ghost-interview

Conduct structured author interviews and convert transcripts into prose.

12|Updated Apr 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/leanpub/ghostai --skill ghost-interview
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ghost-interview
Source: https://github.com/leanpub/ghostai/tree/main/ghost-interview
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/leanpub/ghostai --skill ghost-interview

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Interview-driven writing that captures the author's voice by guiding a structured interview and turning the transcript into prose that preserves the author's own words.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Voice-driven interviewing: ask concise questions, capture free-form responses, and stitch them into cohesive prose in the author's voice.
  • Transcript-based drafting: maintain an auditable record of the conversation for revision and style alignment.
  • Use case: lock down a tough section's voice, fill gaps in a manuscript, or unlock a chapter stuck in prose.

Quick Start

Start the interview with the author to capture their voice and weave transcripts into prose.

Frequently Asked Questions about ghost-interview

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn interview transcripts into prose that captures a writer's voice?

Transcript-to-prose conversion works by conducting structured voice interviews, storing the transcript metadata, and then synthesizing the author's free-form responses into cohesive manuscript text that preserves their authentic style.

Can I use voice input to draft manuscript chapters from an interview?

Yes, voice input is supported for drafting manuscript chapters. The skill adapts to streaming transcripts, allowing authors to speak free-form responses to concise questions, which are then stitched into prose that locks down a specific section's voice.

What is the best way to capture an author's authentic voice for a non-fiction book?

The best way to capture authentic voice is through structured, voice-driven interviewing. By asking concise questions and maintaining an auditable transcript record, you can extract the author's natural phrasing and weave it directly into non-fiction prose.

Does this interview-driven writing process support both fiction and non-fiction projects?

Yes, the interview-driven writing process supports both fiction and non-fiction projects. It guides voice capture across chapters, outlines, or specific passages, helping to fill gaps in a manuscript or unlock sections stuck in prose.

How do I start a structured interview to draft a stuck manuscript chapter?

To start a structured interview, you begin a guided conversation with the author using the skill's stepwise workflow. It enforces frontmatter metadata creation and transcript storage to ensure an auditable record for later prose synthesis and style alignment.

Are there limitations when using transcripts to align writing style across a full manuscript?

A limitation of transcript-based style alignment is that it relies on a stepwise workflow with stored transcripts, meaning the process must be followed sequentially to ensure the synthesized prose accurately reflects the captured voice without losing context.