story-critic

Reviews drafted story chapters for plot holes, inconsistencies, pacing weaknesses, and unmet requirements.

12|4|Updated Jan 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/heaversm/ralph-storywriter --skill story-critic-heaversm
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: story-critic
Source: https://github.com/heaversm/ralph-storywriter/tree/main/.claude/skills/story-critic
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/heaversm/ralph-storywriter --skill story-critic-heaversm

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps writers review drafted story chapters for continuity problems, character inconsistencies, pacing issues, and unmet chapter requirements before moving forward in a long-form writing project.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Chapter-Level Developmental Review: Evaluates a single chapter against its plan, story bible, progress log, and chapter requirements.
  • Consistency Checking: Verifies plot, character voice, world rules, timeline logic, and unresolved threads across the broader story.
  • Structured Editorial Output: Produces a review file with strengths, prioritized issues, acceptance checks, and a clear pass or revision recommendation.
  • Use Case: After drafting a chapter in an AI-assisted novel workflow, use this Skill to identify contradictions, weak dialogue, pacing problems, and show-versus-tell issues before handing the draft to an editing or revision step.

Quick Start

Ask the story-critic skill to review chapter 6 and generate a structured developmental edit with revision priorities.

Frequently Asked Questions about story-critic

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check my drafted story chapters for plot holes and character inconsistency?

To check for plot holes and character inconsistency, review the drafted chapter against its chapter plan, story bible, and progress log. This developmental editing process identifies worldbuilding contradictions and pacing weaknesses, producing a structured review file with prioritized revision recommendations.

What is the best way to perform developmental editing on a fiction writing workflow?

Developmental editing for fiction writing involves evaluating a chapter against its plan and canonical story documentation. This process checks plot consistency, character voice, and timeline logic, generating an editorial output that highlights strengths, prioritizes issues, and marks acceptance criteria as pass or revision.

Can I use chapter plans and PRD-style acceptance criteria to review narrative quality?

Yes, you can use chapter plans and PRD-style acceptance criteria to review narrative quality. By comparing the drafted text against predefined chapter requirements and story bible rules, you can verify unmet story threads, pacing problems, and show-versus-tell issues before moving to the revision step.

Does continuity checking work without a story bible and progress tracking?

Continuity checking does not work effectively without a story bible and progress tracking. The review process requires reading canonical story documentation, chapter plans, and progress notes to verify plot consistency, character voice, and world rules across the broader narrative before generating a pass or revision status.

Why does my story review show pacing weaknesses and unmet chapter requirements?

A story review shows pacing weaknesses and unmet chapter requirements when the drafted text deviates from the chapter plan or story bible. The review process reads the target chapter, its plan, and progress notes to identify these contradictions, writing a structured editorial output with prioritized revision actions.

What are the limitations of automated story review for long-form fiction writing?

Automated story review for long-form fiction writing is limited by its dependency on existing documentation. It requires a pre-established story bible, chapter plans, and progress tracking to identify plot holes and character inconsistency, meaning it cannot review narrative quality or worldbuilding contradictions without these canonical inputs.