workflow-guide

A structured novel creation workflow provides a repeatable seven-step process from concept to completion, generating explicit outputs and file references per step. This systematic planning prevents creative drift and ensures consistent world-building across chapters.

The seven-step methodology guides writers from the initial Constitution setup through to Analyze, defining specific outputs like memory/constitution.md and stories/[name]/specification.md. It structures the entire novel creation process into distinct, manageable stages with explicit file references for organization.

Yes, the workflow applies to both new novel projects and ongoing manuscripts needing systematic planning. It provides clear guidance for resuming existing projects, including organizing memory and story files to maintain coherent chapter development and world-building.

To start a new novel project, load the seven-step workflow and begin with the Constitution step to set up your novel project. This establishes the foundational story specification and creates the necessary memory and story file organization for subsequent chapters.

Yes, the workflow integrates directly with memory and story documents, utilizing explicit file-path references such as memory/constitution.md and stories/[name]/specification.md. This integration ensures systematic planning and consistent world-building throughout the chapter-by-chapter writing process.