story-circle-brainstorm

Map drafts to Story Circle beats and identify narrative gaps.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

Search Tags:#structure #brainstorm #beats #writing-analysis #story-circle #personal-essay

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npx skills add https://github.com/dewittn/dotfiles --skill story-circle-brainstorm

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Skill: story-circle-brainstorm
Source: https://github.com/dewittn/dotfiles/tree/main/.claude/skills/story-circle-brainstorm
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dewittn/dotfiles --skill story-circle-brainstorm

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Brainstorming partner for applying the Story Circle framework to personal essays and blog posts. Use when analyzing drafts, notes, or outlines with phrases like "help me apply the story circle," "analyze this using my story circle method," or "structure this as a personal essay." This skill maps content to beats, identifies gaps, and asks questions—it does NOT rewrite or generate prose.

Core Features & Use Cases

Beat mapping: Map content to beats and decide between the 8-step or 16-beat structure.
Gap analysis: Identify missing or underdeveloped areas and raise clarifying questions.
Structural observations: Note entry points, pacing, and bookending opportunities to strengthen the narrative.
Guided prompts: Generate questions to stimulate thinking without producing prose.

Quick Start

Analyze this draft and map it to Story Circle beats to see where it fits and what questions it raises.

Frequently Asked Questions about story-circle-brainstorm

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I apply Story Circle beats to a personal essay draft?▼

To apply Story Circle beats to a personal essay, this skill maps your existing draft to the 8-step or 16-beat structure, identifies gaps, and raises clarifying questions to strengthen the narrative without rewriting your text.

What is the Story Circle framework for structuring narratives?▼

The Story Circle framework is an 8-step or 16-beat narrative structure used to map personal essays. This skill analyzes your notes or drafts to identify missing beats, observe pacing, and highlight entry points for structural improvement.

Can I use this to analyze an outline for missing story beats?▼

You can analyze an outline for missing story beats by mapping the content to the 8-step or 16-beat Story Circle structure. The skill identifies underdeveloped areas and generates questions to guide your brainstorming process.

Does the Story Circle brainstorming skill rewrite my essay prose?▼

The Story Circle brainstorming skill never rewrites essay prose or generates text. It strictly provides structural analysis, identifies gaps in your beats, and asks questions to stimulate your own thinking and revisions.

What is the best way to structure a personal essay using the 16-beat method?▼

The best way to structure a personal essay using the 16-beat method is to map your draft content to the expanded Story Circle beats, review the structural observations for pacing, and address the questions targeting underdeveloped internal perspectives.

How do I identify narrative gaps in my blog post drafts?▼

To identify narrative gaps in blog post drafts, the skill maps your content to Story Circle beats and flags missing or underdeveloped sections. It then generates targeted questions to help you explore those gaps without generating prose.