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story-intake

Interview creators to generate CREATIVE_BRIEF.md and POWER_STACK.md story documents.

30|4|Updated Jan 26, 2026
Search Tags:#storytelling#scriptwriting#narrative design#creative brief#screenplay#protagonist
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kaigani/codeywood --skill story-intake
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: story-intake
Source: https://github.com/kaigani/codeywood/tree/main/skills/core/story-intake
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kaigani/codeywood --skill story-intake

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the initial creative process by conducting a focused interview to gather essential story elements, ensuring a solid foundation for all subsequent development.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Interview: Asks a precise set of 8-10 questions to elicit key story details.
  • Document Generation: Automatically creates CREATIVE_BRIEF.md and POWER_STACK.md based on user input.
  • Use Case: When starting a new TV series, use this Skill to define the genre, protagonist's core conflict, series engine, and thematic question, producing a foundational document for the writers' room.

Quick Start

Initiate the story intake process by asking the story intake skill to begin the creative interview.

Frequently Asked Questions about story-intake

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I start the creative brief process for a new TV series?▼

A creative brief for a screenplay defines the genre, protagonist's core conflict, key relationships, tone, setting, and thematic question, serving as a foundational document to guide all subsequent narrative development and writers' room discussions.

What is a series engine in narrative design and why do I need one?▼

A series engine in narrative design is the core mechanism or premise that generates ongoing storylines, and defining it during your creative interview ensures your TV series has a sustainable foundation for continuous season development.

Can I use this structured interview approach for screenplays outside of television?▼

This structured interview approach focuses on defining series engines, season endpoints, and protagonist duality, making it specifically tailored for TV series development rather than standalone screenplays or standalone feature films.

How do I define protagonist duality when developing story foundations?▼

Defining protagonist duality involves identifying the contrasting internal or external conflicts within your main character, which this intake process captures through targeted interview questions to build your POWER_STACK.md document.

What foundational documents do I need before developing a TV series storyline?▼

Before developing a TV series storyline, you need a CREATIVE_BRIEF.md detailing genre, theme, and tone, alongside a POWER_STACK.md outlining protagonist duality and key relationships, both generated through this initial intake interview.

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