request different lengths for a manuscript review?▼

Yes, you can request long, medium, or short manuscript reviews. The critique length you choose determines the output file name, which is saved as critique-YYYY-MM-DD-{length}.md in the critiques directory.

Do I need a finished draft to get a manuscript critique?▼

Yes, you need a complete manuscript with all chapters drafted to receive a critique. The agent applies only when your draft is finished and you want a rigorous, craft-aware literary assessment.

How are completed manuscript critiques tracked and saved?▼

Completed manuscript critiques are saved as markdown files in the critiques directory using the format critique-YYYY-MM-DD-{length}.md. Your overall critique progress is also tracked in the progress.md file.

What's the best way to review a completed manuscript for publishing?▼

The best way to review a completed manuscript for publishing is to get a craft-aware literary critique. This provides a rigorous NYT-style assessment of your prose, structure, and characterization before you proceed to publishing.

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