story-developer

Interrogate drafts and outlines with section-specific questions to surface missing personal grounding.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dewittn/dotfiles --skill story-developer
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: story-developer
Source: https://github.com/dewittn/dotfiles/tree/main/.claude/skills/story-developer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dewittn/dotfiles --skill story-developer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Interrogate drafts and outlines to surface missing personal grounding in storytelling. Use when developing a piece that feels abstract, over-explained, or disconnected from lived experience. Asks questions to draw out scenes, stakes, and moments. Does not write prose — draws out the material that's missing. Works alongside story-editor (engagement/pacing) and story-circle-brainstorm (structure/arc).

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Question-based grounding: prompts targeted, section-specific questions to surface sensory detail, stakes, and personal moments.
  • Workflow guidance: provides a structured process that identifies missing grounding and offers a set of questions per passage.
  • Integration with story-suite: complements story-editor and story-circle-brainstorm to support end-to-end storytelling development.

Quick Start

Ask the writer to surface a grounding personal moment from their own experience.

Frequently Asked Questions about story-developer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I fix abstract storytelling and add personal grounding to my drafts?

Surface missing personal grounding in storytelling through a structured, question-driven workflow. It interrogates drafts and outlines to identify grounding gaps, providing section-specific prompts that elicit authentic sensory details and stakes without writing prose.

What is the best way to develop scenes and stakes during early draft revision?

Develop scenes and stakes by applying targeted questioning to early drafts and outlines. This process identifies where moments feel over-explained or disconnected, guiding you to draw out authentic material and lived experiences to ground the narrative.

Can I use this for outline development before writing the actual prose?

Yes, you can use this for outline development before writing prose. It interrogates outlines to surface missing personal grounding, ensuring your foundational structure has authentic stakes and scene-specific details prior to drafting.

Does this storytelling tool write or rewrite narrative content for me?

No, this storytelling tool does not write or rewrite narrative prose. It functions by asking targeted questions to draw out missing material, guiding you to develop authentic scenes and stakes from your own personal experience.

How do I identify grounding gaps in my writing development process?

Identify grounding gaps in your writing development process through a structured, question-driven workflow. It analyzes your drafts and outlines to pinpoint abstract or over-explained moments, offering prompts to elicit the missing authentic details.

When should I not use a question-based approach for story revision?

Avoid a question-based approach for story revision when you need automated prose generation, pacing analysis, or structural arc brainstorming. This workflow strictly draws out missing personal grounding and does not write content or evaluate narrative engagement.