WriteStory

Generate layered fiction narratives using a seven-layer architecture with character psychology and rhetorical figures.

12|Updated Aug 16, 2019
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/phatblat/dotfiles --skill writestory
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Skill: WriteStory
Source: https://github.com/phatblat/dotfiles/tree/main/.claude/skills/WriteStory
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/phatblat/dotfiles --skill writestory

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill tackles the complexity of writing fiction by providing a structured, multi-layered approach to story creation, ensuring coherence from theme to prose.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Layered Narrative Construction: Builds stories across Meaning, Character Change, Plot, Mystery, World, Relationships, and Prose.
  • AI-Powered Story Bible: Generates a comprehensive PRD for your story, guiding every writing decision.
  • Character Science Integration: Leverages Will Storr's principles for deep, compelling character arcs.
  • Rhetorical Engineering: Employs Mark Forsyth's figures of speech for memorable, impactful prose.
  • Use Case: Develop a novel from a single idea into a fully mapped Story Bible, then write chapters that adhere to the plan, ensuring thematic resonance and stylistic consistency.

Quick Start

Use the WriteStory skill to build the story bible for a new fantasy novel.

Frequently Asked Questions about WriteStory

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

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What is a layered approach to fiction writing and how does it structure a narrative?

A layered approach to fiction writing structures a narrative across seven distinct layers: Meaning, Character Change, Plot, Mystery, World, Relationships, and Prose. This architecture ensures thematic resonance and coherence from the overarching story bible down to individual chapter drafting.

How do I develop a novel from a single concept into a structured story bible?

You develop a novel by generating a comprehensive story bible that guides every writing decision. This process requires structured input for character arcs, plot points, and thematic elements to map the narrative before drafting chapters that adhere to the plan.

How do I build deep character psychology and arcs for fiction writing?

You build deep character psychology by leveraging Will Storr's character science principles. This framework integrates into the narrative architecture to drive compelling character change and ensure psychological consistency throughout the story development process.

What is the best way to enhance prose and apply figures of speech in narrative writing?

The best way to enhance prose is through rhetorical engineering using Mark Forsyth's figures of speech. This method employs specific rhetorical figures during the drafting process to create memorable, impactful sentences within the narrative's prose layer.

Do I need structured input to generate a fiction narrative?

Yes, you need structured input to generate a fiction narrative. The process requires you to define specific character arcs, plot points, and thematic elements upfront so the architecture can properly integrate them into the story bible and chapter-level drafts.

Can I use this narrative architecture for chapter-level drafting and revision?

Yes, you can use this narrative architecture for chapter-level drafting and revision. The seven-layer story development process supports writing individual chapters that strictly adhere to the mapped story bible, ensuring stylistic consistency and thematic resonance during revisions.