Novel Writing Assistant

Core Problem: The Chasm from Idea to Manuscript

For many creators, having a novel concept is merely the start. The real challenge lies in transforming disjointed ideas into a structurally complete, logically consistent work that adheres to a specific genre (e.g., xuanhuan or urban) and length. This involves worldbuilding, character arc design, plot pacing, and sustainable chapter generation. Individual creation often stalls midway or yields inconsistent quality due to a lack of systematic methods. This skill addresses this engineering challenge of going from "idea to draft" through a structured workflow.

How the Skill Works: A Structured Creation Pipeline

The assistant operates via a phased, interactive creation pipeline. Its core capabilities are embodied in these key steps:

1. Parameterized Requirement Collection
* It uses interactive Q&A to first enforce confirmation of three core elements: novel type (e.g., xianxia, sci-fi), style positioning (e.g., power fantasy, suspenseful), and target word count. This ensures the creative direction is precisely defined at the source.
* It can further acquire optional items like core concept and protagonist preferences to lay the groundwork for personalized generation.

2. Automated Outline Generation & Confirmation
* Based on collected parameters, the AI generates a complete outline containing world settings, character profiles, and a three-act structure (opening, development, climax/resolution).
* The outline must be confirmed or modified by the user before proceeding to the next stage. This is a critical quality gate to prevent wasting generation resources on a flawed direction.

3. Coherent Chapter Generation
* It employs a chapter-by-chapter generation strategy, with each chapter targeting approximately 3000 words. During generation, it references previous content to maintain consistency in character personalities, plot logic, and terminology.
* It integrates web novel writing guidelines like the golden three chapters rule and satisfaction point rhythm, and performs self-checks: verifying chapter word count, presence of a suspenseful hook at the end, and adherence to the rhythm model of "small satisfaction every 3-5 chapters, large satisfaction every 10 chapters."

Applicable Boundaries and Key Considerations

The skill's effectiveness depends on understanding its boundaries:

• Input Quality Dictates Output: When input is vague (e.g., just "write a novel"), the skill guides you to select example options, but the final result is highly dependent on the clarity of your provided parameters like type and style.
• The Outline is the Blueprint; Do Not Bypass: Chapter generation strictly follows the confirmed outline. If unsatisfied with the outline, propose modifications at that stage; the cost of overturning it later is high.
• Risks of Ultra-Long Generation: For ultra-long works exceeding 500,000 words, generation time increases significantly. Batching is recommended. If generation is interrupted, the skill supports resumption, but consistency may be challenged.
• Quality Relies on Self-Checks & Human Review: The skill includes built-in self-check lists for outlines and chapters (e.g., logical coherence, satisfaction rhythm), but the final story appeal and character depth still require the author's manual review and polishing. Refer to the built-in references/writing-guide.md for prohibitions and techniques to assist judgment.