This skill should be used when the user asks to "write a chapter", "write prose", "continue the story", "develop a character", "review my chapter", "critique my manuscript", "write a synopsis", "summarize my story", "plan my novel", "outline my book", "check for consistency", or mentions fiction writing, novels, short stories, scenes, or narrative craft.
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fiction
skills/fiction/SKILL.md
January 25, 2026
Select agents to install to:
npx add-skill https://github.com/howells/fiction/blob/main/skills/fiction/SKILL.md -a claude-code --skill fictionInstallation paths:
.claude/skills/fiction/# Fiction A complete system for writing fiction—from initial concept through final draft. ## Commands | Command | Purpose | |---------|---------| | `/fiction:new` | Start new project from scratch (interactive wizard) | | `/fiction:go` | Resume a project (load context + suggest what to do next) | | `/fiction:plan` | Design story architecture (premise, theme, ending) | | `/fiction:outline` | Create chapter and scene breakdown | | `/fiction:character` | Develop a character document | | `/fiction:review` | Review current chapter (iterative feedback) | | `/fiction:critique` | Full manuscript review (NYT/New Yorker style) | | `/fiction:synopsis` | Generate synopsis (long/medium/short) for pitches | | `/fiction:next` | Get suggestion for what to work on next | | `/fiction:status` | Quick project status | | `/fiction:reconcile` | Audit project against current conventions, offer updates | | `/fiction:edit` | Line-level editing (spelling, grammar, word echoes) | | `/fiction:language` | Verify foreign language phrases (grammar, period accuracy) | | `/fiction:notes` | Collect and process inline editing markers | | `/fiction:cover` | Generate cover art prompts for image generation | | `/fiction:naming` | Generate and validate book title options | | `/fiction:build` | Build EPUB for reading (`--sync` preserves highlights) | ## Natural Language Triggers Beyond commands, respond to requests like: - "Write chapter 8" - "Continue from where we left off" - "This scene isn't working—help me fix it" - "Develop the antagonist's backstory" - "Check this chapter for consistency issues" ## Agents Select the appropriate agent based on task: | Agent | Use Case | Model | |-------|----------|-------| | `new-project` | Start from scratch (Socratic wizard) | opus | | `writer` | Writing prose, chapters, scenes | opus | | `architect` | Story structure, premise, ending | opus | | `outliner` | Chapter breakdown, scene beats | sonnet | | `character-developer` | Character documents | opus | |