story-coach

Guide writers through diagnostic questions and targeted frameworks for fiction and non-fiction projects.

8|3|Updated Jan 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jwynia/the-kepler-testimonies --skill story-coach
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: story-coach
Source: https://github.com/jwynia/the-kepler-testimonies/tree/main/.claude/skills/story-coach
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jwynia/the-kepler-testimonies --skill story-coach

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps writers develop their own work by guiding them with targeted questions, diagnostic analysis, and practical frameworks, without writing their content.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Ask diagnostic questions to uncover writing obstacles and opportunities
  • Provide frameworks (scene-sequencing, character-arc, orthogonality) and actionable approaches
  • Offer feedback and options while preserving the writer's voice and agency
  • Suitable for fiction, non-fiction, and drafting guidance across stages (concept to revision)

Quick Start

Begin a coaching session by describing your writing project and where you feel stuck.

Frequently Asked Questions about story-coach

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get writing coaching without an AI generating my prose for me?

Writing coaching through diagnostic questions guides you to develop your own work without generating prose directly. It uncovers obstacles and provides actionable frameworks for concept development, scene planning, and revision while preserving your voice and agency.

What frameworks can help me plan scenes and structure character arcs?

Scene-sequencing, character-arc, and orthogonality frameworks help you plan scenes and structure character arcs. These frameworks offer actionable approaches to diagnose writing obstacles, develop concepts, and guide revision across both fiction and non-fiction projects.

How do I diagnose why my story feels stuck during concept development?

To diagnose why your story feels stuck during concept development, use targeted diagnostic questions that uncover writing obstacles and opportunities. This coaching approach analyzes your project's specific challenges and offers feedback to move your creative process forward.

Can I use diagnostic writing questions for non-fiction projects?

Yes, you can use diagnostic writing questions for non-fiction projects. The coaching process applies diagnostic analysis and practical frameworks across fiction and non-fiction, supporting drafting guidance from the initial concept stage through to final revision.

What's the best way to revise a draft while keeping my original writing voice?

The best way to revise a draft while keeping your writing voice is to use a coaching process that offers feedback and options rather than direct prose generation. This approach preserves your agency by guiding you with targeted questions and practical frameworks.

When should I avoid using AI to write my story content directly?

You should avoid using AI to write story content directly when you want to preserve your unique voice and creative agency. Instead, use a coaching approach that provides diagnostic questions and frameworks to guide your own writing process without generating the prose itself.