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story-analysis

Evaluate short stories and novel chapters for narrative strengths and weaknesses.

Updated Feb 28, 2026
Search Tags:#writing#storytelling#editing#analysis#fiction#novel#short story
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tunnckoCore/agent-skills --skill story-analysis
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: story-analysis
Source: https://github.com/tunnckoCore/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/creative-fiction-writing/core/story-analysis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tunnckoCore/agent-skills --skill story-analysis

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps writers systematically evaluate their short stories or novel chapters, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement to ensure narrative goals are met.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Evaluation: Analyzes narrative foundation, character construction, story environment, plot points, technical execution, and emotional architecture.
  • Mode-Specific Analysis: Offers tailored checklists and questions for both standalone short stories and individual novel chapters.
  • Use Case: After drafting a short story, use this Skill to perform a detailed diagnostic, ensuring the premise is clear, characters are compelling, and the plot delivers a satisfying resolution.

Quick Start

Use the story-analysis skill to evaluate the attached draft of my short story.

Frequently Asked Questions about story-analysis

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I analyze a short story to find narrative weaknesses?▼

To analyze a short story for narrative weaknesses, systematically evaluate elements like premise, character development, plot structure, and thematic resolution using structured diagnostic questions and checklists tailored to your writing mode.

What is the best way to diagnose plot structure issues in a novel chapter?▼

Diagnosing plot structure issues in a novel chapter involves evaluating the story environment, plot points, and technical execution using mode-specific checklists to identify opportunities for enhancement and ensure narrative goals are met.

Do I need a completed draft to evaluate my fiction writing?▼

You need a drafted creative writing piece, such as a short story or novel chapter, to systematically evaluate its strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement to ensure narrative goals are met.

How does short story analysis differ from evaluating a novel chapter?▼

Short story analysis differs from evaluating a novel chapter by utilizing mode-specific diagnostic questions and checklists tailored to the distinct narrative requirements of standalone stories versus chapters within a larger book.

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