research-brief

Create structured research briefs for fiction scenes and nonfiction chapters.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

Search Tags:#writing #research #fiction #continuity #fact verification #nonfiction

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npx skills add https://github.com/Werewolf-DynamiX/_New_Book_Starter_Kit --skill research-brief-werewolf-dynamix

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Skill: research-brief
Source: https://github.com/Werewolf-DynamiX/_New_Book_Starter_Kit/tree/main/.gemini/skills/research-brief
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Werewolf-DynamiX/_New_Book_Starter_Kit --skill research-brief-werewolf-dynamix

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill prevents weak drafts, continuity errors, and unsupported claims by requiring structured research before writing fiction scenes or nonfiction sections.

Core Features & Use Cases

Fiction Research Support: Builds continuity states, open thread tracking, world rule checks, genre context, and optional comparable work research before drafting.
Nonfiction Research Support: Organizes sources, verifies claims, evaluates counter-arguments, defines domain context, and identifies research gaps.
Use Case: Prepare a rigorous research foundation for a book chapter so a writing model can draft from verified context instead of assumptions.

Quick Start

Ask the research-brief skill to create a Research Brief for the specified book chapter or scene and identify whether it is a Fiction or Nonfiction track.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-brief

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I organize research and verify facts before writing a book chapter?▼

To organize research before writing, create a structured research brief that tracks sources, verifies claims, and identifies research gaps to prevent unsupported nonfiction sections.

What is the best way to prevent continuity drift when preparing fiction scenes?▼

Preventing continuity drift requires building a research brief that establishes continuity states, tracks open threads, and checks world rules before you draft the scene.

Can I build a research workflow that handles both fiction and nonfiction tracks?▼

Yes, a research workflow can handle both fiction and nonfiction tracks by applying source verification and gap analysis for nonfiction, alongside world rule checks and continuity tracking for fiction.

How do I create an evidence-backed brief for downstream writing stages?▼

Create an evidence-backed brief by defining a research workflow that organizes evidence, evaluates counter-arguments, and produces structured inputs for a writing model to draft from verified context.

When do I need to identify research gaps before drafting content?▼

You need to identify research gaps before drafting when you want to prevent weak drafts and unsupported claims, ensuring your nonfiction chapter development relies on complete domain context and verified sources.