hook-craft

Rewrite chapter openings and endings to enforce hook and pull structures.

92|28|Updated Apr 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/felipelobomotta-blip/book-genesis-v4 --skill hook-craft-felipelobomotta-blip
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Skill: hook-craft
Source: https://github.com/felipelobomotta-blip/book-genesis-v4/tree/main/skills/deprecated/hook-craft
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/felipelobomotta-blip/book-genesis-v4 --skill hook-craft-felipelobomotta-blip

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Hook-craft fixes weak chapter momentum by rewriting only the first and last few sentences so readers start fast and keep going until the next page.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Chapter opening hook enforcement: Ensures the first 3–5 sentences follow one of six hook types (in medias res, question hook, sensory immersion, voice hook, contrast hook, ticking clock) without banned patterns like weather, recap, or throat-clearing.
  • Chapter ending pull enforcement: Ensures the last 3–5 sentences follow one of six pull types (cliffhanger, revelation, question plant, emotional gut punch, ominous promise, decision point) while avoiding banned endings like summaries, sleep, and fortune-cookie phrasing.
  • Precision rewriting with continuity: Touches only the opening/ending slices and preserves everything in between, while considering prior and next chapter transitions.
  • Self-scoring reporting: Produces a hook-craft report that records hook/pull types, scores, and whether rewrites were made.

Quick Start

Run hook-craft on your chapter draft in manuscript/chapters/ to rewrite only the opening (first 3–5 sentences) and ending (last 3–5 sentences), then generate the hook-craft report for Chapter N.

Frequently Asked Questions about hook-craft

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

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How do I rewrite chapter openings and endings to improve fiction pacing?

Rewrite chapter openings and endings by enforcing specific hook and pull structures for the first and last few sentences. This preserves the middle prose while selecting defined hook and pull types to compel readers.

What is a chapter ending pull structure in fiction writing?

A chapter ending pull structure is a specific narrative technique applied to the last 3–5 sentences, such as a cliffhanger, revelation, or emotional gut punch, designed to keep readers engaged until the next page.

How do I fix weak chapter momentum without rewriting the entire manuscript?

Fix weak chapter momentum by applying precision rewriting to only the opening and ending slices of a chapter. This touches just the first and last few sentences while fully preserving the middle prose.

Can I use specific hook types for chapter openings in an LLM writing pipeline?

Yes, in an LLM writing pipeline you can select from six hook types including in medias res, sensory immersion, and ticking clock, while avoiding banned patterns like weather, recap, or throat-clearing.

Do I need adjacent-chapter context to rewrite chapter hooks and endings?

Yes, you need adjacent-chapter context to ensure continuity. Rewriting chapter hooks and pulls requires a chapter draft, outline, foundation, voice DNA, and adjacent transitions to maintain narrative flow.

What should I avoid when writing chapter ending pulls for long-form fiction?

When writing chapter ending pulls for long-form fiction, avoid banned endings like summaries, sleep transitions, and fortune-cookie phrasing to maintain narrative tension and reader engagement.