critique

Generate NYT/New Yorker-style literary critiques of completed manuscripts.

Updated May 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/PetitChu/holocron --skill critique-petitchu
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Skill: critique
Source: https://github.com/PetitChu/holocron/tree/main/skills/critique
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/PetitChu/holocron --skill critique-petitchu

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you identify craft-level strengths and weaknesses in a completed manuscript, so you can revise with clearer direction rather than guessing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Manuscript-Completion Validation: Checks that all chapters are marked drafted/completed and declines if the manuscript is incomplete.
  • Length-Controlled NYT/New Yorker Review: Generates long (1000–1500 words), medium (400–600), or short (150–250) critiques.
  • Craft Observations: Adds craft-level technical observations, especially in long/medium modes, including items like prose style, structure, pacing, characterization, emotional resonance, and thematic coherence.
  • Project Tracking & Saved Output: Writes the critique to a date-stamped file and tracks progress in progress.md.

Quick Start

Run /critique after your manuscript is marked complete to receive a full literary critique in NYT/New Yorker style.

Frequently Asked Questions about critique

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

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How do I get a NYT-style literary critique for my completed novel manuscript?

To receive a NYT-style literary critique, your manuscript must pass completion validation with all chapters marked as drafted or completed. Once validated, the tool reads the full manuscript and generates a professional review highlighting craft-level strengths and weaknesses.

What length options are available for manuscript review feedback?

Manuscript review feedback offers three length-controlled formats: long critiques of 1000–1500 words, medium critiques of 400–600 words, and short critiques of 150–250 words. Long and medium modes include detailed craft observations on prose style, structure, and pacing.

Can I use this writing feedback tool on an incomplete draft between editing phases?

No, the writing feedback tool requires a completed manuscript. It performs manuscript-completion validation and declines to process incomplete drafts, ensuring literary critiques are generated only when all chapters are marked as drafted or completed for accurate revision planning.

When do I need a professional literary critique before starting manuscript revisions?

A professional literary critique is needed before major revisions or between the draft and edit phases. It helps identify craft-level technical observations like characterization, emotional resonance, and thematic coherence, giving you clearer revision direction instead of guessing.

Does the critique tool save writing feedback and track novel revision progress?

Yes, the critique tool saves writing feedback to a date-stamped output file in the critiques directory. It also automatically updates your progress tracking file, ensuring your novel revision history and manuscript review records are maintained within your project.

What is the best way to review a specific book within a novel series for revision planning?

The best way to review a specific book within a novel series is to ensure that individual book is marked complete. The tool then reads that full manuscript and generates a focused New Yorker-style critique with craft observations to guide your series revision planning.