plan

Guide the architect agent to produce a living story architecture document.

14|6|Updated Jan 15, 2026

Search Tags:#architecture #guidance #outline #plan #arc #story-architecture #premise

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npx skills add https://github.com/howells/fiction --skill plan-howells

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: plan
Source: https://github.com/howells/fiction/tree/main/skills/plan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/howells/fiction --skill plan-howells

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Design story architecture to keep projects focused from concept through outline.

Core Features & Use Cases

Define premises, central questions, arc type, ending, and boundary conditions.
Produce a living architecture document to guide writing and revisions.

Quick Start

Begin a new architecture session with the architect agent to define premise, theme, ending, and tonal direction.

Frequently Asked Questions about plan

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I design story architecture from a basic premise?▼

To design story architecture from a premise, you define the central question, arc type, ending, and boundary conditions. This process produces a living architecture document to guide writing and revisions.

What is story architecture and when do I need it?▼

Story architecture is the structural design of a narrative covering premise, theme, beats, tone, and boundaries. You need it when starting a new project, rethinking structure, or realigning a story that is drifting off course.

How do I realign a drifting story structure during revisions?▼

To realign a drifting story structure, you revisit the central question and arc type to update the architecture document. This realigns the narrative boundaries and beats to keep the revisions focused on the original premise.

Can I define story arc types and ending conditions before writing?▼

Yes, you can define story arc types and ending conditions before writing by establishing the tonal direction and premise. This creates boundary conditions that guide the narrative progression and outline generation.

What is the best way to outline a story from an initial idea?▼

The best way to outline a story from an idea is to establish the premise, central question, and beats first. Generating an architecture document ensures the outline maintains structural focus and tonal consistency throughout.

Does planning story architecture work for fixing a broken narrative structure?▼

Yes, planning story architecture works for fixing a broken narrative structure by realigning the story's beats, tone, and boundaries. It helps you rethink the structure and update the architecture document to resolve structural drift.