story-architect

Architect narrative frameworks with archetype mapping and phase-by-phase development.

Updated Dec 2, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/diverseforest/story-writing --skill story-architect
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Skill: story-architect
Source: https://github.com/diverseforest/story-writing/tree/main/story-architect
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/diverseforest/story-writing --skill story-architect

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a rigorous, repeatable framework to design narratives that are both structurally sound and emotionally resonant, helping writers avoid chaos in planning and ensure consistent arc, archetype alignment, and thematic cohesion across scenes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • A four-phase Story Creation Process (Soul Seed, Blueprint, Drafting, Texturing, with an optional Soul) that guides from concept to craft.
  • Archetype mapping, Legacy Armor concept, and The Mute (iceberg rule) to ground character beliefs in tangible moments.
  • Practical templates and prompts for Stage 1-4 construction, 3D Stress Test, sensory anchors, and cohesive metaphors across formats (novels, screenplays, marketing narratives, training content).

Quick Start

Outline Stage 1-4 using the Story Creation Process 3.0; apply The Mute during Stage 3 and weave a core metaphor across scenes.

Frequently Asked Questions about story-architect

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure a story with consistent character arcs and thematic cohesion?

To structure a story with consistent arcs, use a four-phase Story Creation Process mapping archetypes and applying phase-by-phase development to ensure thematic cohesion across scenes.

What is the best way to design narratives that are structurally sound for screenplays?

The best way to design structurally sound narratives is applying a repeatable framework enforcing archetype mapping, armor dynamics, and the 3D Stress Test to guarantee audience alignment and scene development.

Can I use this storytelling framework for marketing fiction and training content?

Yes, you can use this storytelling framework for marketing fiction and training content, as it guides audience alignment, armor dynamics, and phase-by-phase development applicable across novels, screenplays, and corporate narratives.

How do I ground character beliefs in tangible moments during story planning?

To ground character beliefs in tangible moments during story planning, apply The Mute iceberg rule and the Legacy Armor concept alongside archetype mapping to translate abstract traits into visible scene actions.

How do I weave a core metaphor across scenes in a novel?

To weave a core metaphor across scenes in a novel, integrate the Golden Metaphor during the Texturing stage of the Story Creation Process, ensuring sensory anchors maintain thematic resonance end-to-end.

When should I not use a strict storytelling framework for narrative development?

You should not use a strict storytelling framework when your narrative requires chaotic, non-linear exploration, as this framework enforces rigorous stage-by-stage construction, archetype alignment, and 3D Stress Testing to guarantee structural soundness.