new

Guide fiction project creation from discovery to chapter outline.

14|6|Updated Jan 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/howells/fiction --skill new-howells
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: new
Source: https://github.com/howells/fiction/tree/main/skills/new
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/howells/fiction --skill new-howells

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Start a new fiction project from scratch with guided discovery, architecture, and planning.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Interactive discovery: Socratic dialogue helps you uncover story heart.
  • Architecture and world-building: Premise, theme, arc, ending, and setting details.
  • Character and outline: Develop characters and map chapters and scenes for your outline.

Quick Start

Initiate the guided fiction project wizard with your genre or idea.

Frequently Asked Questions about new

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I start a fiction outline from scratch when I only have a basic idea?

To start a fiction outline from a basic idea, you can use an interactive dialogue wizard that guides you through Socratic discovery to define your story heart, premise, and architecture. The wizard accepts an optional genre or idea to kick off the project.

What is the best way to develop characters and world-building before writing chapter outlines?

The best way to develop characters and world-building is through a guided discovery process that builds premise, theme, setting details, and character arcs. This establishes your story architecture before mapping chapters and scenes into an outline.

Can I use an interactive fiction wizard to map out chapter and scene outlines?

Yes, an interactive fiction wizard can map chapter and scene outlines by walking you through architecture, character development, and world-building steps. It requires an interactive conversation flow to generate the complete outline.

Do I need a fully formed premise to begin planning my fiction project's story architecture?

No, you do not need a fully formed premise to begin planning your story architecture. The wizard uses Socratic dialogue during project kickoff to help you uncover your story heart and define the premise interactively.

How does interactive dialogue help with character development and story architecture?

Interactive dialogue helps with character development and story architecture by applying Socratic questioning during project kickoff. This guided conversation uncovers your story heart, defines the premise, and saves progress as you build the outline.

What are the limitations of using a guided wizard for fiction project kickoff?

A limitation of using a guided wizard for fiction project kickoff is that it requires an interactive conversation flow to function properly. It focuses strictly on discovery, architecture, and planning, stopping at the chapter outline rather than drafting prose.