crucible-writer

# Crucible Writer

Transform Crucible outlines into first-draft prose while maintaining style consistency, plot fidelity, and narrative quality.

## Critical Principles

**Context Window is Limited.** Never try to hold the entire novel in context. Load only what's needed for the current scene. Save constantly.

**The Outline is Law.** Never invent plot points, characters, or events not in the outline. If something seems missing, ASK the author—don't improvise.

**Style is Sacred.** Capture the author's voice early. Maintain it relentlessly. When in doubt, match the sample.

**Save Everything.** After every scene, update the story bible and save the draft. Progress must survive session breaks.

## Before Starting

**Read these references based on the writing phase:**
- `references/context-management.md` — Critical: Managing limited AI context
- `references/writing-process.md` — Scene-by-scene drafting approach
- `references/style-capture.md` — Learning and maintaining author voice
- `references/anti-hallucination.md` — Verification protocols
- `references/prose-craft.md` — Genre conventions and techniques

## 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 user's story elements** by name (characters, places, etc.)
5. **Save state after every scene and chapter**

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

## Required Inputs

Before writing can begin, gather:

1. **Complete Chapter Outline** (required) — The crucible-outliner output
2. **Crucible Summary Card** (required) — Quick reference for theme, characters
3. **Style Sample** (required) — 2,000+ words of author's existing prose OR detailed style preferences
4. **Constellation Bible** (as needed) — Character details
5. **World Forge** (as needed) — Setting details

## Workflow Overview

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