outline

Generate a novel-scale chapter outline with scene beats from architecture.md.

Updated May 9, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/PetitChu/holocron --skill outline-petitchu
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Skill: outline
Source: https://github.com/PetitChu/holocron/tree/main/skills/outline
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/PetitChu/holocron --skill outline-petitchu

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It helps you convert a high-level story premise into a coherent macro outline with chapters, POV assignments, and scene beat scaffolding.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Chapter-level breakdown: Generates a chapter list with working titles and target word counts, then expands each chapter with purpose and POV.
  • Scene beat structuring: Produces Goal → Conflict → Disaster scene beats using the Dwight Swain framework.
  • Arc consistency checks: Cross-checks chapter count against common story structure models (3-act, 7-point, Save the Cat) and flags imbalances.

Quick Start

Use this skill to create your full-novel chapter outline by running /holocron:outline after you have /holocron:plan and architecture.md in place.

Frequently Asked Questions about outline

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a chapter-by-chapter outline for my novel?

Novel chapter outlining works by taking your story architecture and generating a structured outline.md with chapter purposes, POV assignments, and Goal/Conflict/Disaster scene beats for each chapter.

What are Goal Conflict Disaster scene beats in story outlining?

Goal Conflict Disaster scene beats apply the Dwight Swain framework to structure scenes within each chapter, scaffolding narrative momentum by establishing a goal, introducing conflict, and ending with a disaster.

Do I need a story architecture document before generating a chapter breakdown?

Generating a chapter breakdown requires an architecture.md file as a prerequisite to establish story structure, while character documents can optionally be incorporated for POV alignment.

Can I check my chapter count against common story structure models?

Arc consistency checks cross-reference your generated chapter count against common story structure models like 3-act, 7-point, and Save the Cat to flag structural imbalances in your novel outline.

How do I generate a chapter list for a multi-book series plan?

Multi-book series outlining uses series mode to generate a per-book outline, maintaining arc consistency and POV alignment across the series while using the same architecture.md prerequisite.