prose-craft

Review fiction chapters for prose, dialogue, and scene structure issues.

2|1|Updated Feb 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/queelius/claude-anvil --skill prose-craft
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: prose-craft
Source: https://github.com/queelius/claude-anvil/tree/main/worldsmith/skills/prose-craft
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/queelius/claude-anvil --skill prose-craft

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses common pitfalls in fiction writing, particularly those arising from AI-assisted content generation, to improve prose quality, dialogue, and scene structure.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Prose Craft: Focuses on "show, don't tell," concrete sensory details, varied sentence rhythm, and avoiding clichés.
  • Dialogue Craft: Emphasizes distinct character voices, subtext, natural exposition, and effective use of dialogue tags and beats.
  • Scene Structure: Guides on entering scenes late, leaving early, maintaining tension, and ending with a clear turn.
  • AI Failure Modes: Identifies and helps correct AI tendencies like premature resolution, flattened character voices, and exposition dumps.
  • Use Case: A novelist struggling with repetitive dialogue and flat descriptions can use this Skill to identify specific areas for improvement and apply concrete techniques to make their writing more engaging.

Quick Start

Use the prose-craft skill to review a chapter for common fiction writing errors.

Frequently Asked Questions about prose-craft

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

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How do I fix common AI-generated fiction writing errors like flat character voices?

To fix AI-generated fiction writing errors, apply prose craft guidelines that address flattened character voices by emphasizing distinct dialogue mechanics, subtext, and natural exposition to restore individuality.

What is the best way to improve scene structure and tension in fiction writing?

Improving scene structure in fiction writing involves entering scenes late, leaving early, maintaining continuous tension, and ending with a clear turn to keep the narrative engaging and dynamic.

How do I write distinct dialogue with subtext for different characters?

Writing distinct dialogue requires focusing on character voice differentiation, embedding subtext, using natural exposition, and applying effective dialogue tags and beats to convey meaning beyond literal words.

Why does my AI-assisted fiction writing resolve ambiguity too early in scenes?

AI-assisted fiction writing often resolves ambiguity too early due to algorithmic tendencies toward premature resolution, which can be corrected by maintaining tension and delaying exposition throughout scene structure.

Can I use prose craft techniques to review a full chapter for fiction writing errors?

You can use prose craft techniques to review a full chapter for fiction writing errors by checking for repetitive dialogue, flat descriptions, and common AI failure modes like exposition dumps and premature resolutions.