plan

Convert high-level story intent into premise, theme, arc, beats, and ending.

Updated May 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/PetitChu/holocron --skill plan-petitchu
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: plan
Source: https://github.com/PetitChu/holocron/tree/main/skills/plan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/PetitChu/holocron --skill plan-petitchu

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The plan skill solves story drift and structural uncertainty by turning vague intentions into a concrete, useable story architecture with a specific ending and clear thematic pressure.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Architecture-first grounding: Produces a definitive architecture that later commands read to stay consistent.
  • Premise, theme, arc, and ending alignment: Captures tension-based premise (not just setting), verb-based themes, an arc type, and a specific final emotional image.
  • Beat map plus guardrails: Defines key structural beats and explicit boundaries on what the story is not, so revisions can catch drift.

Quick Start

Ask for a fresh architecture by running the command holocron:plan with your book premise (and any preferred ending or era).

Frequently Asked Questions about plan

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I plan a novel's story architecture and prevent plot drift?

A Socratic Q&A session converts high-level novel intentions into a concrete story architecture, generating a tension-based premise, verb-based themes, and a specific final emotional image to prevent plot drift.

What is the best way to define a novel premise and thematic development before outlining?

Defining a novel premise and thematic development before outlining requires capturing a tension-based premise and verb-based themes. This structural grounding ensures your narrative arc and specific ending remain aligned throughout the drafting process.

How do I fix story drift when characters and events diverge from the intended plot?

To fix story drift when characters diverge, you need to rebuild the story architecture from the ground up. Revising your plot beats and applying explicit guardrails on what the story is not will catch the drift and realign the narrative.

Can I use Socratic Q&A to map plot beats and ending definitions for a new novel project?

Yes, you can use Socratic Q&A to map plot beats and ending definitions for a new novel project. The interactive process translates your high-level intent into a definitive architecture document that grounds subsequent writing and outlining.

Does novel planning require a specific architecture file format for downstream processes?

Novel planning requires generating an architecture.md or series-architecture.md file, alongside progress.md updates. These files provide the architecture-first grounding necessary to command downstream skills and maintain structural consistency.