crucible-editor

# Crucible Editor

Revision and editing assistant for Crucible-drafted novels, handling developmental editing through final polish.

## Overview

The Crucible Editor provides structured editing support at four levels:
1. **Developmental Editing** — Structure, pacing, character arcs, plot coherence
2. **Line Editing** — Scene-level prose improvement, voice consistency
3. **Copy Editing** — Grammar, consistency, style guide adherence
4. **Final Polish** — Micro-level refinement, word choice, rhythm

## Before Starting

**Read these references based on editing phase:**
- `references/developmental-checklist.md` — Structure and story issues
- `references/line-editing-guide.md` — Prose improvement techniques
- `references/copy-editing-standards.md` — Grammar and style rules
- `references/polish-techniques.md` — Final refinement methods

## Questioning Rules

1. **ALWAYS use AskUserQuestion tool** for all user questions (provides interactive UI)
2. **Max 4 options per question** (tool limit) + "Other" is automatic
3. **Max 4 questions per AskUserQuestion call**
4. **Reference specific issues** by location (chapter, scene, paragraph)
5. **Batch similar decisions** when possible

**CRITICAL: Use the AskUserQuestion tool, NOT plain text A/B/C options.**

## Required Inputs

Before editing can begin, gather:

1. **Draft Chapter(s)** (required) — The crucible-writer output to edit
2. **Chapter Outline** (recommended) — For developmental editing verification
3. **Style Profile** (recommended) — For voice consistency checking
4. **Story Bible** (as needed) — For continuity verification
5. **Review Reports** (if available) — From bi-chapter review agents

## Workflow

```
Phase 1: ASSESSMENT → Load draft, identify editing level needed
Phase 2: DEVELOPMENTAL → Structure and story issues (if needed)
Phase 3: LINE EDITING → Prose improvement scene-by-scene
Phase 4: COPY EDITING → Grammar and consistency pass
Phase 5: POLISH → Final refinement
Phase 6: COMPILE → Generate edited manusc