two-grammars

Diagnose narrative grammars as conflict or adjacency for creative writing prompts.

3|Updated Mar 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/onblueroses/strata --skill two-grammars-onblueroses
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: two-grammars
Source: https://github.com/onblueroses/strata/tree/main/skills/two-grammars
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/onblueroses/strata --skill two-grammars-onblueroses

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps diagnose and calibrate the narrative grammar used in creative writing, ensuring the appropriate grammar is chosen for the task at hand.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Grammar Diagnosis: Identifies whether a task calls for conflict-grammar (Aristotelian) or adjacency-grammar (Yoin) based on the context.
  • Grammar Matching: Matches the response grammar to the request grammar to enhance creative output.
  • Use Case: Before writing a story, use this Skill to determine whether the narrative should follow a conflict-driven structure or an adjacency-driven structure, improving the story's emotional impact and thematic depth.

Quick Start

Use the two-grammars skill to determine the appropriate narrative grammar for your story prompt: 'What grammar does this story want?'.

Frequently Asked Questions about two-grammars

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

FAQPage Schema
What is narrative grammar and how does it affect creative writing structure?

Narrative grammar determines the underlying structure of a story, typically using conflict-driven (Aristotelian) or adjacency-driven (Yoin) frameworks. Choosing the correct narrative grammar ensures the creative writing structure matches the prompt's context, enhancing the story's emotional impact and thematic depth.

How do I know if my story prompt needs a conflict or adjacency narrative structure?

To determine the appropriate narrative structure, diagnose the prompt's context to see if it calls for conflict-grammar or adjacency-grammar. Matching the response grammar to the request grammar calibrates the narrative for effective creative output and thematic alignment.

Can I use Aristotelian conflict-grammar for any creative writing task?

Aristotelian conflict-grammar is not suited for every creative writing task. Diagnosing the narrative grammar ensures you only use conflict-driven structures when the context demands it, applying adjacency-grammar (Yoin) instead for tasks requiring an adjacency-driven narrative approach.

What is the best way to calibrate narrative structure before writing a story?

The best way to calibrate narrative structure is to diagnose whether the story prompt wants conflict-grammar or adjacency-grammar. Evaluating the prompt context first ensures the chosen narrative grammar effectively enhances the creative output before you begin writing.

When should I use Yoin adjacency-grammar instead of a traditional conflict-driven narrative?

You should use Yoin adjacency-grammar when the story prompt's context calls for an adjacency-driven narrative structure rather than a traditional conflict-driven one. Diagnosing the narrative grammar first ensures you select the correct framework for the desired thematic depth.