holistic-pass

Execute holistic manuscript revision passes across chapters with evidence-based change reporting.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Werewolf-DynamiX/_New_Book_Starter_Kit --skill holistic-pass
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Skill: holistic-pass
Source: https://github.com/Werewolf-DynamiX/_New_Book_Starter_Kit/tree/main/.gemini/skills/holistic-pass
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Werewolf-DynamiX/_New_Book_Starter_Kit --skill holistic-pass

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps authors and editors systematically improve manuscript-wide issues by applying targeted holistic revision passes instead of making unfocused chapter edits.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Revision Execution: Applies defined holistic passes across selected chapters while preserving author voice and tracking progress.
  • Evidence-Based Editing: Requires before and after comparisons, rationales, and validation of each manuscript change.
  • Use Case: A novelist can use this Skill to address recurring pacing, character, or prose issues across a manuscript in manageable chapter batches before publication.

Quick Start

Use the holistic-pass skill to execute the next defined manuscript revision pass and report all changes with before and after evidence.

Frequently Asked Questions about holistic-pass

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I systematically revise a manuscript to fix cross-chapter structural issues?

Execute targeted holistic revision passes across selected chapters to resolve cross-chapter structural and prose issues while tracking progress and preserving author voice.

What is a holistic revision pass and when do I need it for my manuscript?

A holistic revision pass is a targeted manuscript editing process that resolves recurring pacing, character, or prose issues across chapters. It is needed when unfocused chapter edits fail to fix manuscript-wide problems.

How do I track manuscript changes during a revision pass with before and after evidence?

Track manuscript changes by generating evidence-based reports that include before and after comparisons, rationales, and validation for each manuscript change.

Can I use chapter analysis to plan manuscript revisions in manageable chapter batches?

Yes, you can use chapter analysis to plan manuscript revisions by defining targeted passes across selected chapters, allowing you to address recurring prose and structural issues in manageable batches.

What do I need to set up before executing targeted manuscript revision passes?

Before executing manuscript revision passes, you need pass definitions, manuscript context files, and progress tracking mechanisms to ensure controlled, evidence-based revisions.

Best way to improve manuscript continuity before publication without losing author voice?

The best way to improve manuscript continuity is applying structured holistic revision passes that enforce continuity improvement while explicitly preserving author voice during pre-publication editing.