getting-started-guide

Novel writing projects benefit from structured onboarding that guides you through seven sequential steps: constitution, specify, clarify, plan, tasks, write, and analyze. This methodology ensures you establish clear foundations before drafting, reducing rewrites and keeping your project organized throughout development.

Onboarding writing teams works best with guided workflows that activate automatically when intent is expressed. The seven-step methodology covers activation triggers, step-specific commands, and structured prompts to ensure consistency across team members and faster project alignment.

To start writing your first novel, express your intent by saying you want to write a novel, then follow the getting-started guide beginning with the /constitution step. This initiates sequential guidance through all seven steps, each with onboarding prompts explaining purpose and next actions.

Guided workflows support novel projects across scales by automating onboarding through a seven-step methodology applicable to first-time writers and established teams alike. The workflow adapts to typical writing scenarios while maintaining consistent structure and progress tracking.

After planning, the workflow progresses to the tasks step, which breaks down your novel plan into actionable items, then moves to the write phase where you execute drafting, and concludes with analyze for review and refinement.

Structured onboarding workflows are designed for first-time writers and require no prior experience. The methodology guides you through each step with explanations of purpose and usage scenarios, making it accessible whether you're starting your first novel or managing team projects.