bmad-method 4.39.0 → 4.39.2

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  1. package/dist/agents/bmad-orchestrator.txt +0 -5
  2. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-2d-phaser-game-dev/teams/phaser-2d-nodejs-game-team.txt +0 -5
  3. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-2d-unity-game-dev/teams/unity-2d-game-team.txt +0 -5
  4. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/beta-reader.txt +78 -47
  5. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/book-critic.txt +7 -4
  6. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/character-psychologist.txt +67 -37
  7. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/dialog-specialist.txt +44 -17
  8. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/editor.txt +73 -49
  9. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/genre-specialist.txt +88 -47
  10. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/narrative-designer.txt +57 -28
  11. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/plot-architect.txt +38 -9
  12. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/world-builder.txt +79 -48
  13. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/teams/agent-team.txt +1211 -810
  14. package/dist/teams/team-all.txt +0 -5
  15. package/dist/teams/team-fullstack.txt +0 -5
  16. package/dist/teams/team-ide-minimal.txt +0 -5
  17. package/dist/teams/team-no-ui.txt +0 -5
  18. package/docs/versioning-and-releases.md +1 -1
  19. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/README.md +15 -1
  20. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agent-teams/agent-team.yaml +1 -1
  21. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/beta-reader.md +12 -11
  22. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/book-critic.md +5 -2
  23. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/character-psychologist.md +12 -11
  24. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/cover-designer.md +3 -0
  25. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/dialog-specialist.md +12 -11
  26. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/editor.md +12 -11
  27. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/genre-specialist.md +13 -12
  28. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/narrative-designer.md +12 -11
  29. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/plot-architect.md +12 -11
  30. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/world-builder.md +12 -11
  31. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/beta-feedback-closure-checklist.md +15 -10
  32. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/character-consistency-checklist.md +15 -10
  33. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/comedic-timing-checklist.md +15 -10
  34. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/cyberpunk-aesthetic-checklist.md +15 -10
  35. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/ebook-formatting-checklist.md +14 -10
  36. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/epic-poetry-meter-checklist.md +15 -10
  37. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/fantasy-magic-system-checklist.md +15 -10
  38. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/foreshadowing-payoff-checklist.md +14 -9
  39. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/genre-tropes-checklist.md +14 -9
  40. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/historical-accuracy-checklist.md +15 -10
  41. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/horror-suspense-checklist.md +15 -10
  42. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/kdp-cover-ready-checklist.md +17 -12
  43. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/line-edit-quality-checklist.md +15 -10
  44. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/marketing-copy-checklist.md +15 -10
  45. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/mystery-clue-trail-checklist.md +15 -10
  46. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/orbital-mechanics-checklist.md +15 -10
  47. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/plot-structure-checklist.md +10 -2
  48. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/publication-readiness-checklist.md +15 -10
  49. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/romance-emotional-beats-checklist.md +15 -10
  50. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/scene-quality-checklist.md +15 -10
  51. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/scifi-technology-plausibility-checklist.md +14 -9
  52. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/sensitivity-representation-checklist.md +15 -10
  53. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/steampunk-gadget-checklist.md +15 -10
  54. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/thriller-pacing-stakes-checklist.md +15 -10
  55. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/timeline-continuity-checklist.md +15 -10
  56. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/world-building-continuity-checklist.md +15 -10
  57. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/ya-appropriateness-checklist.md +15 -10
  58. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/config.yaml +2 -2
  59. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/data/bmad-kb.md +11 -1
  60. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/data/story-structures.md +8 -1
  61. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/docs/brief.md +28 -1
  62. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md +1 -1
  63. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/analyze-reader-feedback.md +15 -10
  64. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/analyze-story-structure.md +12 -2
  65. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/assemble-kdp-package.md +21 -16
  66. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/brainstorm-premise.md +15 -10
  67. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/build-world.md +16 -11
  68. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/character-depth-pass.md +14 -9
  69. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/create-doc.md +1 -1
  70. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/create-draft-section.md +17 -12
  71. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/critical-review.md +18 -13
  72. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/develop-character.md +16 -11
  73. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/execute-checklist.md +1 -8
  74. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/expand-premise.md +15 -10
  75. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/expand-synopsis.md +15 -10
  76. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/final-polish.md +15 -10
  77. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/generate-cover-brief.md +17 -12
  78. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/generate-cover-prompts.md +18 -13
  79. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/generate-scene-list.md +15 -10
  80. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/incorporate-feedback.md +17 -12
  81. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/outline-scenes.md +15 -10
  82. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/provide-feedback.md +16 -11
  83. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/publish-chapter.md +15 -10
  84. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/quick-feedback.md +14 -9
  85. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/select-next-arc.md +15 -10
  86. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/workshop-dialog.md +12 -1
  87. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/templates/character-profile-tmpl.yaml +0 -1
  88. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/templates/story-outline-tmpl.yaml +0 -1
  89. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/workflows/book-cover-design-workflow.md +105 -65
  90. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/workflows/novel-greenfield-workflow.yaml +0 -3
  91. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/workflows/novel-serial-workflow.yaml +0 -2
  92. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/workflows/novel-snowflake-workflow.yaml +1 -2
  93. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/workflows/novel-writing.yaml +0 -2
  94. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/workflows/screenplay-development.yaml +0 -2
  95. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/workflows/series-planning.yaml +0 -2
  96. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/workflows/short-story-creation.yaml +0 -2
  97. package/package.json +1 -1
  98. package/release_notes.md +21 -0
  99. package/tools/installer/bin/bmad.js +1 -1
  100. package/tools/installer/package.json +1 -1
  101. /package/{sync-version.sh → tools/sync-version.sh} +0 -0
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  You are the Plot Architect, a master of narrative structure. Your expertise spans classical three-act structure, Save the Cat methodology, the Hero's Journey, and modern narrative innovations. You understand that great stories balance formula with originality.
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  ## Templates & Tools
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  - Present the complete analysis to the user
@@ -1666,7 +1688,6 @@ If the user asks or does not specify a specific checklist, list the checklists a
1666
1688
  4. **Validation Approach**
1667
1689
 
1668
1690
  For each checklist item:
1669
-
1670
1691
  - Read and understand the requirement
1671
1692
  - Look for evidence in the documentation that satisfies the requirement
1672
1693
  - Consider both explicit mentions and implicit coverage
@@ -1680,7 +1701,6 @@ If the user asks or does not specify a specific checklist, list the checklists a
1680
1701
  5. **Section Analysis**
1681
1702
 
1682
1703
  For each section:
1683
-
1684
1704
  - think step by step to calculate pass rate
1685
1705
  - Identify common themes in failed items
1686
1706
  - Provide specific recommendations for improvement
@@ -1690,7 +1710,6 @@ If the user asks or does not specify a specific checklist, list the checklists a
1690
1710
  6. **Final Report**
1691
1711
 
1692
1712
  Prepare a summary that includes:
1693
-
1694
1713
  - Overall checklist completion status
1695
1714
  - Pass rates by section
1696
1715
  - List of failed items with context
@@ -2036,6 +2055,7 @@ sections:
2036
2055
  # Plot Structure Checklist
2037
2056
 
2038
2057
  ## Opening
2058
+
2039
2059
  - [ ] Hook engages within first page
2040
2060
  - [ ] Genre/tone established early
2041
2061
  - [ ] World rules clear
@@ -2043,6 +2063,7 @@ sections:
2043
2063
  - [ ] Status quo established before disruption
2044
2064
 
2045
2065
  ## Structure Fundamentals
2066
+
2046
2067
  - [ ] Inciting incident by 10-15% mark
2047
2068
  - [ ] Clear story question posed
2048
2069
  - [ ] Stakes established and clear
@@ -2050,19 +2071,23 @@ sections:
2050
2071
  - [ ] B-story provides thematic counterpoint
2051
2072
 
2052
2073
  ## Rising Action
2074
+
2053
2075
  - [ ] Complications escalate logically
2054
2076
  - [ ] Try-fail cycles build tension
2055
2077
  - [ ] Subplots weave with main plot
2056
2078
  - [ ] False victories/defeats included
2057
2079
  - [ ] Character growth parallels plot
2080
+
2058
2081
  ## Midpoint
2082
+
2059
2083
  - [ ] Major reversal or revelation
2060
- - [ ] Stakes raised significantly
2084
+ - [ ] Stakes raised significantly
2061
2085
  - [ ] Protagonist approach shifts
2062
2086
  - [ ] Time pressure introduced/increased
2063
2087
  - [ ] Point of no return crossed
2064
2088
 
2065
2089
  ## Crisis Building
2090
+
2066
2091
  - [ ] Bad guys close in (internal/external)
2067
2092
  - [ ] Protagonist plans fail
2068
2093
  - [ ] Allies fall away/betray
@@ -2070,6 +2095,7 @@ sections:
2070
2095
  - [ ] Dark night of soul (character lowest)
2071
2096
 
2072
2097
  ## Climax
2098
+
2073
2099
  - [ ] Protagonist must act (no rescue)
2074
2100
  - [ ] Uses lessons learned
2075
2101
  - [ ] Internal/external conflicts merge
@@ -2077,6 +2103,7 @@ sections:
2077
2103
  - [ ] Clear win/loss/transformation
2078
2104
 
2079
2105
  ## Resolution
2106
+
2080
2107
  - [ ] New equilibrium established
2081
2108
  - [ ] Loose threads tied
2082
2109
  - [ ] Character growth demonstrated
@@ -2088,11 +2115,13 @@ sections:
2088
2115
  # Story Structure Patterns
2089
2116
 
2090
2117
  ## Three-Act Structure
2118
+
2091
2119
  - **Act 1 (25%)**: Setup, inciting incident
2092
2120
  - **Act 2 (50%)**: Confrontation, complications
2093
2121
  - **Act 3 (25%)**: Resolution
2094
2122
 
2095
2123
  ## Save the Cat Beats
2124
+
2096
2125
  1. Opening Image (0-1%)
2097
2126
  2. Setup (1-10%)
2098
2127
  3. Theme Stated (5%)
@@ -2108,7 +2137,9 @@ sections:
2108
2137
  13. Break into Three (80%)
2109
2138
  14. Finale (80-99%)
2110
2139
  15. Final Image (99-100%)
2140
+
2111
2141
  ## Hero's Journey
2142
+
2112
2143
  1. Ordinary World
2113
2144
  2. Call to Adventure
2114
2145
  3. Refusal of Call
@@ -2123,6 +2154,7 @@ sections:
2123
2154
  12. Return with Elixir
2124
2155
 
2125
2156
  ## Seven-Point Structure
2157
+
2126
2158
  1. Hook
2127
2159
  2. Plot Turn 1
2128
2160
  3. Pinch Point 1
@@ -2132,6 +2164,7 @@ sections:
2132
2164
  7. Resolution
2133
2165
 
2134
2166
  ## Freytag's Pyramid
2167
+
2135
2168
  1. Exposition
2136
2169
  2. Rising Action
2137
2170
  3. Climax
@@ -2139,6 +2172,7 @@ sections:
2139
2172
  5. Denouement
2140
2173
 
2141
2174
  ## Kishōtenketsu (Japanese)
2175
+
2142
2176
  - **Ki**: Introduction
2143
2177
  - **Shō**: Development
2144
2178
  - **Ten**: Twist
@@ -2147,34 +2181,42 @@ sections:
2147
2181
 
2148
2182
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/develop-character.md ====================
2149
2183
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2184
+
2150
2185
  # 3. Develop Character
2186
+
2151
2187
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2188
+
2152
2189
  ---
2190
+
2153
2191
  task:
2154
- id: develop-character
2155
- name: Develop Character
2156
- description: Produce rich character profiles with goals, flaws, arcs, and voice notes.
2157
- persona_default: character-psychologist
2192
+ id: develop-character
2193
+ name: Develop Character
2194
+ description: Produce rich character profiles with goals, flaws, arcs, and voice notes.
2195
+ persona_default: character-psychologist
2158
2196
  inputs:
2159
- - concept-brief.md
2160
- steps:
2161
- - Identify protagonist(s), antagonist(s), key side characters.
2162
- - For each, fill character-profile-tmpl.
2163
- - Offer advanced‑elicitation for each profile.
2164
- output: characters.md
2165
- ...
2197
+
2198
+ - concept-brief.md
2199
+ steps:
2200
+ - Identify protagonist(s), antagonist(s), key side characters.
2201
+ - For each, fill character-profile-tmpl.
2202
+ - Offer advanced‑elicitation for each profile.
2203
+ output: characters.md
2204
+ ...
2166
2205
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/develop-character.md ====================
2167
2206
 
2168
2207
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/workshop-dialog.md ====================
2169
2208
  # Workshop Dialog
2170
2209
 
2171
2210
  ## Purpose
2211
+
2172
2212
  Refine dialog for authenticity, character voice, and dramatic effectiveness.
2173
2213
 
2174
2214
  ## Process
2175
2215
 
2176
2216
  ### 1. Voice Audit
2217
+
2177
2218
  For each character, assess:
2219
+
2178
2220
  - Vocabulary level and word choice
2179
2221
  - Sentence structure preferences
2180
2222
  - Speech rhythms and patterns
@@ -2183,7 +2225,9 @@ For each character, assess:
2183
2225
  - Emotional expression style
2184
2226
 
2185
2227
  ### 2. Subtext Analysis
2228
+
2186
2229
  For each exchange:
2230
+
2187
2231
  - What's being said directly
2188
2232
  - What's really being communicated
2189
2233
  - Power dynamics at play
@@ -2192,14 +2236,18 @@ For each exchange:
2192
2236
  - Obstacles to directness
2193
2237
 
2194
2238
  ### 3. Flow Enhancement
2239
+
2195
2240
  - Remove unnecessary dialogue tags
2196
2241
  - Vary attribution methods
2197
2242
  - Add action beats
2198
2243
  - Incorporate silence/pauses
2199
2244
  - Balance dialog with narrative
2200
2245
  - Ensure natural interruptions
2246
+
2201
2247
  ### 4. Conflict Injection
2248
+
2202
2249
  Where dialog lacks tension:
2250
+
2203
2251
  - Add opposing goals
2204
2252
  - Insert misunderstandings
2205
2253
  - Create subtext conflicts
@@ -2208,6 +2256,7 @@ Where dialog lacks tension:
2208
2256
  - Add environmental pressure
2209
2257
 
2210
2258
  ### 5. Polish Pass
2259
+
2211
2260
  - Read aloud for rhythm
2212
2261
  - Check period authenticity
2213
2262
  - Verify character consistency
@@ -2216,25 +2265,31 @@ Where dialog lacks tension:
2216
2265
  - Add distinctive character markers
2217
2266
 
2218
2267
  ## Output
2268
+
2219
2269
  Refined dialog with stronger voices and dramatic impact
2220
2270
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/workshop-dialog.md ====================
2221
2271
 
2222
2272
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/character-depth-pass.md ====================
2223
2273
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2274
+
2224
2275
  # 9. Character Depth Pass
2276
+
2225
2277
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2278
+
2226
2279
  ---
2280
+
2227
2281
  task:
2228
- id: character-depth-pass
2229
- name: Character Depth Pass
2230
- description: Enrich character profiles with backstory and arc details.
2231
- persona_default: character-psychologist
2282
+ id: character-depth-pass
2283
+ name: Character Depth Pass
2284
+ description: Enrich character profiles with backstory and arc details.
2285
+ persona_default: character-psychologist
2232
2286
  inputs:
2233
- - character-summaries.md
2234
- steps:
2235
- - For each character, add formative events, internal conflicts, arc milestones.
2236
- output: characters.md
2237
- ...
2287
+
2288
+ - character-summaries.md
2289
+ steps:
2290
+ - For each character, add formative events, internal conflicts, arc milestones.
2291
+ output: characters.md
2292
+ ...
2238
2293
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/character-depth-pass.md ====================
2239
2294
 
2240
2295
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/templates/character-profile-tmpl.yaml ====================
@@ -2333,41 +2388,51 @@ sections:
2333
2388
 
2334
2389
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/character-consistency-checklist.md ====================
2335
2390
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2391
+
2336
2392
  # 1. Character Consistency Checklist
2393
+
2337
2394
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2395
+
2338
2396
  ---
2397
+
2339
2398
  checklist:
2340
- id: character-consistency-checklist
2341
- name: Character Consistency Checklist
2342
- description: Verify character details and voice remain consistent throughout the manuscript.
2399
+ id: character-consistency-checklist
2400
+ name: Character Consistency Checklist
2401
+ description: Verify character details and voice remain consistent throughout the manuscript.
2343
2402
  items:
2344
- - "[ ] Names spelled consistently (incl. diacritics)"
2345
- - "[ ] Physical descriptors match across chapters"
2346
- - "[ ] Goals and motivations do not contradict earlier scenes"
2347
- - "[ ] Character voice (speech patterns, vocabulary) is uniform"
2348
- - "[ ] Relationships and histories align with timeline"
2349
- - "[ ] Internal conflict/arc progression is logical"
2350
- ...
2403
+
2404
+ - "[ ] Names spelled consistently (incl. diacritics)"
2405
+ - "[ ] Physical descriptors match across chapters"
2406
+ - "[ ] Goals and motivations do not contradict earlier scenes"
2407
+ - "[ ] Character voice (speech patterns, vocabulary) is uniform"
2408
+ - "[ ] Relationships and histories align with timeline"
2409
+ - "[ ] Internal conflict/arc progression is logical"
2410
+ ...
2351
2411
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/character-consistency-checklist.md ====================
2352
2412
 
2353
2413
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/build-world.md ====================
2354
2414
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2415
+
2355
2416
  # 2. Build World
2417
+
2356
2418
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2419
+
2357
2420
  ---
2421
+
2358
2422
  task:
2359
- id: build-world
2360
- name: Build World
2361
- description: Create a concise world guide covering geography, cultures, magic/tech, and history.
2362
- persona_default: world-builder
2423
+ id: build-world
2424
+ name: Build World
2425
+ description: Create a concise world guide covering geography, cultures, magic/tech, and history.
2426
+ persona_default: world-builder
2363
2427
  inputs:
2364
- - concept-brief.md
2365
- steps:
2366
- - Summarize key themes from concept.
2367
- - Draft World Guide using world-guide-tmpl.
2368
- - Execute tasks#advanced-elicitation.
2369
- output: world-guide.md
2370
- ...
2428
+
2429
+ - concept-brief.md
2430
+ steps:
2431
+ - Summarize key themes from concept.
2432
+ - Draft World Guide using world-guide-tmpl.
2433
+ - Execute tasks#advanced-elicitation.
2434
+ output: world-guide.md
2435
+ ...
2371
2436
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/build-world.md ====================
2372
2437
 
2373
2438
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/templates/world-guide-tmpl.yaml ====================
@@ -2463,194 +2528,244 @@ sections:
2463
2528
 
2464
2529
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/world-building-continuity-checklist.md ====================
2465
2530
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2531
+
2466
2532
  # 2. World‑Building Continuity Checklist
2533
+
2467
2534
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2535
+
2468
2536
  ---
2537
+
2469
2538
  checklist:
2470
- id: world-building-continuity-checklist
2471
- name: World‑Building Continuity Checklist
2472
- description: Ensure geography, cultures, tech/magic rules, and timeline stay coherent.
2539
+ id: world-building-continuity-checklist
2540
+ name: World‑Building Continuity Checklist
2541
+ description: Ensure geography, cultures, tech/magic rules, and timeline stay coherent.
2473
2542
  items:
2474
- - "[ ] Map geography referenced consistently"
2475
- - "[ ] Cultural customs/laws remain uniform"
2476
- - "[ ] Magic/tech limitations not violated"
2477
- - "[ ] Historical dates/events match world‑guide"
2478
- - "[ ] Economics/politics align scene to scene"
2479
- - "[ ] Travel times/distances are plausible"
2480
- ...
2543
+
2544
+ - "[ ] Map geography referenced consistently"
2545
+ - "[ ] Cultural customs/laws remain uniform"
2546
+ - "[ ] Magic/tech limitations not violated"
2547
+ - "[ ] Historical dates/events match world‑guide"
2548
+ - "[ ] Economics/politics align scene to scene"
2549
+ - "[ ] Travel times/distances are plausible"
2550
+ ...
2481
2551
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/world-building-continuity-checklist.md ====================
2482
2552
 
2483
2553
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/fantasy-magic-system-checklist.md ====================
2484
2554
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2555
+
2485
2556
  # 17. Fantasy Magic System Consistency Checklist
2557
+
2486
2558
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2559
+
2487
2560
  ---
2561
+
2488
2562
  checklist:
2489
- id: fantasy-magic-system-checklist
2490
- name: Fantasy Magic System Consistency Checklist
2491
- description: Keep magical rules, costs, and exceptions coherent.
2563
+ id: fantasy-magic-system-checklist
2564
+ name: Fantasy Magic System Consistency Checklist
2565
+ description: Keep magical rules, costs, and exceptions coherent.
2492
2566
  items:
2493
- - "[ ] Core source and rules defined"
2494
- - "[ ] Limitations create plot obstacles"
2495
- - "[ ] Costs or risks for using magic stated"
2496
- - "[ ] No last‑minute power with no foreshadowing"
2497
- - "[ ] Societal impact of magic reflected in setting"
2498
- - "[ ] Rule exceptions justified and rare"
2499
- ...
2567
+
2568
+ - "[ ] Core source and rules defined"
2569
+ - "[ ] Limitations create plot obstacles"
2570
+ - "[ ] Costs or risks for using magic stated"
2571
+ - "[ ] No last‑minute power with no foreshadowing"
2572
+ - "[ ] Societal impact of magic reflected in setting"
2573
+ - "[ ] Rule exceptions justified and rare"
2574
+ ...
2500
2575
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/fantasy-magic-system-checklist.md ====================
2501
2576
 
2502
2577
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/steampunk-gadget-checklist.md ====================
2503
2578
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2579
+
2504
2580
  # 25. Steampunk Gadget Plausibility Checklist
2581
+
2505
2582
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2583
+
2506
2584
  ---
2585
+
2507
2586
  checklist:
2508
- id: steampunk-gadget-checklist
2509
- name: Steampunk Gadget Plausibility Checklist
2510
- description: Verify brass‑and‑steam inventions obey pseudo‑Victorian tech logic.
2587
+ id: steampunk-gadget-checklist
2588
+ name: Steampunk Gadget Plausibility Checklist
2589
+ description: Verify brass‑and‑steam inventions obey pseudo‑Victorian tech logic.
2511
2590
  items:
2512
- - "[ ] Power source explained (steam, clockwork, pneumatics)"
2513
- - "[ ] Materials era‑appropriate (brass, wood, iron)"
2514
- - "[ ] Gear ratios or pressure levels plausible for function"
2515
- - "[ ] Airship lift calculated vs envelope size"
2516
- - "[ ] Aesthetic details (rivets, gauges) consistent"
2517
- - "[ ] No modern plastics/electronics unless justified"
2518
- ...
2591
+
2592
+ - "[ ] Power source explained (steam, clockwork, pneumatics)"
2593
+ - "[ ] Materials era‑appropriate (brass, wood, iron)"
2594
+ - "[ ] Gear ratios or pressure levels plausible for function"
2595
+ - "[ ] Airship lift calculated vs envelope size"
2596
+ - "[ ] Aesthetic details (rivets, gauges) consistent"
2597
+ - "[ ] No modern plastics/electronics unless justified"
2598
+ ...
2519
2599
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/steampunk-gadget-checklist.md ====================
2520
2600
 
2521
2601
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/final-polish.md ====================
2522
2602
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2603
+
2523
2604
  # 14. Final Polish
2605
+
2524
2606
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2607
+
2525
2608
  ---
2609
+
2526
2610
  task:
2527
- id: final-polish
2528
- name: Final Polish
2529
- description: Line‑edit for style, clarity, grammar.
2530
- persona_default: editor
2611
+ id: final-polish
2612
+ name: Final Polish
2613
+ description: Line‑edit for style, clarity, grammar.
2614
+ persona_default: editor
2531
2615
  inputs:
2532
- - chapter-dialog.md | polished-manuscript.md
2533
- steps:
2534
- - Correct grammar and tighten prose.
2535
- - Ensure consistent voice.
2536
- output: chapter-final.md | final-manuscript.md
2537
- ...
2616
+
2617
+ - chapter-dialog.md | polished-manuscript.md
2618
+ steps:
2619
+ - Correct grammar and tighten prose.
2620
+ - Ensure consistent voice.
2621
+ output: chapter-final.md | final-manuscript.md
2622
+ ...
2538
2623
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/final-polish.md ====================
2539
2624
 
2540
2625
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/incorporate-feedback.md ====================
2541
2626
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2627
+
2542
2628
  # 6. Incorporate Feedback
2629
+
2543
2630
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2631
+
2544
2632
  ---
2633
+
2545
2634
  task:
2546
- id: incorporate-feedback
2547
- name: Incorporate Feedback
2548
- description: Merge beta feedback into manuscript; accept, reject, or revise.
2549
- persona_default: editor
2635
+ id: incorporate-feedback
2636
+ name: Incorporate Feedback
2637
+ description: Merge beta feedback into manuscript; accept, reject, or revise.
2638
+ persona_default: editor
2550
2639
  inputs:
2551
- - draft-manuscript.md
2552
- - beta-notes.md
2553
- steps:
2554
- - Summarize actionable changes.
2555
- - Apply revisions inline.
2556
- - Mark resolved comments.
2557
- output: polished-manuscript.md
2558
- ...
2640
+
2641
+ - draft-manuscript.md
2642
+ - beta-notes.md
2643
+ steps:
2644
+ - Summarize actionable changes.
2645
+ - Apply revisions inline.
2646
+ - Mark resolved comments.
2647
+ output: polished-manuscript.md
2648
+ ...
2559
2649
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/incorporate-feedback.md ====================
2560
2650
 
2561
2651
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/line-edit-quality-checklist.md ====================
2562
2652
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2653
+
2563
2654
  # 4. Line‑Edit Quality Checklist
2655
+
2564
2656
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2657
+
2565
2658
  ---
2659
+
2566
2660
  checklist:
2567
- id: line-edit-quality-checklist
2568
- name: Line‑Edit Quality Checklist
2569
- description: Copy‑editing pass for clarity, grammar, and style.
2661
+ id: line-edit-quality-checklist
2662
+ name: Line‑Edit Quality Checklist
2663
+ description: Copy‑editing pass for clarity, grammar, and style.
2570
2664
  items:
2571
- - "[ ] Grammar/spelling free of errors"
2572
- - "[ ] Passive voice minimized (target <15%)"
2573
- - "[ ] Repetitious words/phrases trimmed"
2574
- - "[ ] Dialogue punctuation correct"
2575
- - "[ ] Sentences varied in length/rhythm"
2576
- - "[ ] Consistent tense and POV"
2577
- ...
2665
+
2666
+ - "[ ] Grammar/spelling free of errors"
2667
+ - "[ ] Passive voice minimized (target <15%)"
2668
+ - "[ ] Repetitious words/phrases trimmed"
2669
+ - "[ ] Dialogue punctuation correct"
2670
+ - "[ ] Sentences varied in length/rhythm"
2671
+ - "[ ] Consistent tense and POV"
2672
+ ...
2578
2673
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/line-edit-quality-checklist.md ====================
2579
2674
 
2580
2675
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/publication-readiness-checklist.md ====================
2581
2676
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2677
+
2582
2678
  # 5. Publication Readiness Checklist
2679
+
2583
2680
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2681
+
2584
2682
  ---
2683
+
2585
2684
  checklist:
2586
- id: publication-readiness-checklist
2587
- name: Publication Readiness Checklist
2588
- description: Final checks before releasing or submitting the manuscript.
2685
+ id: publication-readiness-checklist
2686
+ name: Publication Readiness Checklist
2687
+ description: Final checks before releasing or submitting the manuscript.
2589
2688
  items:
2590
- - "[ ] Front matter complete (title, author, dedication)"
2591
- - "[ ] Back matter complete (acknowledgments, about author)"
2592
- - "[ ] Table of contents updated (digital)"
2593
- - "[ ] Chapter headings numbered correctly"
2594
- - "[ ] Formatting styles consistent"
2595
- - "[ ] Metadata (ISBN, keywords) embedded"
2596
- ...
2689
+
2690
+ - "[ ] Front matter complete (title, author, dedication)"
2691
+ - "[ ] Back matter complete (acknowledgments, about author)"
2692
+ - "[ ] Table of contents updated (digital)"
2693
+ - "[ ] Chapter headings numbered correctly"
2694
+ - "[ ] Formatting styles consistent"
2695
+ - "[ ] Metadata (ISBN, keywords) embedded"
2696
+ ...
2597
2697
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/publication-readiness-checklist.md ====================
2598
2698
 
2599
2699
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/provide-feedback.md ====================
2600
2700
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2701
+
2601
2702
  # 5. Provide Feedback (Beta)
2703
+
2602
2704
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2705
+
2603
2706
  ---
2707
+
2604
2708
  task:
2605
- id: provide-feedback
2606
- name: Provide Feedback (Beta)
2607
- description: Simulate beta‑reader feedback using beta-feedback-form-tmpl.
2608
- persona_default: beta-reader
2709
+ id: provide-feedback
2710
+ name: Provide Feedback (Beta)
2711
+ description: Simulate beta‑reader feedback using beta-feedback-form-tmpl.
2712
+ persona_default: beta-reader
2609
2713
  inputs:
2610
- - draft-manuscript.md | chapter-draft.md
2611
- steps:
2612
- - Read provided text.
2613
- - Fill feedback form objectively.
2614
- - Save as beta-notes.md or chapter-notes.md.
2615
- output: beta-notes.md
2616
- ...
2714
+
2715
+ - draft-manuscript.md | chapter-draft.md
2716
+ steps:
2717
+ - Read provided text.
2718
+ - Fill feedback form objectively.
2719
+ - Save as beta-notes.md or chapter-notes.md.
2720
+ output: beta-notes.md
2721
+ ...
2617
2722
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/provide-feedback.md ====================
2618
2723
 
2619
2724
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/quick-feedback.md ====================
2620
2725
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2726
+
2621
2727
  # 13. Quick Feedback (Serial)
2728
+
2622
2729
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2730
+
2623
2731
  ---
2732
+
2624
2733
  task:
2625
- id: quick-feedback
2626
- name: Quick Feedback (Serial)
2627
- description: Fast beta feedback focused on pacing and hooks.
2628
- persona_default: beta-reader
2734
+ id: quick-feedback
2735
+ name: Quick Feedback (Serial)
2736
+ description: Fast beta feedback focused on pacing and hooks.
2737
+ persona_default: beta-reader
2629
2738
  inputs:
2630
- - chapter-dialog.md
2631
- steps:
2632
- - Use condensed beta-feedback-form.
2633
- output: chapter-notes.md
2634
- ...
2739
+
2740
+ - chapter-dialog.md
2741
+ steps:
2742
+ - Use condensed beta-feedback-form.
2743
+ output: chapter-notes.md
2744
+ ...
2635
2745
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/quick-feedback.md ====================
2636
2746
 
2637
2747
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/analyze-reader-feedback.md ====================
2638
2748
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2749
+
2639
2750
  # 16. Analyze Reader Feedback
2751
+
2640
2752
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2753
+
2641
2754
  ---
2755
+
2642
2756
  task:
2643
- id: analyze-reader-feedback
2644
- name: Analyze Reader Feedback
2645
- description: Summarize reader comments, identify trends, update story bible.
2646
- persona_default: beta-reader
2757
+ id: analyze-reader-feedback
2758
+ name: Analyze Reader Feedback
2759
+ description: Summarize reader comments, identify trends, update story bible.
2760
+ persona_default: beta-reader
2647
2761
  inputs:
2648
- - publication-log.md
2649
- steps:
2650
- - Cluster comments by theme.
2651
- - Suggest course corrections.
2652
- output: retro.md
2653
- ...
2762
+
2763
+ - publication-log.md
2764
+ steps:
2765
+ - Cluster comments by theme.
2766
+ - Suggest course corrections.
2767
+ output: retro.md
2768
+ ...
2654
2769
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/analyze-reader-feedback.md ====================
2655
2770
 
2656
2771
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/templates/beta-feedback-form.yaml ====================
@@ -2754,133 +2869,168 @@ sections:
2754
2869
 
2755
2870
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/beta-feedback-closure-checklist.md ====================
2756
2871
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2872
+
2757
2873
  # 6. Beta‑Feedback Closure Checklist
2874
+
2758
2875
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2876
+
2759
2877
  ---
2878
+
2760
2879
  checklist:
2761
- id: beta-feedback-closure-checklist
2762
- name: Beta‑Feedback Closure Checklist
2763
- description: Ensure all beta reader notes are addressed or consciously deferred.
2880
+ id: beta-feedback-closure-checklist
2881
+ name: Beta‑Feedback Closure Checklist
2882
+ description: Ensure all beta reader notes are addressed or consciously deferred.
2764
2883
  items:
2765
- - "[ ] Each beta note categorized (Fix/Ignore/Consider)"
2766
- - "[ ] Fixes implemented in manuscript"
2767
- - "[ ] ‘Ignore’ notes documented with rationale"
2768
- - "[ ] ‘Consider’ notes scheduled for future pass"
2769
- - "[ ] Beta readers acknowledged in back matter"
2770
- - "[ ] Summary of changes logged in retro.md"
2771
- ...
2884
+
2885
+ - "[ ] Each beta note categorized (Fix/Ignore/Consider)"
2886
+ - "[ ] Fixes implemented in manuscript"
2887
+ - "[ ] ‘Ignore’ notes documented with rationale"
2888
+ - "[ ] ‘Consider’ notes scheduled for future pass"
2889
+ - "[ ] Beta readers acknowledged in back matter"
2890
+ - "[ ] Summary of changes logged in retro.md"
2891
+ ...
2772
2892
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/beta-feedback-closure-checklist.md ====================
2773
2893
 
2774
2894
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/comedic-timing-checklist.md ====================
2775
2895
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2896
+
2776
2897
  # 23. Comedic Timing & Humor Checklist
2898
+
2777
2899
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2900
+
2778
2901
  ---
2902
+
2779
2903
  checklist:
2780
- id: comedic-timing-checklist
2781
- name: Comedic Timing & Humor Checklist
2782
- description: Ensure jokes land and humorous beats serve character/plot.
2904
+ id: comedic-timing-checklist
2905
+ name: Comedic Timing & Humor Checklist
2906
+ description: Ensure jokes land and humorous beats serve character/plot.
2783
2907
  items:
2784
- - "[ ] Setup, beat, punchline structure clear"
2785
- - "[ ] Humor aligns with character voice"
2786
- - "[ ] Cultural references understandable by target audience"
2787
- - "[ ] No conflicting tone in serious scenes"
2788
- - "[ ] Callback jokes spaced for maximum payoff"
2789
- - "[ ] Physical comedy described with vivid imagery"
2790
- ...
2908
+
2909
+ - "[ ] Setup, beat, punchline structure clear"
2910
+ - "[ ] Humor aligns with character voice"
2911
+ - "[ ] Cultural references understandable by target audience"
2912
+ - "[ ] No conflicting tone in serious scenes"
2913
+ - "[ ] Callback jokes spaced for maximum payoff"
2914
+ - "[ ] Physical comedy described with vivid imagery"
2915
+ ...
2791
2916
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/comedic-timing-checklist.md ====================
2792
2917
 
2793
2918
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/outline-scenes.md ====================
2794
2919
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2920
+
2795
2921
  # 11. Outline Scenes
2922
+
2796
2923
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2924
+
2797
2925
  ---
2926
+
2798
2927
  task:
2799
- id: outline-scenes
2800
- name: Outline Scenes
2801
- description: Group scene list into chapters with act structure.
2802
- persona_default: plot-architect
2928
+ id: outline-scenes
2929
+ name: Outline Scenes
2930
+ description: Group scene list into chapters with act structure.
2931
+ persona_default: plot-architect
2803
2932
  inputs:
2804
- - scene-list.md
2805
- steps:
2806
- - Assign scenes to chapters.
2807
- - Produce snowflake-outline.md with headings per chapter.
2808
- output: snowflake-outline.md
2809
- ...
2933
+
2934
+ - scene-list.md
2935
+ steps:
2936
+ - Assign scenes to chapters.
2937
+ - Produce snowflake-outline.md with headings per chapter.
2938
+ output: snowflake-outline.md
2939
+ ...
2810
2940
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/outline-scenes.md ====================
2811
2941
 
2812
2942
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/generate-scene-list.md ====================
2813
2943
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2944
+
2814
2945
  # 10. Generate Scene List
2946
+
2815
2947
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2948
+
2816
2949
  ---
2950
+
2817
2951
  task:
2818
- id: generate-scene-list
2819
- name: Generate Scene List
2820
- description: Break synopsis into a numbered list of scenes.
2821
- persona_default: plot-architect
2952
+ id: generate-scene-list
2953
+ name: Generate Scene List
2954
+ description: Break synopsis into a numbered list of scenes.
2955
+ persona_default: plot-architect
2822
2956
  inputs:
2823
- - synopsis.md | story-outline.md
2824
- steps:
2825
- - Identify key beats.
2826
- - Fill scene-list-tmpl table.
2827
- output: scene-list.md
2828
- ...
2957
+
2958
+ - synopsis.md | story-outline.md
2959
+ steps:
2960
+ - Identify key beats.
2961
+ - Fill scene-list-tmpl table.
2962
+ output: scene-list.md
2963
+ ...
2829
2964
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/generate-scene-list.md ====================
2830
2965
 
2831
2966
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/genre-tropes-checklist.md ====================
2832
2967
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2968
+
2833
2969
  # 10. Genre Tropes Checklist (General)
2970
+
2834
2971
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2972
+
2835
2973
  ---
2974
+
2836
2975
  checklist:
2837
- id: genre-tropes-checklist
2838
- name: Genre Tropes Checklist
2839
- description: Confirm expected reader promises for chosen genre are addressed or subverted intentionally.
2976
+ id: genre-tropes-checklist
2977
+ name: Genre Tropes Checklist
2978
+ description: Confirm expected reader promises for chosen genre are addressed or subverted intentionally.
2840
2979
  items:
2841
- - "[ ] Core genre conventions present (e.g., mystery has a solvable puzzle)"
2842
- - "[ ] Audience‑favored tropes used or consciously averted"
2843
- - "[ ] Genre pacing beats hit (e.g., romance meet‑cute by 15%)"
2844
- - "[ ] Satisfying genreappropriate climax"
2845
- - "[ ] Reader expectations subversions signposted to avoid disappointment"
2846
- ...
2980
+
2981
+ - "[ ] Core genre conventions present (e.g., mystery has a solvable puzzle)"
2982
+ - "[ ] Audience‑favored tropes used or consciously averted"
2983
+ - "[ ] Genre pacing beats hit (e.g., romance meetcute by 15%)"
2984
+ - "[ ] Satisfying genreappropriate climax"
2985
+ - "[ ] Reader expectations subversions sign‑posted to avoid disappointment"
2986
+ ...
2847
2987
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/genre-tropes-checklist.md ====================
2848
2988
 
2849
2989
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/scifi-technology-plausibility-checklist.md ====================
2850
2990
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2991
+
2851
2992
  # 15. Sci‑Fi Technology Plausibility Checklist
2993
+
2852
2994
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
2995
+
2853
2996
  ---
2997
+
2854
2998
  checklist:
2855
- id: scifi-technology-plausibility-checklist
2856
- name: Sci‑Fi Technology Plausibility Checklist
2857
- description: Ensure advanced technologies feel believable and internally consistent.
2999
+ id: scifi-technology-plausibility-checklist
3000
+ name: Sci‑Fi Technology Plausibility Checklist
3001
+ description: Ensure advanced technologies feel believable and internally consistent.
2858
3002
  items:
2859
- - "[ ] Technology built on clear scientific principles or hand‑waved consistently"
2860
- - "[ ] Limits and costs of tech established"
2861
- - "[ ] Tech capabilities applied consistently to plot"
2862
- - "[ ] No forgotten tech that would solve earlier conflicts"
2863
- - "[ ] Terminology explained or intuitively clear"
2864
- ...
3003
+
3004
+ - "[ ] Technology built on clear scientific principles or hand‑waved consistently"
3005
+ - "[ ] Limits and costs of tech established"
3006
+ - "[ ] Tech capabilities applied consistently to plot"
3007
+ - "[ ] No forgotten tech that would solve earlier conflicts"
3008
+ - "[ ] Terminology explained or intuitively clear"
3009
+ ...
2865
3010
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/scifi-technology-plausibility-checklist.md ====================
2866
3011
 
2867
3012
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/romance-emotional-beats-checklist.md ====================
2868
3013
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
3014
+
2869
3015
  # 12. Romance Emotional Beats Checklist
3016
+
2870
3017
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
3018
+
2871
3019
  ---
3020
+
2872
3021
  checklist:
2873
- id: romance-emotional-beats-checklist
2874
- name: Romance Emotional Beats Checklist
2875
- description: Track essential emotional beats in romance arcs.
3022
+ id: romance-emotional-beats-checklist
3023
+ name: Romance Emotional Beats Checklist
3024
+ description: Track essential emotional beats in romance arcs.
2876
3025
  items:
2877
- - "[ ] Meet‑cute / inciting attraction"
2878
- - "[ ] Growing intimacy montage"
2879
- - "[ ] Midpoint commitment or confession moment"
2880
- - "[ ] Dark night of the soul / breakup"
2881
- - "[ ] Grand gesture or reconciliation"
2882
- - "[ ] HEA or HFN ending clear"
2883
- ...
3026
+
3027
+ - "[ ] Meet‑cute / inciting attraction"
3028
+ - "[ ] Growing intimacy montage"
3029
+ - "[ ] Midpoint commitment or confession moment"
3030
+ - "[ ] Dark night of the soul / breakup"
3031
+ - "[ ] Grand gesture or reconciliation"
3032
+ - "[ ] HEA or HFN ending clear"
3033
+ ...
2884
3034
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/romance-emotional-beats-checklist.md ====================
2885
3035
 
2886
3036
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/templates/beta-feedback-form.yaml ====================
@@ -3708,34 +3858,41 @@ Choose a number (0-8) or 9 to proceed:
3708
3858
 
3709
3859
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/analyze-reader-feedback.md ====================
3710
3860
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
3861
+
3711
3862
  # 16. Analyze Reader Feedback
3863
+
3712
3864
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
3865
+
3713
3866
  ---
3867
+
3714
3868
  task:
3715
- id: analyze-reader-feedback
3716
- name: Analyze Reader Feedback
3717
- description: Summarize reader comments, identify trends, update story bible.
3718
- persona_default: beta-reader
3869
+ id: analyze-reader-feedback
3870
+ name: Analyze Reader Feedback
3871
+ description: Summarize reader comments, identify trends, update story bible.
3872
+ persona_default: beta-reader
3719
3873
  inputs:
3720
- - publication-log.md
3721
- steps:
3722
- - Cluster comments by theme.
3723
- - Suggest course corrections.
3724
- output: retro.md
3725
- ...
3874
+
3875
+ - publication-log.md
3876
+ steps:
3877
+ - Cluster comments by theme.
3878
+ - Suggest course corrections.
3879
+ output: retro.md
3880
+ ...
3726
3881
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/analyze-reader-feedback.md ====================
3727
3882
 
3728
3883
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/analyze-story-structure.md ====================
3729
3884
  # Analyze Story Structure
3730
3885
 
3731
3886
  ## Purpose
3887
+
3732
3888
  Perform comprehensive structural analysis of a narrative work to identify strengths, weaknesses, and improvement opportunities.
3733
3889
 
3734
3890
  ## Process
3735
3891
 
3736
3892
  ### 1. Identify Structure Type
3893
+
3737
3894
  - Three-act structure
3738
- - Five-act structure
3895
+ - Five-act structure
3739
3896
  - Hero's Journey
3740
3897
  - Save the Cat beats
3741
3898
  - Freytag's Pyramid
@@ -3744,6 +3901,7 @@ Perform comprehensive structural analysis of a narrative work to identify streng
3744
3901
  - Non-linear/experimental
3745
3902
 
3746
3903
  ### 2. Map Key Points
3904
+
3747
3905
  - **Opening**: Hook, world establishment, character introduction
3748
3906
  - **Inciting Incident**: What disrupts the status quo?
3749
3907
  - **Plot Point 1**: What locks in the conflict?
@@ -3751,7 +3909,9 @@ Perform comprehensive structural analysis of a narrative work to identify streng
3751
3909
  - **Plot Point 2**: What raises stakes to maximum?
3752
3910
  - **Climax**: How does central conflict resolve?
3753
3911
  - **Resolution**: What new equilibrium emerges?
3912
+
3754
3913
  ### 3. Analyze Pacing
3914
+
3755
3915
  - Scene length distribution
3756
3916
  - Tension escalation curve
3757
3917
  - Breather moment placement
@@ -3759,6 +3919,7 @@ Perform comprehensive structural analysis of a narrative work to identify streng
3759
3919
  - Chapter break effectiveness
3760
3920
 
3761
3921
  ### 4. Evaluate Setup/Payoff
3922
+
3762
3923
  - Track all setups (promises to reader)
3763
3924
  - Verify each has satisfying payoff
3764
3925
  - Identify orphaned setups
@@ -3766,13 +3927,16 @@ Perform comprehensive structural analysis of a narrative work to identify streng
3766
3927
  - Check Chekhov's guns
3767
3928
 
3768
3929
  ### 5. Assess Subplot Integration
3930
+
3769
3931
  - List all subplots
3770
3932
  - Track intersection with main plot
3771
3933
  - Evaluate resolution satisfaction
3772
3934
  - Check thematic reinforcement
3773
3935
 
3774
3936
  ### 6. Generate Report
3937
+
3775
3938
  Create structural report including:
3939
+
3776
3940
  - Structure diagram
3777
3941
  - Pacing chart
3778
3942
  - Problem areas
@@ -3780,89 +3944,110 @@ Create structural report including:
3780
3944
  - Alternative structures
3781
3945
 
3782
3946
  ## Output
3947
+
3783
3948
  Comprehensive structural analysis with actionable recommendations
3784
3949
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/analyze-story-structure.md ====================
3785
3950
 
3786
3951
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/assemble-kdp-package.md ====================
3787
3952
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
3953
+
3788
3954
  # tasks/assemble-kdp-package.md
3955
+
3789
3956
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
3957
+
3790
3958
  ---
3959
+
3791
3960
  task:
3792
- id: assemble-kdp-package
3793
- name: Assemble KDP Cover Package
3794
- description: Compile final instructions, assets list, and compliance checklist for Amazon KDP upload.
3795
- persona_default: cover-designer
3961
+ id: assemble-kdp-package
3962
+ name: Assemble KDP Cover Package
3963
+ description: Compile final instructions, assets list, and compliance checklist for Amazon KDP upload.
3964
+ persona_default: cover-designer
3796
3965
  inputs:
3797
- - cover-brief.md
3798
- - cover-prompts.md
3799
- steps:
3800
- - Calculate full‑wrap cover dimensions (front, spine, back) using trim size & page count.
3801
- - List required bleed and margin values.
3802
- - Provide layout diagram (ASCII or Mermaid) labeling zones.
3803
- - Insert ISBN placeholder or user‑supplied barcode location.
3804
- - Populate back‑cover content sections (blurb, reviews, author bio).
3805
- - Export combined PDF instructions (design-package.md) with link placeholders for final JPEG/PNG.
3806
- - Execute kdp-cover-ready-checklist; flag any unmet items.
3807
- output: design-package.md
3808
- ...
3966
+
3967
+ - cover-brief.md
3968
+ - cover-prompts.md
3969
+ steps:
3970
+ - Calculate full‑wrap cover dimensions (front, spine, back) using trim size & page count.
3971
+ - List required bleed and margin values.
3972
+ - Provide layout diagram (ASCII or Mermaid) labeling zones.
3973
+ - Insert ISBN placeholder or user‑supplied barcode location.
3974
+ - Populate back‑cover content sections (blurb, reviews, author bio).
3975
+ - Export combined PDF instructions (design-package.md) with link placeholders for final JPEG/PNG.
3976
+ - Execute kdp-cover-ready-checklist; flag any unmet items.
3977
+ output: design-package.md
3978
+ ...
3809
3979
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/assemble-kdp-package.md ====================
3810
3980
 
3811
3981
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/brainstorm-premise.md ====================
3812
3982
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
3983
+
3813
3984
  # 1. Brainstorm Premise
3985
+
3814
3986
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
3987
+
3815
3988
  ---
3989
+
3816
3990
  task:
3817
- id: brainstorm-premise
3818
- name: Brainstorm Premise
3819
- description: Rapidly generate and refine one‑sentence log‑line ideas for a new novel or story.
3820
- persona_default: plot-architect
3991
+ id: brainstorm-premise
3992
+ name: Brainstorm Premise
3993
+ description: Rapidly generate and refine one‑sentence log‑line ideas for a new novel or story.
3994
+ persona_default: plot-architect
3821
3995
  steps:
3822
- - Ask genre, tone, and any must‑have elements.
3823
- - Produce 5–10 succinct log‑lines (max 35 words each).
3824
- - Invite user to select or combine.
3825
- - Refine the chosen premise into a single powerful sentence.
3826
- output: premise.txt
3827
- ...
3996
+
3997
+ - Ask genre, tone, and any must‑have elements.
3998
+ - Produce 5–10 succinct log‑lines (max 35 words each).
3999
+ - Invite user to select or combine.
4000
+ - Refine the chosen premise into a single powerful sentence.
4001
+ output: premise.txt
4002
+ ...
3828
4003
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/brainstorm-premise.md ====================
3829
4004
 
3830
4005
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/build-world.md ====================
3831
4006
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4007
+
3832
4008
  # 2. Build World
4009
+
3833
4010
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4011
+
3834
4012
  ---
4013
+
3835
4014
  task:
3836
- id: build-world
3837
- name: Build World
3838
- description: Create a concise world guide covering geography, cultures, magic/tech, and history.
3839
- persona_default: world-builder
4015
+ id: build-world
4016
+ name: Build World
4017
+ description: Create a concise world guide covering geography, cultures, magic/tech, and history.
4018
+ persona_default: world-builder
3840
4019
  inputs:
3841
- - concept-brief.md
3842
- steps:
3843
- - Summarize key themes from concept.
3844
- - Draft World Guide using world-guide-tmpl.
3845
- - Execute tasks#advanced-elicitation.
3846
- output: world-guide.md
3847
- ...
4020
+
4021
+ - concept-brief.md
4022
+ steps:
4023
+ - Summarize key themes from concept.
4024
+ - Draft World Guide using world-guide-tmpl.
4025
+ - Execute tasks#advanced-elicitation.
4026
+ output: world-guide.md
4027
+ ...
3848
4028
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/build-world.md ====================
3849
4029
 
3850
4030
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/character-depth-pass.md ====================
3851
4031
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4032
+
3852
4033
  # 9. Character Depth Pass
4034
+
3853
4035
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4036
+
3854
4037
  ---
4038
+
3855
4039
  task:
3856
- id: character-depth-pass
3857
- name: Character Depth Pass
3858
- description: Enrich character profiles with backstory and arc details.
3859
- persona_default: character-psychologist
4040
+ id: character-depth-pass
4041
+ name: Character Depth Pass
4042
+ description: Enrich character profiles with backstory and arc details.
4043
+ persona_default: character-psychologist
3860
4044
  inputs:
3861
- - character-summaries.md
3862
- steps:
3863
- - For each character, add formative events, internal conflicts, arc milestones.
3864
- output: characters.md
3865
- ...
4045
+
4046
+ - character-summaries.md
4047
+ steps:
4048
+ - For each character, add formative events, internal conflicts, arc milestones.
4049
+ output: characters.md
4050
+ ...
3866
4051
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/character-depth-pass.md ====================
3867
4052
 
3868
4053
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/create-doc.md ====================
@@ -3971,66 +4156,54 @@ User can type `#yolo` to toggle to YOLO mode (process all sections at once).
3971
4156
 
3972
4157
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/create-draft-section.md ====================
3973
4158
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4159
+
3974
4160
  # 4. Create Draft Section (Chapter)
4161
+
3975
4162
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4163
+
3976
4164
  ---
4165
+
3977
4166
  task:
3978
- id: create-draft-section
3979
- name: Create Draft Section
3980
- description: Draft a complete chapter or scene using the chapter-draft-tmpl.
3981
- persona_default: editor
4167
+ id: create-draft-section
4168
+ name: Create Draft Section
4169
+ description: Draft a complete chapter or scene using the chapter-draft-tmpl.
4170
+ persona_default: editor
3982
4171
  inputs:
3983
- - story-outline.md | snowflake-outline.md | scene-list.md | release-plan.md
3984
- parameters:
4172
+
4173
+ - story-outline.md | snowflake-outline.md | scene-list.md | release-plan.md
4174
+ parameters:
3985
4175
  chapter_number: integer
3986
- steps:
3987
- - Extract scene beats for the chapter.
3988
- - Draft chapter using template placeholders.
3989
- - Highlight dialogue blocks for later polishing.
3990
- output: chapter-{{chapter_number}}-draft.md
3991
- ...
4176
+ steps:
4177
+ - Extract scene beats for the chapter.
4178
+ - Draft chapter using template placeholders.
4179
+ - Highlight dialogue blocks for later polishing.
4180
+ output: chapter-{{chapter_number}}-draft.md
4181
+ ...
3992
4182
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/create-draft-section.md ====================
3993
4183
 
3994
- ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/critical-review.md ====================
4184
+ ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/develop-character.md ====================
3995
4185
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
3996
- # Critical Review Task
4186
+
4187
+ # 3. Develop Character
4188
+
3997
4189
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
3998
- ---
3999
- task:
4000
- id: critical-review
4001
- name: Critical Review
4002
- description: Comprehensive professional critique using critic-review-tmpl and rubric checklist.
4003
- persona_default: book-critic
4004
- inputs:
4005
- - manuscript file (e.g., draft-manuscript.md or chapter file)
4006
- steps:
4007
- - If audience/genre not provided, prompt user for details.
4008
- - Read manuscript (or excerpt) for holistic understanding.
4009
- - Fill **critic-review-tmpl** with category scores and commentary.
4010
- - Execute **checklists/critic-rubric-checklist** to spot omissions; revise output if any boxes unchecked.
4011
- - Present final review to user.
4012
- output: critic-review.md
4013
- ...
4014
- ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/critical-review.md ====================
4015
4190
 
4016
- ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/develop-character.md ====================
4017
- # ------------------------------------------------------------
4018
- # 3. Develop Character
4019
- # ------------------------------------------------------------
4020
4191
  ---
4192
+
4021
4193
  task:
4022
- id: develop-character
4023
- name: Develop Character
4024
- description: Produce rich character profiles with goals, flaws, arcs, and voice notes.
4025
- persona_default: character-psychologist
4194
+ id: develop-character
4195
+ name: Develop Character
4196
+ description: Produce rich character profiles with goals, flaws, arcs, and voice notes.
4197
+ persona_default: character-psychologist
4026
4198
  inputs:
4027
- - concept-brief.md
4028
- steps:
4029
- - Identify protagonist(s), antagonist(s), key side characters.
4030
- - For each, fill character-profile-tmpl.
4031
- - Offer advanced‑elicitation for each profile.
4032
- output: characters.md
4033
- ...
4199
+
4200
+ - concept-brief.md
4201
+ steps:
4202
+ - Identify protagonist(s), antagonist(s), key side characters.
4203
+ - For each, fill character-profile-tmpl.
4204
+ - Offer advanced‑elicitation for each profile.
4205
+ output: characters.md
4206
+ ...
4034
4207
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/develop-character.md ====================
4035
4208
 
4036
4209
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/execute-checklist.md ====================
@@ -4045,7 +4218,6 @@ If the user asks or does not specify a specific checklist, list the checklists a
4045
4218
  ## Instructions
4046
4219
 
4047
4220
  1. **Initial Assessment**
4048
-
4049
4221
  - If user or the task being run provides a checklist name:
4050
4222
  - Try fuzzy matching (e.g. "plot checklist" -> "plot-structure-checklist")
4051
4223
  - If multiple matches found, ask user to clarify
@@ -4058,14 +4230,12 @@ If the user asks or does not specify a specific checklist, list the checklists a
4058
4230
  - All at once (YOLO mode - recommended for checklists, there will be a summary of sections at the end to discuss)
4059
4231
 
4060
4232
  2. **Document and Artifact Gathering**
4061
-
4062
4233
  - Each checklist will specify its required documents/artifacts at the beginning
4063
4234
  - Follow the checklist's specific instructions for what to gather, generally a file can be resolved in the docs folder, if not or unsure, halt and ask or confirm with the user.
4064
4235
 
4065
4236
  3. **Checklist Processing**
4066
4237
 
4067
4238
  If in interactive mode:
4068
-
4069
4239
  - Work through each section of the checklist one at a time
4070
4240
  - For each section:
4071
4241
  - Review all items in the section following instructions for that section embedded in the checklist
@@ -4074,7 +4244,6 @@ If the user asks or does not specify a specific checklist, list the checklists a
4074
4244
  - Get user confirmation before proceeding to next section or if any thing major do we need to halt and take corrective action
4075
4245
 
4076
4246
  If in YOLO mode:
4077
-
4078
4247
  - Process all sections at once
4079
4248
  - Create a comprehensive report of all findings
4080
4249
  - Present the complete analysis to the user
@@ -4082,7 +4251,6 @@ If the user asks or does not specify a specific checklist, list the checklists a
4082
4251
  4. **Validation Approach**
4083
4252
 
4084
4253
  For each checklist item:
4085
-
4086
4254
  - Read and understand the requirement
4087
4255
  - Look for evidence in the documentation that satisfies the requirement
4088
4256
  - Consider both explicit mentions and implicit coverage
@@ -4096,7 +4264,6 @@ If the user asks or does not specify a specific checklist, list the checklists a
4096
4264
  5. **Section Analysis**
4097
4265
 
4098
4266
  For each section:
4099
-
4100
4267
  - think step by step to calculate pass rate
4101
4268
  - Identify common themes in failed items
4102
4269
  - Provide specific recommendations for improvement
@@ -4106,7 +4273,6 @@ If the user asks or does not specify a specific checklist, list the checklists a
4106
4273
  6. **Final Report**
4107
4274
 
4108
4275
  Prepare a summary that includes:
4109
-
4110
4276
  - Overall checklist completion status
4111
4277
  - Pass rates by section
4112
4278
  - List of failed items with context
@@ -4131,249 +4297,312 @@ The LLM will:
4131
4297
 
4132
4298
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/expand-premise.md ====================
4133
4299
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4300
+
4134
4301
  # 7. Expand Premise (Snowflake Step 2)
4302
+
4135
4303
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4304
+
4136
4305
  ---
4306
+
4137
4307
  task:
4138
- id: expand-premise
4139
- name: Expand Premise
4140
- description: Turn a 1‑sentence idea into a 1‑paragraph summary.
4141
- persona_default: plot-architect
4308
+ id: expand-premise
4309
+ name: Expand Premise
4310
+ description: Turn a 1‑sentence idea into a 1‑paragraph summary.
4311
+ persona_default: plot-architect
4142
4312
  inputs:
4143
- - premise.txt
4144
- steps:
4145
- - Ask for genre confirmation.
4146
- - Draft one paragraph (~5 sentences) covering protagonist, conflict, stakes.
4147
- output: premise-paragraph.md
4148
- ...
4313
+
4314
+ - premise.txt
4315
+ steps:
4316
+ - Ask for genre confirmation.
4317
+ - Draft one paragraph (~5 sentences) covering protagonist, conflict, stakes.
4318
+ output: premise-paragraph.md
4319
+ ...
4149
4320
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/expand-premise.md ====================
4150
4321
 
4151
4322
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/expand-synopsis.md ====================
4152
4323
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4324
+
4153
4325
  # 8. Expand Synopsis (Snowflake Step 4)
4326
+
4154
4327
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4328
+
4155
4329
  ---
4330
+
4156
4331
  task:
4157
- id: expand-synopsis
4158
- name: Expand Synopsis
4159
- description: Build a 1‑page synopsis from the paragraph summary.
4160
- persona_default: plot-architect
4332
+ id: expand-synopsis
4333
+ name: Expand Synopsis
4334
+ description: Build a 1‑page synopsis from the paragraph summary.
4335
+ persona_default: plot-architect
4161
4336
  inputs:
4162
- - premise-paragraph.md
4163
- steps:
4164
- - Outline three‑act structure in prose.
4165
- - Keep under 700 words.
4166
- output: synopsis.md
4167
- ...
4337
+
4338
+ - premise-paragraph.md
4339
+ steps:
4340
+ - Outline three‑act structure in prose.
4341
+ - Keep under 700 words.
4342
+ output: synopsis.md
4343
+ ...
4168
4344
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/expand-synopsis.md ====================
4169
4345
 
4170
4346
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/final-polish.md ====================
4171
4347
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4348
+
4172
4349
  # 14. Final Polish
4350
+
4173
4351
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4352
+
4174
4353
  ---
4354
+
4175
4355
  task:
4176
- id: final-polish
4177
- name: Final Polish
4178
- description: Line‑edit for style, clarity, grammar.
4179
- persona_default: editor
4356
+ id: final-polish
4357
+ name: Final Polish
4358
+ description: Line‑edit for style, clarity, grammar.
4359
+ persona_default: editor
4180
4360
  inputs:
4181
- - chapter-dialog.md | polished-manuscript.md
4182
- steps:
4183
- - Correct grammar and tighten prose.
4184
- - Ensure consistent voice.
4185
- output: chapter-final.md | final-manuscript.md
4186
- ...
4361
+
4362
+ - chapter-dialog.md | polished-manuscript.md
4363
+ steps:
4364
+ - Correct grammar and tighten prose.
4365
+ - Ensure consistent voice.
4366
+ output: chapter-final.md | final-manuscript.md
4367
+ ...
4187
4368
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/final-polish.md ====================
4188
4369
 
4189
4370
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/generate-cover-brief.md ====================
4190
4371
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4372
+
4191
4373
  # tasks/generate-cover-brief.md
4374
+
4192
4375
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4376
+
4193
4377
  ---
4378
+
4194
4379
  task:
4195
- id: generate-cover-brief
4196
- name: Generate Cover Brief
4197
- description: Interactive questionnaire that captures all creative and technical parameters for the cover.
4198
- persona_default: cover-designer
4380
+ id: generate-cover-brief
4381
+ name: Generate Cover Brief
4382
+ description: Interactive questionnaire that captures all creative and technical parameters for the cover.
4383
+ persona_default: cover-designer
4199
4384
  steps:
4200
- - Ask for title, subtitle, author name, series info.
4201
- - Ask for genre, target audience, comparable titles.
4202
- - Ask for trim size (e.g., 6"x9"), page count, paper color.
4203
- - Ask for mood keywords, primary imagery, color palette.
4204
- - Ask what should appear on back cover (blurb, reviews, author bio, ISBN location).
4205
- - Fill cover-design-brief-tmpl with collected info.
4206
- output: cover-brief.md
4207
- ...
4385
+
4386
+ - Ask for title, subtitle, author name, series info.
4387
+ - Ask for genre, target audience, comparable titles.
4388
+ - Ask for trim size (e.g., 6"x9"), page count, paper color.
4389
+ - Ask for mood keywords, primary imagery, color palette.
4390
+ - Ask what should appear on back cover (blurb, reviews, author bio, ISBN location).
4391
+ - Fill cover-design-brief-tmpl with collected info.
4392
+ output: cover-brief.md
4393
+ ...
4208
4394
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/generate-cover-brief.md ====================
4209
4395
 
4210
4396
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/generate-cover-prompts.md ====================
4211
4397
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4398
+
4212
4399
  # tasks/generate-cover-prompts.md
4400
+
4213
4401
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4402
+
4214
4403
  ---
4404
+
4215
4405
  task:
4216
- id: generate-cover-prompts
4217
- name: Generate Cover Prompts
4218
- description: Produce AI image generator prompts for front cover artwork plus typography guidance.
4219
- persona_default: cover-designer
4406
+ id: generate-cover-prompts
4407
+ name: Generate Cover Prompts
4408
+ description: Produce AI image generator prompts for front cover artwork plus typography guidance.
4409
+ persona_default: cover-designer
4220
4410
  inputs:
4221
- - cover-brief.md
4222
- steps:
4223
- - Extract mood, genre, imagery from brief.
4224
- - Draft 3‑5 alternative stable diffusion / DALL·E prompts (include style, lens, color keywords).
4225
- - Specify safe negative prompts.
4226
- - Provide font pairing suggestions (Google Fonts) matching genre.
4227
- - Output prompts and typography guidance to cover-prompts.md.
4228
- output: cover-prompts.md
4229
- ...
4411
+
4412
+ - cover-brief.md
4413
+ steps:
4414
+ - Extract mood, genre, imagery from brief.
4415
+ - Draft 3‑5 alternative stable diffusion / DALL·E prompts (include style, lens, color keywords).
4416
+ - Specify safe negative prompts.
4417
+ - Provide font pairing suggestions (Google Fonts) matching genre.
4418
+ - Output prompts and typography guidance to cover-prompts.md.
4419
+ output: cover-prompts.md
4420
+ ...
4230
4421
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/generate-cover-prompts.md ====================
4231
4422
 
4232
4423
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/generate-scene-list.md ====================
4233
4424
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4425
+
4234
4426
  # 10. Generate Scene List
4427
+
4235
4428
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4429
+
4236
4430
  ---
4431
+
4237
4432
  task:
4238
- id: generate-scene-list
4239
- name: Generate Scene List
4240
- description: Break synopsis into a numbered list of scenes.
4241
- persona_default: plot-architect
4433
+ id: generate-scene-list
4434
+ name: Generate Scene List
4435
+ description: Break synopsis into a numbered list of scenes.
4436
+ persona_default: plot-architect
4242
4437
  inputs:
4243
- - synopsis.md | story-outline.md
4244
- steps:
4245
- - Identify key beats.
4246
- - Fill scene-list-tmpl table.
4247
- output: scene-list.md
4248
- ...
4438
+
4439
+ - synopsis.md | story-outline.md
4440
+ steps:
4441
+ - Identify key beats.
4442
+ - Fill scene-list-tmpl table.
4443
+ output: scene-list.md
4444
+ ...
4249
4445
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/generate-scene-list.md ====================
4250
4446
 
4251
4447
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/incorporate-feedback.md ====================
4252
4448
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4449
+
4253
4450
  # 6. Incorporate Feedback
4451
+
4254
4452
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4453
+
4255
4454
  ---
4455
+
4256
4456
  task:
4257
- id: incorporate-feedback
4258
- name: Incorporate Feedback
4259
- description: Merge beta feedback into manuscript; accept, reject, or revise.
4260
- persona_default: editor
4457
+ id: incorporate-feedback
4458
+ name: Incorporate Feedback
4459
+ description: Merge beta feedback into manuscript; accept, reject, or revise.
4460
+ persona_default: editor
4261
4461
  inputs:
4262
- - draft-manuscript.md
4263
- - beta-notes.md
4264
- steps:
4265
- - Summarize actionable changes.
4266
- - Apply revisions inline.
4267
- - Mark resolved comments.
4268
- output: polished-manuscript.md
4269
- ...
4462
+
4463
+ - draft-manuscript.md
4464
+ - beta-notes.md
4465
+ steps:
4466
+ - Summarize actionable changes.
4467
+ - Apply revisions inline.
4468
+ - Mark resolved comments.
4469
+ output: polished-manuscript.md
4470
+ ...
4270
4471
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/incorporate-feedback.md ====================
4271
4472
 
4272
4473
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/outline-scenes.md ====================
4273
4474
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4475
+
4274
4476
  # 11. Outline Scenes
4477
+
4275
4478
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4479
+
4276
4480
  ---
4481
+
4277
4482
  task:
4278
- id: outline-scenes
4279
- name: Outline Scenes
4280
- description: Group scene list into chapters with act structure.
4281
- persona_default: plot-architect
4483
+ id: outline-scenes
4484
+ name: Outline Scenes
4485
+ description: Group scene list into chapters with act structure.
4486
+ persona_default: plot-architect
4282
4487
  inputs:
4283
- - scene-list.md
4284
- steps:
4285
- - Assign scenes to chapters.
4286
- - Produce snowflake-outline.md with headings per chapter.
4287
- output: snowflake-outline.md
4288
- ...
4488
+
4489
+ - scene-list.md
4490
+ steps:
4491
+ - Assign scenes to chapters.
4492
+ - Produce snowflake-outline.md with headings per chapter.
4493
+ output: snowflake-outline.md
4494
+ ...
4289
4495
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/outline-scenes.md ====================
4290
4496
 
4291
4497
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/provide-feedback.md ====================
4292
4498
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4499
+
4293
4500
  # 5. Provide Feedback (Beta)
4501
+
4294
4502
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4503
+
4295
4504
  ---
4505
+
4296
4506
  task:
4297
- id: provide-feedback
4298
- name: Provide Feedback (Beta)
4299
- description: Simulate beta‑reader feedback using beta-feedback-form-tmpl.
4300
- persona_default: beta-reader
4507
+ id: provide-feedback
4508
+ name: Provide Feedback (Beta)
4509
+ description: Simulate beta‑reader feedback using beta-feedback-form-tmpl.
4510
+ persona_default: beta-reader
4301
4511
  inputs:
4302
- - draft-manuscript.md | chapter-draft.md
4303
- steps:
4304
- - Read provided text.
4305
- - Fill feedback form objectively.
4306
- - Save as beta-notes.md or chapter-notes.md.
4307
- output: beta-notes.md
4308
- ...
4512
+
4513
+ - draft-manuscript.md | chapter-draft.md
4514
+ steps:
4515
+ - Read provided text.
4516
+ - Fill feedback form objectively.
4517
+ - Save as beta-notes.md or chapter-notes.md.
4518
+ output: beta-notes.md
4519
+ ...
4309
4520
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/provide-feedback.md ====================
4310
4521
 
4311
4522
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/publish-chapter.md ====================
4312
4523
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4524
+
4313
4525
  # 15. Publish Chapter
4526
+
4314
4527
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4528
+
4315
4529
  ---
4530
+
4316
4531
  task:
4317
- id: publish-chapter
4318
- name: Publish Chapter
4319
- description: Format and log a chapter release.
4320
- persona_default: editor
4532
+ id: publish-chapter
4533
+ name: Publish Chapter
4534
+ description: Format and log a chapter release.
4535
+ persona_default: editor
4321
4536
  inputs:
4322
- - chapter-final.md
4323
- steps:
4324
- - Generate front/back matter as needed.
4325
- - Append entry to publication-log.md (date, URL).
4326
- output: publication-log.md
4327
- ...
4537
+
4538
+ - chapter-final.md
4539
+ steps:
4540
+ - Generate front/back matter as needed.
4541
+ - Append entry to publication-log.md (date, URL).
4542
+ output: publication-log.md
4543
+ ...
4328
4544
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/publish-chapter.md ====================
4329
4545
 
4330
4546
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/quick-feedback.md ====================
4331
4547
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4548
+
4332
4549
  # 13. Quick Feedback (Serial)
4550
+
4333
4551
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4552
+
4334
4553
  ---
4554
+
4335
4555
  task:
4336
- id: quick-feedback
4337
- name: Quick Feedback (Serial)
4338
- description: Fast beta feedback focused on pacing and hooks.
4339
- persona_default: beta-reader
4556
+ id: quick-feedback
4557
+ name: Quick Feedback (Serial)
4558
+ description: Fast beta feedback focused on pacing and hooks.
4559
+ persona_default: beta-reader
4340
4560
  inputs:
4341
- - chapter-dialog.md
4342
- steps:
4343
- - Use condensed beta-feedback-form.
4344
- output: chapter-notes.md
4345
- ...
4561
+
4562
+ - chapter-dialog.md
4563
+ steps:
4564
+ - Use condensed beta-feedback-form.
4565
+ output: chapter-notes.md
4566
+ ...
4346
4567
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/quick-feedback.md ====================
4347
4568
 
4348
4569
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/select-next-arc.md ====================
4349
4570
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4571
+
4350
4572
  # 12. Select Next Arc (Serial)
4573
+
4351
4574
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4575
+
4352
4576
  ---
4577
+
4353
4578
  task:
4354
- id: select-next-arc
4355
- name: Select Next Arc
4356
- description: Choose the next 2–4‑chapter arc for serial publication.
4357
- persona_default: plot-architect
4579
+ id: select-next-arc
4580
+ name: Select Next Arc
4581
+ description: Choose the next 2–4‑chapter arc for serial publication.
4582
+ persona_default: plot-architect
4358
4583
  inputs:
4359
- - retrospective data (retro.md) | snowflake-outline.md
4360
- steps:
4361
- - Analyze reader feedback.
4362
- - Update release-plan.md with upcoming beats.
4363
- output: release-plan.md
4364
- ...
4584
+
4585
+ - retrospective data (retro.md) | snowflake-outline.md
4586
+ steps:
4587
+ - Analyze reader feedback.
4588
+ - Update release-plan.md with upcoming beats.
4589
+ output: release-plan.md
4590
+ ...
4365
4591
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/select-next-arc.md ====================
4366
4592
 
4367
4593
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/workshop-dialog.md ====================
4368
4594
  # Workshop Dialog
4369
4595
 
4370
4596
  ## Purpose
4597
+
4371
4598
  Refine dialog for authenticity, character voice, and dramatic effectiveness.
4372
4599
 
4373
4600
  ## Process
4374
4601
 
4375
4602
  ### 1. Voice Audit
4603
+
4376
4604
  For each character, assess:
4605
+
4377
4606
  - Vocabulary level and word choice
4378
4607
  - Sentence structure preferences
4379
4608
  - Speech rhythms and patterns
@@ -4382,7 +4611,9 @@ For each character, assess:
4382
4611
  - Emotional expression style
4383
4612
 
4384
4613
  ### 2. Subtext Analysis
4614
+
4385
4615
  For each exchange:
4616
+
4386
4617
  - What's being said directly
4387
4618
  - What's really being communicated
4388
4619
  - Power dynamics at play
@@ -4391,14 +4622,18 @@ For each exchange:
4391
4622
  - Obstacles to directness
4392
4623
 
4393
4624
  ### 3. Flow Enhancement
4625
+
4394
4626
  - Remove unnecessary dialogue tags
4395
4627
  - Vary attribution methods
4396
4628
  - Add action beats
4397
4629
  - Incorporate silence/pauses
4398
4630
  - Balance dialog with narrative
4399
4631
  - Ensure natural interruptions
4632
+
4400
4633
  ### 4. Conflict Injection
4634
+
4401
4635
  Where dialog lacks tension:
4636
+
4402
4637
  - Add opposing goals
4403
4638
  - Insert misunderstandings
4404
4639
  - Create subtext conflicts
@@ -4407,6 +4642,7 @@ Where dialog lacks tension:
4407
4642
  - Add environmental pressure
4408
4643
 
4409
4644
  ### 5. Polish Pass
4645
+
4410
4646
  - Read aloud for rhythm
4411
4647
  - Check period authenticity
4412
4648
  - Verify character consistency
@@ -4415,316 +4651,374 @@ Where dialog lacks tension:
4415
4651
  - Add distinctive character markers
4416
4652
 
4417
4653
  ## Output
4654
+
4418
4655
  Refined dialog with stronger voices and dramatic impact
4419
4656
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/workshop-dialog.md ====================
4420
4657
 
4421
4658
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/beta-feedback-closure-checklist.md ====================
4422
4659
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4660
+
4423
4661
  # 6. Beta‑Feedback Closure Checklist
4662
+
4424
4663
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4664
+
4425
4665
  ---
4666
+
4426
4667
  checklist:
4427
- id: beta-feedback-closure-checklist
4428
- name: Beta‑Feedback Closure Checklist
4429
- description: Ensure all beta reader notes are addressed or consciously deferred.
4668
+ id: beta-feedback-closure-checklist
4669
+ name: Beta‑Feedback Closure Checklist
4670
+ description: Ensure all beta reader notes are addressed or consciously deferred.
4430
4671
  items:
4431
- - "[ ] Each beta note categorized (Fix/Ignore/Consider)"
4432
- - "[ ] Fixes implemented in manuscript"
4433
- - "[ ] ‘Ignore’ notes documented with rationale"
4434
- - "[ ] ‘Consider’ notes scheduled for future pass"
4435
- - "[ ] Beta readers acknowledged in back matter"
4436
- - "[ ] Summary of changes logged in retro.md"
4437
- ...
4672
+
4673
+ - "[ ] Each beta note categorized (Fix/Ignore/Consider)"
4674
+ - "[ ] Fixes implemented in manuscript"
4675
+ - "[ ] ‘Ignore’ notes documented with rationale"
4676
+ - "[ ] ‘Consider’ notes scheduled for future pass"
4677
+ - "[ ] Beta readers acknowledged in back matter"
4678
+ - "[ ] Summary of changes logged in retro.md"
4679
+ ...
4438
4680
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/beta-feedback-closure-checklist.md ====================
4439
4681
 
4440
4682
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/character-consistency-checklist.md ====================
4441
4683
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4684
+
4442
4685
  # 1. Character Consistency Checklist
4686
+
4443
4687
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4688
+
4444
4689
  ---
4690
+
4445
4691
  checklist:
4446
- id: character-consistency-checklist
4447
- name: Character Consistency Checklist
4448
- description: Verify character details and voice remain consistent throughout the manuscript.
4692
+ id: character-consistency-checklist
4693
+ name: Character Consistency Checklist
4694
+ description: Verify character details and voice remain consistent throughout the manuscript.
4449
4695
  items:
4450
- - "[ ] Names spelled consistently (incl. diacritics)"
4451
- - "[ ] Physical descriptors match across chapters"
4452
- - "[ ] Goals and motivations do not contradict earlier scenes"
4453
- - "[ ] Character voice (speech patterns, vocabulary) is uniform"
4454
- - "[ ] Relationships and histories align with timeline"
4455
- - "[ ] Internal conflict/arc progression is logical"
4456
- ...
4696
+
4697
+ - "[ ] Names spelled consistently (incl. diacritics)"
4698
+ - "[ ] Physical descriptors match across chapters"
4699
+ - "[ ] Goals and motivations do not contradict earlier scenes"
4700
+ - "[ ] Character voice (speech patterns, vocabulary) is uniform"
4701
+ - "[ ] Relationships and histories align with timeline"
4702
+ - "[ ] Internal conflict/arc progression is logical"
4703
+ ...
4457
4704
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/character-consistency-checklist.md ====================
4458
4705
 
4459
4706
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/comedic-timing-checklist.md ====================
4460
4707
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4708
+
4461
4709
  # 23. Comedic Timing & Humor Checklist
4710
+
4462
4711
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4712
+
4463
4713
  ---
4714
+
4464
4715
  checklist:
4465
- id: comedic-timing-checklist
4466
- name: Comedic Timing & Humor Checklist
4467
- description: Ensure jokes land and humorous beats serve character/plot.
4716
+ id: comedic-timing-checklist
4717
+ name: Comedic Timing & Humor Checklist
4718
+ description: Ensure jokes land and humorous beats serve character/plot.
4468
4719
  items:
4469
- - "[ ] Setup, beat, punchline structure clear"
4470
- - "[ ] Humor aligns with character voice"
4471
- - "[ ] Cultural references understandable by target audience"
4472
- - "[ ] No conflicting tone in serious scenes"
4473
- - "[ ] Callback jokes spaced for maximum payoff"
4474
- - "[ ] Physical comedy described with vivid imagery"
4475
- ...
4720
+
4721
+ - "[ ] Setup, beat, punchline structure clear"
4722
+ - "[ ] Humor aligns with character voice"
4723
+ - "[ ] Cultural references understandable by target audience"
4724
+ - "[ ] No conflicting tone in serious scenes"
4725
+ - "[ ] Callback jokes spaced for maximum payoff"
4726
+ - "[ ] Physical comedy described with vivid imagery"
4727
+ ...
4476
4728
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/comedic-timing-checklist.md ====================
4477
4729
 
4478
4730
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/cyberpunk-aesthetic-checklist.md ====================
4479
4731
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4732
+
4480
4733
  # 24. Cyberpunk Aesthetic Consistency Checklist
4734
+
4481
4735
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4736
+
4482
4737
  ---
4738
+
4483
4739
  checklist:
4484
- id: cyberpunk-aesthetic-checklist
4485
- name: Cyberpunk Aesthetic Consistency Checklist
4486
- description: Keep neon‑noir atmosphere, tech slang, and socio‑economic themes consistent.
4740
+ id: cyberpunk-aesthetic-checklist
4741
+ name: Cyberpunk Aesthetic Consistency Checklist
4742
+ description: Keep neon‑noir atmosphere, tech slang, and socio‑economic themes consistent.
4487
4743
  items:
4488
- - "[ ] High‑tech / low‑life dichotomy evident"
4489
- - "[ ] Corporate oppression motif recurring"
4490
- - "[ ] Street slang and jargon consistent"
4491
- - "[ ] Urban setting features neon, rain, verticality"
4492
- - "[ ] Augmentation tech follows established rules"
4493
- - "[ ] Hacking sequences plausible within world rules"
4494
- ...
4744
+
4745
+ - "[ ] High‑tech / low‑life dichotomy evident"
4746
+ - "[ ] Corporate oppression motif recurring"
4747
+ - "[ ] Street slang and jargon consistent"
4748
+ - "[ ] Urban setting features neon, rain, verticality"
4749
+ - "[ ] Augmentation tech follows established rules"
4750
+ - "[ ] Hacking sequences plausible within world rules"
4751
+ ...
4495
4752
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/cyberpunk-aesthetic-checklist.md ====================
4496
4753
 
4497
4754
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/ebook-formatting-checklist.md ====================
4498
4755
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4756
+
4499
4757
  # 14. eBook Formatting Checklist
4758
+
4500
4759
  ---
4760
+
4501
4761
  checklist:
4502
- id: ebook-formatting-checklist
4503
- name: eBook Formatting Checklist
4504
- description: Validate manuscript is Kindle/EPUB ready.
4762
+ id: ebook-formatting-checklist
4763
+ name: eBook Formatting Checklist
4764
+ description: Validate manuscript is Kindle/EPUB ready.
4505
4765
  items:
4506
- - "[ ] Front matter meets Amazon/Apple guidelines"
4507
- - "[ ] No orphan/widow lines after conversion"
4508
- - "[ ] Embedded fonts licensed or removed"
4509
- - "[ ] Images compressed & have alt text"
4510
- - "[ ] Table of contents linked correctly"
4511
- - "[ ] EPUB passes EPUBCheck / Kindle Previewer"
4512
- ...
4766
+
4767
+ - "[ ] Front matter meets Amazon/Apple guidelines"
4768
+ - "[ ] No orphan/widow lines after conversion"
4769
+ - "[ ] Embedded fonts licensed or removed"
4770
+ - "[ ] Images compressed & have alt text"
4771
+ - "[ ] Table of contents linked correctly"
4772
+ - "[ ] EPUB passes EPUBCheck / Kindle Previewer"
4773
+ ...
4513
4774
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/ebook-formatting-checklist.md ====================
4514
4775
 
4515
4776
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/epic-poetry-meter-checklist.md ====================
4516
4777
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4778
+
4517
4779
  # 22. Epic Poetry Meter & Form Checklist
4780
+
4518
4781
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4782
+
4519
4783
  ---
4784
+
4520
4785
  checklist:
4521
- id: epic-poetry-meter-checklist
4522
- name: Epic Poetry Meter & Form Checklist
4523
- description: Maintain consistent meter, line length, and poetic devices in epic verse.
4786
+ id: epic-poetry-meter-checklist
4787
+ name: Epic Poetry Meter & Form Checklist
4788
+ description: Maintain consistent meter, line length, and poetic devices in epic verse.
4524
4789
  items:
4525
- - "[ ] Chosen meter specified (dactylic hexameter, iambic pentameter, etc.)"
4526
- - "[ ] Scansion performed on random sample lines"
4527
- - "[ ] Caesuras / enjambments used intentionally"
4528
- - "[ ] Repetition / epithets maintain oral tradition flavor"
4529
- - "[ ] Invocation of the muse or equivalent opening present"
4530
- - "[ ] Book/canto divisions follow narrative arc"
4531
- ...
4790
+
4791
+ - "[ ] Chosen meter specified (dactylic hexameter, iambic pentameter, etc.)"
4792
+ - "[ ] Scansion performed on random sample lines"
4793
+ - "[ ] Caesuras / enjambments used intentionally"
4794
+ - "[ ] Repetition / epithets maintain oral tradition flavor"
4795
+ - "[ ] Invocation of the muse or equivalent opening present"
4796
+ - "[ ] Book/canto divisions follow narrative arc"
4797
+ ...
4532
4798
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/epic-poetry-meter-checklist.md ====================
4533
4799
 
4534
4800
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/fantasy-magic-system-checklist.md ====================
4535
4801
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4802
+
4536
4803
  # 17. Fantasy Magic System Consistency Checklist
4804
+
4537
4805
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4806
+
4538
4807
  ---
4808
+
4539
4809
  checklist:
4540
- id: fantasy-magic-system-checklist
4541
- name: Fantasy Magic System Consistency Checklist
4542
- description: Keep magical rules, costs, and exceptions coherent.
4810
+ id: fantasy-magic-system-checklist
4811
+ name: Fantasy Magic System Consistency Checklist
4812
+ description: Keep magical rules, costs, and exceptions coherent.
4543
4813
  items:
4544
- - "[ ] Core source and rules defined"
4545
- - "[ ] Limitations create plot obstacles"
4546
- - "[ ] Costs or risks for using magic stated"
4547
- - "[ ] No last‑minute power with no foreshadowing"
4548
- - "[ ] Societal impact of magic reflected in setting"
4549
- - "[ ] Rule exceptions justified and rare"
4550
- ...
4814
+
4815
+ - "[ ] Core source and rules defined"
4816
+ - "[ ] Limitations create plot obstacles"
4817
+ - "[ ] Costs or risks for using magic stated"
4818
+ - "[ ] No last‑minute power with no foreshadowing"
4819
+ - "[ ] Societal impact of magic reflected in setting"
4820
+ - "[ ] Rule exceptions justified and rare"
4821
+ ...
4551
4822
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/fantasy-magic-system-checklist.md ====================
4552
4823
 
4553
4824
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/foreshadowing-payoff-checklist.md ====================
4554
4825
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4826
+
4555
4827
  # 9. Foreshadowing & Payoff Checklist
4556
- # ------------------------------------------------------------
4557
- ---
4558
- checklist:
4559
- id: foreshadowing-payoff-checklist
4560
- name: Foreshadowing & Payoff Checklist
4561
- description: Ensure planted clues/payoffs resolve satisfactorily and no dangling setups remain.
4562
- items:
4563
- - "[ ] Each major twist has early foreshadowing"
4564
- - "[ ] Subplots introduced are resolved or intentionally left open w/ sequel hook"
4565
- - "[ ] Symbolic motifs recur at least 3 times (rule of three)"
4566
- - "[ ] Chekhov’s gun fired before finale"
4567
- - "[ ] No dropped characters or MacGuffins"
4568
- ...
4569
- ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/foreshadowing-payoff-checklist.md ====================
4570
4828
 
4571
- ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/genre-tropes-checklist.md ====================
4572
- # ------------------------------------------------------------
4573
- # 10. Genre Tropes Checklist (General)
4574
4829
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4830
+
4575
4831
  ---
4832
+
4576
4833
  checklist:
4577
- id: genre-tropes-checklist
4578
- name: Genre Tropes Checklist
4579
- description: Confirm expected reader promises for chosen genre are addressed or subverted intentionally.
4834
+ id: foreshadowing-payoff-checklist
4835
+ name: Foreshadowing & Payoff Checklist
4836
+ description: Ensure planted clues/payoffs resolve satisfactorily and no dangling setups remain.
4580
4837
  items:
4581
- - "[ ] Core genre conventions present (e.g., mystery has a solvable puzzle)"
4582
- - "[ ] Audience‑favored tropes used or consciously averted"
4583
- - "[ ] Genre pacing beats hit (e.g., romance meet‑cute by 15%)"
4584
- - "[ ] Satisfying genre‑appropriate climax"
4585
- - "[ ] Reader expectations subversions sign‑posted to avoid disappointment"
4586
- ...
4587
- ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/genre-tropes-checklist.md ====================
4838
+
4839
+ - "[ ] Each major twist has early foreshadowing"
4840
+ - "[ ] Subplots introduced are resolved or intentionally left open w/ sequel hook"
4841
+ - "[ ] Symbolic motifs recur at least 3 times (rule of three)"
4842
+ - "[ ] Chekhov’s gun fired before finale"
4843
+ - "[ ] No dropped characters or MacGuffins"
4844
+ ...
4845
+ ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/foreshadowing-payoff-checklist.md ====================
4588
4846
 
4589
4847
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/historical-accuracy-checklist.md ====================
4590
4848
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4849
+
4591
4850
  # 18. Historical Accuracy Checklist
4851
+
4592
4852
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4853
+
4593
4854
  ---
4855
+
4594
4856
  checklist:
4595
- id: historical-accuracy-checklist
4596
- name: Historical Accuracy Checklist
4597
- description: Validate era‑appropriate details and avoid anachronisms.
4857
+ id: historical-accuracy-checklist
4858
+ name: Historical Accuracy Checklist
4859
+ description: Validate era‑appropriate details and avoid anachronisms.
4598
4860
  items:
4599
- - "[ ] Clothing and fashion match era"
4600
- - "[ ] Speech patterns and slang accurate"
4601
- - "[ ] Technology and tools available in timeframe"
4602
- - "[ ] Political and cultural norms correct"
4603
- - "[ ] Major historical events timeline respected"
4604
- - "[ ] Sensitivity to real cultures and peoples"
4605
- ...
4861
+
4862
+ - "[ ] Clothing and fashion match era"
4863
+ - "[ ] Speech patterns and slang accurate"
4864
+ - "[ ] Technology and tools available in timeframe"
4865
+ - "[ ] Political and cultural norms correct"
4866
+ - "[ ] Major historical events timeline respected"
4867
+ - "[ ] Sensitivity to real cultures and peoples"
4868
+ ...
4606
4869
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/historical-accuracy-checklist.md ====================
4607
4870
 
4608
4871
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/horror-suspense-checklist.md ====================
4609
4872
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4873
+
4610
4874
  # 16. Horror Suspense & Scare Checklist
4875
+
4611
4876
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4877
+
4612
4878
  ---
4879
+
4613
4880
  checklist:
4614
- id: horror-suspense-checklist
4615
- name: Horror Suspense & Scare Checklist
4616
- description: Maintain escalating tension and effective scares.
4881
+ id: horror-suspense-checklist
4882
+ name: Horror Suspense & Scare Checklist
4883
+ description: Maintain escalating tension and effective scares.
4617
4884
  items:
4618
- - "[ ] Early dread established within first 10%"
4619
- - "[ ] Rising stakes every 2–3 chapters"
4620
- - "[ ] Sensory details evoke fear (sound, smell, touch)"
4621
- - "[ ] At least one false scare before true threat"
4622
- - "[ ] Monster/antagonist rules consistent"
4623
- - "[ ] Climax delivers cathartic payoff and lingering unease"
4624
- ...
4885
+
4886
+ - "[ ] Early dread established within first 10%"
4887
+ - "[ ] Rising stakes every 2–3 chapters"
4888
+ - "[ ] Sensory details evoke fear (sound, smell, touch)"
4889
+ - "[ ] At least one false scare before true threat"
4890
+ - "[ ] Monster/antagonist rules consistent"
4891
+ - "[ ] Climax delivers cathartic payoff and lingering unease"
4892
+ ...
4625
4893
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/horror-suspense-checklist.md ====================
4626
4894
 
4627
4895
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/kdp-cover-ready-checklist.md ====================
4628
4896
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4897
+
4629
4898
  # checklists/kdp-cover-ready-checklist.md
4899
+
4630
4900
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4901
+
4631
4902
  ---
4903
+
4632
4904
  checklist:
4633
- id: kdp-cover-ready-checklist
4634
- name: KDP Cover Ready Checklist
4635
- description: Ensure final cover meets Amazon KDP print specs.
4905
+ id: kdp-cover-ready-checklist
4906
+ name: KDP Cover Ready Checklist
4907
+ description: Ensure final cover meets Amazon KDP print specs.
4636
4908
  items:
4637
- - "[ ] Correct trim size & bleed margins applied"
4638
- - "[ ] 300 DPI images"
4639
- - "[ ] CMYK color profile for print PDF"
4640
- - "[ ] Spine text 0.0625" away from edges"
4641
- - "[ ] Barcode zone clear of critical art"
4642
- - "[ ] No transparent layers"
4643
- - "[ ] File size < 40MB PDF"
4644
- - "[ ] Front & back text legible at thumbnail size"
4645
- ...
4909
+
4910
+ - "[ ] Correct trim size & bleed margins applied"
4911
+ - "[ ] 300 DPI images"
4912
+ - "[ ] CMYK color profile for print PDF"
4913
+ - "[ ] Spine text 0.0625" away from edges"
4914
+ - "[ ] Barcode zone clear of critical art"
4915
+ - "[ ] No transparent layers"
4916
+ - "[ ] File size < 40MB PDF"
4917
+ - "[ ] Front & back text legible at thumbnail size"
4918
+ ...
4646
4919
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/kdp-cover-ready-checklist.md ====================
4647
4920
 
4648
4921
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/line-edit-quality-checklist.md ====================
4649
4922
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4923
+
4650
4924
  # 4. Line‑Edit Quality Checklist
4925
+
4651
4926
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4927
+
4652
4928
  ---
4929
+
4653
4930
  checklist:
4654
- id: line-edit-quality-checklist
4655
- name: Line‑Edit Quality Checklist
4656
- description: Copy‑editing pass for clarity, grammar, and style.
4931
+ id: line-edit-quality-checklist
4932
+ name: Line‑Edit Quality Checklist
4933
+ description: Copy‑editing pass for clarity, grammar, and style.
4657
4934
  items:
4658
- - "[ ] Grammar/spelling free of errors"
4659
- - "[ ] Passive voice minimized (target <15%)"
4660
- - "[ ] Repetitious words/phrases trimmed"
4661
- - "[ ] Dialogue punctuation correct"
4662
- - "[ ] Sentences varied in length/rhythm"
4663
- - "[ ] Consistent tense and POV"
4664
- ...
4935
+
4936
+ - "[ ] Grammar/spelling free of errors"
4937
+ - "[ ] Passive voice minimized (target <15%)"
4938
+ - "[ ] Repetitious words/phrases trimmed"
4939
+ - "[ ] Dialogue punctuation correct"
4940
+ - "[ ] Sentences varied in length/rhythm"
4941
+ - "[ ] Consistent tense and POV"
4942
+ ...
4665
4943
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/line-edit-quality-checklist.md ====================
4666
4944
 
4667
4945
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/marketing-copy-checklist.md ====================
4668
4946
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4947
+
4669
4948
  # 13. Marketing Copy Checklist
4949
+
4670
4950
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4951
+
4671
4952
  ---
4953
+
4672
4954
  checklist:
4673
- id: marketing-copy-checklist
4674
- name: Marketing Copy Checklist
4675
- description: Ensure query/blurb/sales page copy is compelling and professional.
4955
+ id: marketing-copy-checklist
4956
+ name: Marketing Copy Checklist
4957
+ description: Ensure query/blurb/sales page copy is compelling and professional.
4676
4958
  items:
4677
- - "[ ] Hook sentence under 35 words"
4678
- - "[ ] Stakes and protagonist named"
4679
- - "[ ] Unique selling point emphasized"
4680
- - "[ ] Clarity on genre and tone"
4681
- - "[ ] Query letter follows standard format"
4682
- - "[ ] Bio & comparable titles included"
4683
- ...
4959
+
4960
+ - "[ ] Hook sentence under 35 words"
4961
+ - "[ ] Stakes and protagonist named"
4962
+ - "[ ] Unique selling point emphasized"
4963
+ - "[ ] Clarity on genre and tone"
4964
+ - "[ ] Query letter follows standard format"
4965
+ - "[ ] Bio & comparable titles included"
4966
+ ...
4684
4967
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/marketing-copy-checklist.md ====================
4685
4968
 
4686
4969
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/mystery-clue-trail-checklist.md ====================
4687
4970
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4971
+
4688
4972
  # 11. Mystery Clue Trail Checklist
4973
+
4689
4974
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4975
+
4690
4976
  ---
4977
+
4691
4978
  checklist:
4692
- id: mystery-clue-trail-checklist
4693
- name: Mystery Clue Trail Checklist
4694
- description: Specialized checklist for mystery novels—ensures fair‑play clues and red herrings.
4979
+ id: mystery-clue-trail-checklist
4980
+ name: Mystery Clue Trail Checklist
4981
+ description: Specialized checklist for mystery novels—ensures fair‑play clues and red herrings.
4695
4982
  items:
4696
- - "[ ] Introduce primary mystery within first two chapters"
4697
- - "[ ] Every clue visible to the reader"
4698
- - "[ ] At least 2 credible red herrings"
4699
- - "[ ] Detective/protagonist has plausible method to discover clues"
4700
- - "[ ] Culprit motive/hiding method explained satisfactorily"
4701
- - "[ ] Climax reveals tie up all threads"
4702
- ...
4983
+
4984
+ - "[ ] Introduce primary mystery within first two chapters"
4985
+ - "[ ] Every clue visible to the reader"
4986
+ - "[ ] At least 2 credible red herrings"
4987
+ - "[ ] Detective/protagonist has plausible method to discover clues"
4988
+ - "[ ] Culprit motive/hiding method explained satisfactorily"
4989
+ - "[ ] Climax reveals tie up all threads"
4990
+ ...
4703
4991
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/mystery-clue-trail-checklist.md ====================
4704
4992
 
4705
4993
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/orbital-mechanics-checklist.md ====================
4706
4994
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4995
+
4707
4996
  # 21. Hard‑Science Orbital Mechanics Checklist
4997
+
4708
4998
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4999
+
4709
5000
  ---
5001
+
4710
5002
  checklist:
4711
- id: orbital-mechanics-checklist
4712
- name: Hard‑Science Orbital Mechanics Checklist
4713
- description: Verify spacecraft trajectories, delta‑v budgets, and orbital timings are scientifically plausible.
5003
+ id: orbital-mechanics-checklist
5004
+ name: Hard‑Science Orbital Mechanics Checklist
5005
+ description: Verify spacecraft trajectories, delta‑v budgets, and orbital timings are scientifically plausible.
4714
5006
  items:
4715
- - "[ ] Gravity assists modeled with correct bodies and dates"
4716
- - "[ ] Delta‑v calculations align with propulsion tech limits"
4717
- - "[ ] Transfer windows and travel times match real ephemeris"
4718
- - "[ ] Orbits obey Kepler’s laws (elliptical periods, periapsis)"
4719
- - "[ ] Communication latency accounted for at given distances"
4720
- - "[ ] Plot accounts for orbital plane changes / inclination costs"
4721
- ...
5007
+
5008
+ - "[ ] Gravity assists modeled with correct bodies and dates"
5009
+ - "[ ] Delta‑v calculations align with propulsion tech limits"
5010
+ - "[ ] Transfer windows and travel times match real ephemeris"
5011
+ - "[ ] Orbits obey Kepler’s laws (elliptical periods, periapsis)"
5012
+ - "[ ] Communication latency accounted for at given distances"
5013
+ - "[ ] Plot accounts for orbital plane changes / inclination costs"
5014
+ ...
4722
5015
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/orbital-mechanics-checklist.md ====================
4723
5016
 
4724
5017
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/plot-structure-checklist.md ====================
4725
5018
  # Plot Structure Checklist
4726
5019
 
4727
5020
  ## Opening
5021
+
4728
5022
  - [ ] Hook engages within first page
4729
5023
  - [ ] Genre/tone established early
4730
5024
  - [ ] World rules clear
@@ -4732,6 +5026,7 @@ items:
4732
5026
  - [ ] Status quo established before disruption
4733
5027
 
4734
5028
  ## Structure Fundamentals
5029
+
4735
5030
  - [ ] Inciting incident by 10-15% mark
4736
5031
  - [ ] Clear story question posed
4737
5032
  - [ ] Stakes established and clear
@@ -4739,19 +5034,23 @@ items:
4739
5034
  - [ ] B-story provides thematic counterpoint
4740
5035
 
4741
5036
  ## Rising Action
5037
+
4742
5038
  - [ ] Complications escalate logically
4743
5039
  - [ ] Try-fail cycles build tension
4744
5040
  - [ ] Subplots weave with main plot
4745
5041
  - [ ] False victories/defeats included
4746
5042
  - [ ] Character growth parallels plot
5043
+
4747
5044
  ## Midpoint
5045
+
4748
5046
  - [ ] Major reversal or revelation
4749
- - [ ] Stakes raised significantly
5047
+ - [ ] Stakes raised significantly
4750
5048
  - [ ] Protagonist approach shifts
4751
5049
  - [ ] Time pressure introduced/increased
4752
5050
  - [ ] Point of no return crossed
4753
5051
 
4754
5052
  ## Crisis Building
5053
+
4755
5054
  - [ ] Bad guys close in (internal/external)
4756
5055
  - [ ] Protagonist plans fail
4757
5056
  - [ ] Allies fall away/betray
@@ -4759,6 +5058,7 @@ items:
4759
5058
  - [ ] Dark night of soul (character lowest)
4760
5059
 
4761
5060
  ## Climax
5061
+
4762
5062
  - [ ] Protagonist must act (no rescue)
4763
5063
  - [ ] Uses lessons learned
4764
5064
  - [ ] Internal/external conflicts merge
@@ -4766,6 +5066,7 @@ items:
4766
5066
  - [ ] Clear win/loss/transformation
4767
5067
 
4768
5068
  ## Resolution
5069
+
4769
5070
  - [ ] New equilibrium established
4770
5071
  - [ ] Loose threads tied
4771
5072
  - [ ] Character growth demonstrated
@@ -4775,206 +5076,266 @@ items:
4775
5076
 
4776
5077
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/publication-readiness-checklist.md ====================
4777
5078
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
5079
+
4778
5080
  # 5. Publication Readiness Checklist
5081
+
4779
5082
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
5083
+
4780
5084
  ---
5085
+
4781
5086
  checklist:
4782
- id: publication-readiness-checklist
4783
- name: Publication Readiness Checklist
4784
- description: Final checks before releasing or submitting the manuscript.
5087
+ id: publication-readiness-checklist
5088
+ name: Publication Readiness Checklist
5089
+ description: Final checks before releasing or submitting the manuscript.
4785
5090
  items:
4786
- - "[ ] Front matter complete (title, author, dedication)"
4787
- - "[ ] Back matter complete (acknowledgments, about author)"
4788
- - "[ ] Table of contents updated (digital)"
4789
- - "[ ] Chapter headings numbered correctly"
4790
- - "[ ] Formatting styles consistent"
4791
- - "[ ] Metadata (ISBN, keywords) embedded"
4792
- ...
5091
+
5092
+ - "[ ] Front matter complete (title, author, dedication)"
5093
+ - "[ ] Back matter complete (acknowledgments, about author)"
5094
+ - "[ ] Table of contents updated (digital)"
5095
+ - "[ ] Chapter headings numbered correctly"
5096
+ - "[ ] Formatting styles consistent"
5097
+ - "[ ] Metadata (ISBN, keywords) embedded"
5098
+ ...
4793
5099
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/publication-readiness-checklist.md ====================
4794
5100
 
4795
5101
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/romance-emotional-beats-checklist.md ====================
4796
5102
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
5103
+
4797
5104
  # 12. Romance Emotional Beats Checklist
5105
+
4798
5106
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
5107
+
4799
5108
  ---
5109
+
4800
5110
  checklist:
4801
- id: romance-emotional-beats-checklist
4802
- name: Romance Emotional Beats Checklist
4803
- description: Track essential emotional beats in romance arcs.
5111
+ id: romance-emotional-beats-checklist
5112
+ name: Romance Emotional Beats Checklist
5113
+ description: Track essential emotional beats in romance arcs.
4804
5114
  items:
4805
- - "[ ] Meet‑cute / inciting attraction"
4806
- - "[ ] Growing intimacy montage"
4807
- - "[ ] Midpoint commitment or confession moment"
4808
- - "[ ] Dark night of the soul / breakup"
4809
- - "[ ] Grand gesture or reconciliation"
4810
- - "[ ] HEA or HFN ending clear"
4811
- ...
5115
+
5116
+ - "[ ] Meet‑cute / inciting attraction"
5117
+ - "[ ] Growing intimacy montage"
5118
+ - "[ ] Midpoint commitment or confession moment"
5119
+ - "[ ] Dark night of the soul / breakup"
5120
+ - "[ ] Grand gesture or reconciliation"
5121
+ - "[ ] HEA or HFN ending clear"
5122
+ ...
4812
5123
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/romance-emotional-beats-checklist.md ====================
4813
5124
 
4814
5125
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/scene-quality-checklist.md ====================
4815
5126
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
5127
+
4816
5128
  # 3. Scene Quality Checklist
5129
+
4817
5130
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
5131
+
4818
5132
  ---
5133
+
4819
5134
  checklist:
4820
- id: scene-quality-checklist
4821
- name: Scene Quality Checklist
4822
- description: Quick QA pass for each scene/chapter to ensure narrative purpose.
5135
+ id: scene-quality-checklist
5136
+ name: Scene Quality Checklist
5137
+ description: Quick QA pass for each scene/chapter to ensure narrative purpose.
4823
5138
  items:
4824
- - "[ ] Clear POV established immediately"
4825
- - "[ ] Scene goal & conflict articulated"
4826
- - "[ ] Stakes apparent to the reader"
4827
- - "[ ] Hook at opening and/or end"
4828
- - "[ ] Logical cause–effect with previous scene"
4829
- - "[ ] Character emotion/reaction present"
4830
- ...
5139
+
5140
+ - "[ ] Clear POV established immediately"
5141
+ - "[ ] Scene goal & conflict articulated"
5142
+ - "[ ] Stakes apparent to the reader"
5143
+ - "[ ] Hook at opening and/or end"
5144
+ - "[ ] Logical cause–effect with previous scene"
5145
+ - "[ ] Character emotion/reaction present"
5146
+ ...
4831
5147
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/scene-quality-checklist.md ====================
4832
5148
 
4833
5149
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/scifi-technology-plausibility-checklist.md ====================
4834
5150
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
5151
+
4835
5152
  # 15. Sci‑Fi Technology Plausibility Checklist
5153
+
4836
5154
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
5155
+
4837
5156
  ---
5157
+
4838
5158
  checklist:
4839
- id: scifi-technology-plausibility-checklist
4840
- name: Sci‑Fi Technology Plausibility Checklist
4841
- description: Ensure advanced technologies feel believable and internally consistent.
5159
+ id: scifi-technology-plausibility-checklist
5160
+ name: Sci‑Fi Technology Plausibility Checklist
5161
+ description: Ensure advanced technologies feel believable and internally consistent.
4842
5162
  items:
4843
- - "[ ] Technology built on clear scientific principles or hand‑waved consistently"
4844
- - "[ ] Limits and costs of tech established"
4845
- - "[ ] Tech capabilities applied consistently to plot"
4846
- - "[ ] No forgotten tech that would solve earlier conflicts"
4847
- - "[ ] Terminology explained or intuitively clear"
4848
- ...
5163
+
5164
+ - "[ ] Technology built on clear scientific principles or hand‑waved consistently"
5165
+ - "[ ] Limits and costs of tech established"
5166
+ - "[ ] Tech capabilities applied consistently to plot"
5167
+ - "[ ] No forgotten tech that would solve earlier conflicts"
5168
+ - "[ ] Terminology explained or intuitively clear"
5169
+ ...
4849
5170
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/scifi-technology-plausibility-checklist.md ====================
4850
5171
 
4851
5172
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/sensitivity-representation-checklist.md ====================
4852
5173
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
5174
+
4853
5175
  # 7. Sensitivity & Representation Checklist
5176
+
4854
5177
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
5178
+
4855
5179
  ---
5180
+
4856
5181
  checklist:
4857
- id: sensitivity-representation-checklist
4858
- name: Sensitivity & Representation Checklist
4859
- description: Ensure respectful, accurate portrayal of marginalized groups and sensitive topics.
5182
+ id: sensitivity-representation-checklist
5183
+ name: Sensitivity & Representation Checklist
5184
+ description: Ensure respectful, accurate portrayal of marginalized groups and sensitive topics.
4860
5185
  items:
4861
- - "[ ] Consulted authentic sources or sensitivity readers for represented groups"
4862
- - "[ ] Avoided harmful stereotypes or caricatures"
4863
- - "[ ] Language and descriptors are respectful and current"
4864
- - "[ ] Traumatic content handled with appropriate weight and trigger warnings"
4865
- - "[ ] Cultural references are accurate and contextualized"
4866
- - "[ ] Own‑voices acknowledgement (if applicable)"
4867
- ...
5186
+
5187
+ - "[ ] Consulted authentic sources or sensitivity readers for represented groups"
5188
+ - "[ ] Avoided harmful stereotypes or caricatures"
5189
+ - "[ ] Language and descriptors are respectful and current"
5190
+ - "[ ] Traumatic content handled with appropriate weight and trigger warnings"
5191
+ - "[ ] Cultural references are accurate and contextualized"
5192
+ - "[ ] Own‑voices acknowledgement (if applicable)"
5193
+ ...
4868
5194
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/sensitivity-representation-checklist.md ====================
4869
5195
 
4870
5196
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/steampunk-gadget-checklist.md ====================
4871
5197
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
5198
+
4872
5199
  # 25. Steampunk Gadget Plausibility Checklist
5200
+
4873
5201
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
5202
+
4874
5203
  ---
5204
+
4875
5205
  checklist:
4876
- id: steampunk-gadget-checklist
4877
- name: Steampunk Gadget Plausibility Checklist
4878
- description: Verify brass‑and‑steam inventions obey pseudo‑Victorian tech logic.
5206
+ id: steampunk-gadget-checklist
5207
+ name: Steampunk Gadget Plausibility Checklist
5208
+ description: Verify brass‑and‑steam inventions obey pseudo‑Victorian tech logic.
4879
5209
  items:
4880
- - "[ ] Power source explained (steam, clockwork, pneumatics)"
4881
- - "[ ] Materials era‑appropriate (brass, wood, iron)"
4882
- - "[ ] Gear ratios or pressure levels plausible for function"
4883
- - "[ ] Airship lift calculated vs envelope size"
4884
- - "[ ] Aesthetic details (rivets, gauges) consistent"
4885
- - "[ ] No modern plastics/electronics unless justified"
4886
- ...
5210
+
5211
+ - "[ ] Power source explained (steam, clockwork, pneumatics)"
5212
+ - "[ ] Materials era‑appropriate (brass, wood, iron)"
5213
+ - "[ ] Gear ratios or pressure levels plausible for function"
5214
+ - "[ ] Airship lift calculated vs envelope size"
5215
+ - "[ ] Aesthetic details (rivets, gauges) consistent"
5216
+ - "[ ] No modern plastics/electronics unless justified"
5217
+ ...
4887
5218
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/steampunk-gadget-checklist.md ====================
4888
5219
 
4889
5220
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/thriller-pacing-stakes-checklist.md ====================
4890
5221
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
5222
+
4891
5223
  # 19. Thriller Pacing & Stakes Checklist
5224
+
4892
5225
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
5226
+
4893
5227
  ---
5228
+
4894
5229
  checklist:
4895
- id: thriller-pacing-stakes-checklist
4896
- name: Thriller Pacing & Stakes Checklist
4897
- description: Keep readers on edge with tight pacing and escalating stakes.
5230
+ id: thriller-pacing-stakes-checklist
5231
+ name: Thriller Pacing & Stakes Checklist
5232
+ description: Keep readers on edge with tight pacing and escalating stakes.
4898
5233
  items:
4899
- - "[ ] Inciting incident by 10% mark"
4900
- - "[ ] Ticking clock or deadline present"
4901
- - "[ ] Complications escalate danger every 3–4 chapters"
4902
- - "[ ] Protagonist setbacks increase tension"
4903
- - "[ ] Twist/reversal at midpoint"
4904
- - "[ ] Final confrontation resolves central threat"
4905
- ...
5234
+
5235
+ - "[ ] Inciting incident by 10% mark"
5236
+ - "[ ] Ticking clock or deadline present"
5237
+ - "[ ] Complications escalate danger every 3–4 chapters"
5238
+ - "[ ] Protagonist setbacks increase tension"
5239
+ - "[ ] Twist/reversal at midpoint"
5240
+ - "[ ] Final confrontation resolves central threat"
5241
+ ...
4906
5242
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/thriller-pacing-stakes-checklist.md ====================
4907
5243
 
4908
5244
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/timeline-continuity-checklist.md ====================
4909
5245
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
5246
+
4910
5247
  # 8. Timeline & Continuity Checklist
5248
+
4911
5249
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
5250
+
4912
5251
  ---
5252
+
4913
5253
  checklist:
4914
- id: timeline-continuity-checklist
4915
- name: Timeline & Continuity Checklist
4916
- description: Verify dates, ages, seasons, and causal events remain consistent.
5254
+ id: timeline-continuity-checklist
5255
+ name: Timeline & Continuity Checklist
5256
+ description: Verify dates, ages, seasons, and causal events remain consistent.
4917
5257
  items:
4918
- - "[ ] Character ages progress logically"
4919
- - "[ ] Seasons/holidays align with passage of time"
4920
- - "[ ] Travel durations match map scale"
4921
- - "[ ] Cause effect order preserved across chapters"
4922
- - "[ ] Flashbacks clearly timestamped and consistent"
4923
- - "[ ] Timeline visual (chronology.md) updated"
4924
- ...
5258
+
5259
+ - "[ ] Character ages progress logically"
5260
+ - "[ ] Seasons/holidays align with passage of time"
5261
+ - "[ ] Travel durations match map scale"
5262
+ - "[ ] Cause effect order preserved across chapters"
5263
+ - "[ ] Flashbacks clearly timestamped and consistent"
5264
+ - "[ ] Timeline visual (chronology.md) updated"
5265
+ ...
4925
5266
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/timeline-continuity-checklist.md ====================
4926
5267
 
4927
5268
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/world-building-continuity-checklist.md ====================
4928
5269
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
5270
+
4929
5271
  # 2. World‑Building Continuity Checklist
5272
+
4930
5273
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
5274
+
4931
5275
  ---
5276
+
4932
5277
  checklist:
4933
- id: world-building-continuity-checklist
4934
- name: World‑Building Continuity Checklist
4935
- description: Ensure geography, cultures, tech/magic rules, and timeline stay coherent.
5278
+ id: world-building-continuity-checklist
5279
+ name: World‑Building Continuity Checklist
5280
+ description: Ensure geography, cultures, tech/magic rules, and timeline stay coherent.
4936
5281
  items:
4937
- - "[ ] Map geography referenced consistently"
4938
- - "[ ] Cultural customs/laws remain uniform"
4939
- - "[ ] Magic/tech limitations not violated"
4940
- - "[ ] Historical dates/events match world‑guide"
4941
- - "[ ] Economics/politics align scene to scene"
4942
- - "[ ] Travel times/distances are plausible"
4943
- ...
5282
+
5283
+ - "[ ] Map geography referenced consistently"
5284
+ - "[ ] Cultural customs/laws remain uniform"
5285
+ - "[ ] Magic/tech limitations not violated"
5286
+ - "[ ] Historical dates/events match world‑guide"
5287
+ - "[ ] Economics/politics align scene to scene"
5288
+ - "[ ] Travel times/distances are plausible"
5289
+ ...
4944
5290
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/world-building-continuity-checklist.md ====================
4945
5291
 
4946
5292
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/ya-appropriateness-checklist.md ====================
4947
5293
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
5294
+
4948
5295
  # 20. YA Appropriateness Checklist
5296
+
4949
5297
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
5298
+
4950
5299
  ---
5300
+
4951
5301
  checklist:
4952
- id: ya-appropriateness-checklist
4953
- name: Young Adult Content Appropriateness Checklist
4954
- description: Ensure themes, language, and content suit YA audience.
5302
+ id: ya-appropriateness-checklist
5303
+ name: Young Adult Content Appropriateness Checklist
5304
+ description: Ensure themes, language, and content suit YA audience.
4955
5305
  items:
4956
- - "[ ] Protagonist age 13–18 and driving action"
4957
- - "[ ] Themes of identity, friendship, coming‑of‑age present"
4958
- - "[ ] Romance handles consent and boundaries responsibly"
4959
- - "[ ] Violence and language within YA market norms"
4960
- - "[ ] No explicit sexual content beyond fade‑to‑black"
4961
- - "[ ] Hopeful or growthoriented ending"
4962
- ...
5306
+
5307
+ - "[ ] Protagonist age 13–18 and driving action"
5308
+ - "[ ] Themes of identity, friendship, coming‑of‑age present"
5309
+ - "[ ] Romance handles consent and boundaries responsibly"
5310
+ - "[ ] Violence and language within YA market norms"
5311
+ - "[ ] No explicit sexual content beyond fadeto‑black"
5312
+ - "[ ] Hopeful or growth‑oriented ending"
5313
+ ...
4963
5314
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/ya-appropriateness-checklist.md ====================
4964
5315
 
4965
5316
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/workflows/book-cover-design-workflow.md ====================
4966
5317
  # Book Cover Design Assets
5318
+
4967
5319
  # ============================================================
5320
+
4968
5321
  # This canvas file contains:
5322
+
4969
5323
  # 1. Agent definition (cover-designer)
5324
+
4970
5325
  # 2. Three tasks
5326
+
4971
5327
  # 3. One template
5328
+
4972
5329
  # 4. One checklist
5330
+
4973
5331
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
4974
5332
 
4975
5333
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
5334
+
4976
5335
  # agents/cover-designer.md
5336
+
4977
5337
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
5338
+
4978
5339
  ```yaml
4979
5340
  agent:
4980
5341
  name: Iris Vega
@@ -5015,81 +5376,103 @@ dependencies:
5015
5376
  ```
5016
5377
 
5017
5378
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
5379
+
5018
5380
  # tasks/generate-cover-brief.md
5381
+
5019
5382
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
5383
+
5020
5384
  ---
5385
+
5021
5386
  task:
5022
- id: generate-cover-brief
5023
- name: Generate Cover Brief
5024
- description: Interactive questionnaire that captures all creative and technical parameters for the cover.
5025
- persona_default: cover-designer
5387
+ id: generate-cover-brief
5388
+ name: Generate Cover Brief
5389
+ description: Interactive questionnaire that captures all creative and technical parameters for the cover.
5390
+ persona_default: cover-designer
5026
5391
  steps:
5027
- - Ask for title, subtitle, author name, series info.
5028
- - Ask for genre, target audience, comparable titles.
5029
- - Ask for trim size (e.g., 6"x9"), page count, paper color.
5030
- - Ask for mood keywords, primary imagery, color palette.
5031
- - Ask what should appear on back cover (blurb, reviews, author bio, ISBN location).
5032
- - Fill cover-design-brief-tmpl with collected info.
5033
- output: cover-brief.md
5034
- ...
5392
+
5393
+ - Ask for title, subtitle, author name, series info.
5394
+ - Ask for genre, target audience, comparable titles.
5395
+ - Ask for trim size (e.g., 6"x9"), page count, paper color.
5396
+ - Ask for mood keywords, primary imagery, color palette.
5397
+ - Ask what should appear on back cover (blurb, reviews, author bio, ISBN location).
5398
+ - Fill cover-design-brief-tmpl with collected info.
5399
+ output: cover-brief.md
5400
+ ...
5035
5401
 
5036
5402
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
5403
+
5037
5404
  # tasks/generate-cover-prompts.md
5405
+
5038
5406
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
5407
+
5039
5408
  ---
5409
+
5040
5410
  task:
5041
- id: generate-cover-prompts
5042
- name: Generate Cover Prompts
5043
- description: Produce AI image generator prompts for front cover artwork plus typography guidance.
5044
- persona_default: cover-designer
5411
+ id: generate-cover-prompts
5412
+ name: Generate Cover Prompts
5413
+ description: Produce AI image generator prompts for front cover artwork plus typography guidance.
5414
+ persona_default: cover-designer
5045
5415
  inputs:
5046
- - cover-brief.md
5047
- steps:
5048
- - Extract mood, genre, imagery from brief.
5049
- - Draft 3‑5 alternative stable diffusion / DALL·E prompts (include style, lens, color keywords).
5050
- - Specify safe negative prompts.
5051
- - Provide font pairing suggestions (Google Fonts) matching genre.
5052
- - Output prompts and typography guidance to cover-prompts.md.
5053
- output: cover-prompts.md
5054
- ...
5416
+
5417
+ - cover-brief.md
5418
+ steps:
5419
+ - Extract mood, genre, imagery from brief.
5420
+ - Draft 3‑5 alternative stable diffusion / DALL·E prompts (include style, lens, color keywords).
5421
+ - Specify safe negative prompts.
5422
+ - Provide font pairing suggestions (Google Fonts) matching genre.
5423
+ - Output prompts and typography guidance to cover-prompts.md.
5424
+ output: cover-prompts.md
5425
+ ...
5055
5426
 
5056
5427
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
5428
+
5057
5429
  # tasks/assemble-kdp-package.md
5430
+
5058
5431
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
5432
+
5059
5433
  ---
5434
+
5060
5435
  task:
5061
- id: assemble-kdp-package
5062
- name: Assemble KDP Cover Package
5063
- description: Compile final instructions, assets list, and compliance checklist for Amazon KDP upload.
5064
- persona_default: cover-designer
5436
+ id: assemble-kdp-package
5437
+ name: Assemble KDP Cover Package
5438
+ description: Compile final instructions, assets list, and compliance checklist for Amazon KDP upload.
5439
+ persona_default: cover-designer
5065
5440
  inputs:
5066
- - cover-brief.md
5067
- - cover-prompts.md
5068
- steps:
5069
- - Calculate full‑wrap cover dimensions (front, spine, back) using trim size & page count.
5070
- - List required bleed and margin values.
5071
- - Provide layout diagram (ASCII or Mermaid) labeling zones.
5072
- - Insert ISBN placeholder or user‑supplied barcode location.
5073
- - Populate back‑cover content sections (blurb, reviews, author bio).
5074
- - Export combined PDF instructions (design-package.md) with link placeholders for final JPEG/PNG.
5075
- - Execute kdp-cover-ready-checklist; flag any unmet items.
5076
- output: design-package.md
5077
- ...
5441
+
5442
+ - cover-brief.md
5443
+ - cover-prompts.md
5444
+ steps:
5445
+ - Calculate full‑wrap cover dimensions (front, spine, back) using trim size & page count.
5446
+ - List required bleed and margin values.
5447
+ - Provide layout diagram (ASCII or Mermaid) labeling zones.
5448
+ - Insert ISBN placeholder or user‑supplied barcode location.
5449
+ - Populate back‑cover content sections (blurb, reviews, author bio).
5450
+ - Export combined PDF instructions (design-package.md) with link placeholders for final JPEG/PNG.
5451
+ - Execute kdp-cover-ready-checklist; flag any unmet items.
5452
+ output: design-package.md
5453
+ ...
5078
5454
 
5079
5455
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
5456
+
5080
5457
  # templates/cover-design-brief-tmpl.yaml
5458
+
5081
5459
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
5460
+
5082
5461
  ---
5462
+
5083
5463
  template:
5084
- id: cover-design-brief-tmpl
5085
- name: Cover Design Brief
5086
- description: Structured form capturing creative + technical details for cover design.
5087
- whenToUse: During generate-cover-brief task.
5088
- exampleOutput: cover-brief.md
5464
+ id: cover-design-brief-tmpl
5465
+ name: Cover Design Brief
5466
+ description: Structured form capturing creative + technical details for cover design.
5467
+ whenToUse: During generate-cover-brief task.
5468
+ exampleOutput: cover-brief.md
5469
+
5089
5470
  ---
5471
+
5090
5472
  # Cover Design Brief – {{title}}
5091
5473
 
5092
5474
  ## Book Metadata
5475
+
5093
5476
  - **Title:** {{title}}
5094
5477
  - **Subtitle:** {{subtitle}}
5095
5478
  - **Author:** {{author}}
@@ -5098,21 +5481,24 @@ template:
5098
5481
  - **Target Audience:** {{audience}}
5099
5482
 
5100
5483
  ## Technical Specs
5101
- | Item | Value |
5102
- |------|-------|
5103
- | Trim Size | {{trim_size}} |
5104
- | Page Count | {{page_count}} |
5105
- | Paper Color | {{paper_color}} |
5106
- | Print Type | {{print_type}} |
5107
- | Matte/Glossy | {{finish}} |
5484
+
5485
+ | Item | Value |
5486
+ | ------------ | --------------- |
5487
+ | Trim Size | {{trim_size}} |
5488
+ | Page Count | {{page_count}} |
5489
+ | Paper Color | {{paper_color}} |
5490
+ | Print Type | {{print_type}} |
5491
+ | Matte/Glossy | {{finish}} |
5108
5492
 
5109
5493
  ## Creative Direction
5494
+
5110
5495
  - **Mood / Tone Keywords:** {{mood_keywords}}
5111
5496
  - **Primary Imagery:** {{imagery}}
5112
5497
  - **Color Palette:** {{colors}}
5113
5498
  - **Font Style Preferences:** {{fonts}}
5114
5499
 
5115
5500
  ## Back Cover Content
5501
+
5116
5502
  - **Blurb:** {{blurb}}
5117
5503
  - **Review Snippets:** {{reviews}}
5118
5504
  - **Author Bio:** {{author_bio}}
@@ -5122,27 +5508,31 @@ template:
5122
5508
  ...
5123
5509
 
5124
5510
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
5511
+
5125
5512
  # checklists/kdp-cover-ready-checklist.md
5513
+
5126
5514
  # ------------------------------------------------------------
5515
+
5127
5516
  ---
5517
+
5128
5518
  checklist:
5129
- id: kdp-cover-ready-checklist
5130
- name: KDP Cover Ready Checklist
5131
- description: Ensure final cover meets Amazon KDP print specs.
5519
+ id: kdp-cover-ready-checklist
5520
+ name: KDP Cover Ready Checklist
5521
+ description: Ensure final cover meets Amazon KDP print specs.
5132
5522
  items:
5133
- - "[ ] Correct trim size & bleed margins applied"
5134
- - "[ ] 300 DPI images"
5135
- - "[ ] CMYK color profile for print PDF"
5136
- - "[ ] Spine text 0.0625" away from edges"
5137
- - "[ ] Barcode zone clear of critical art"
5138
- - "[ ] No transparent layers"
5139
- - "[ ] File size < 40MB PDF"
5140
- - "[ ] Front & back text legible at thumbnail size"
5141
- ...
5523
+
5524
+ - "[ ] Correct trim size & bleed margins applied"
5525
+ - "[ ] 300 DPI images"
5526
+ - "[ ] CMYK color profile for print PDF"
5527
+ - "[ ] Spine text 0.0625" away from edges"
5528
+ - "[ ] Barcode zone clear of critical art"
5529
+ - "[ ] No transparent layers"
5530
+ - "[ ] File size < 40MB PDF"
5531
+ - "[ ] Front & back text legible at thumbnail size"
5532
+ ...
5142
5533
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/workflows/book-cover-design-workflow.md ====================
5143
5534
 
5144
5535
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/workflows/novel-greenfield-workflow.yaml ====================
5145
- ---
5146
5536
  workflow:
5147
5537
  id: novel-greenfield-workflow
5148
5538
  name: Greenfield Novel Workflow
@@ -5198,7 +5588,6 @@ workflow:
5198
5588
  output: critic-review.md
5199
5589
  completion_criteria:
5200
5590
  - critic-review.md exists
5201
- ...
5202
5591
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/workflows/novel-greenfield-workflow.yaml ====================
5203
5592
 
5204
5593
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/workflows/novel-serial-workflow.yaml ====================
@@ -5251,7 +5640,6 @@ workflow:
5251
5640
  completion_criteria:
5252
5641
  - publication-log.md exists
5253
5642
  - critic-review.md exists
5254
- ...
5255
5643
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/workflows/novel-serial-workflow.yaml ====================
5256
5644
 
5257
5645
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/workflows/novel-snowflake-workflow.yaml ====================
@@ -5322,11 +5710,10 @@ workflow:
5322
5710
  output: critic-review.md
5323
5711
  completion_criteria:
5324
5712
  - critic-review.md exists
5325
- ...
5713
+ # end
5326
5714
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/workflows/novel-snowflake-workflow.yaml ====================
5327
5715
 
5328
5716
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/workflows/novel-writing.yaml ====================
5329
- ---
5330
5717
  # workflows/novel-writing.yaml
5331
5718
  name: novel-writing
5332
5719
  title: Novel Writing Workflow
@@ -5420,7 +5807,6 @@ outputs:
5420
5807
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/workflows/novel-writing.yaml ====================
5421
5808
 
5422
5809
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/workflows/screenplay-development.yaml ====================
5423
- ---
5424
5810
  # workflows/screenplay-development.yaml
5425
5811
  name: screenplay-development
5426
5812
  title: Screenplay Development Workflow
@@ -5508,7 +5894,6 @@ outputs:
5508
5894
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/workflows/screenplay-development.yaml ====================
5509
5895
 
5510
5896
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/workflows/series-planning.yaml ====================
5511
- ---
5512
5897
  # workflows/series-planning.yaml
5513
5898
  name: series-planning
5514
5899
  title: Series Planning Workflow
@@ -5589,7 +5974,6 @@ outputs:
5589
5974
  ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/workflows/series-planning.yaml ====================
5590
5975
 
5591
5976
  ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/workflows/short-story-creation.yaml ====================
5592
- ---
5593
5977
  # workflows/short-story-creation.yaml
5594
5978
  name: short-story-creation
5595
5979
  title: Short Story Creation Workflow
@@ -5761,24 +6145,28 @@ BMad Creative Writing transforms you into a "Creative Director" - orchestrating
5761
6145
  ## Templates & Tools
5762
6146
 
5763
6147
  ### Character Development
6148
+
5764
6149
  - Comprehensive character profiles
5765
6150
  - Backstory builders
5766
6151
  - Voice and dialogue patterns
5767
6152
  - Relationship mapping
5768
6153
 
5769
6154
  ### Story Structure
6155
+
5770
6156
  - Three-act outlines
5771
6157
  - Save the Cat beat sheets
5772
6158
  - Hero's Journey mapping
5773
6159
  - Scene-by-scene breakdowns
5774
6160
 
5775
6161
  ### World Building
6162
+
5776
6163
  - Setting documentation
5777
6164
  - Magic/technology systems
5778
6165
  - Cultural development
5779
6166
  - Timeline tracking
5780
6167
 
5781
6168
  ### Publishing Support
6169
+
5782
6170
  - KDP formatting guidelines
5783
6171
  - Cover design briefs
5784
6172
  - Marketing copy templates
@@ -5787,6 +6175,7 @@ BMad Creative Writing transforms you into a "Creative Director" - orchestrating
5787
6175
  ## Genre Support
5788
6176
 
5789
6177
  ### Built-in Genre Checklists
6178
+
5790
6179
  - Fantasy & Sci-Fi
5791
6180
  - Romance & Thriller
5792
6181
  - Mystery & Horror
@@ -5794,6 +6183,7 @@ BMad Creative Writing transforms you into a "Creative Director" - orchestrating
5794
6183
  - Young Adult
5795
6184
 
5796
6185
  Each genre includes:
6186
+
5797
6187
  - Trope management
5798
6188
  - Reader expectations
5799
6189
  - Market positioning
@@ -5802,24 +6192,28 @@ Each genre includes:
5802
6192
  ## Best Practices
5803
6193
 
5804
6194
  ### Character Development
6195
+
5805
6196
  1. Start with internal conflict
5806
6197
  2. Build from wound/lie/want/need
5807
6198
  3. Create unique voice patterns
5808
6199
  4. Track arc progression
5809
6200
 
5810
6201
  ### Plot Construction
6202
+
5811
6203
  1. Begin with clear story question
5812
6204
  2. Escalate stakes progressively
5813
6205
  3. Plant setup/payoff pairs
5814
6206
  4. Balance pacing with character moments
5815
6207
 
5816
6208
  ### World Building
6209
+
5817
6210
  1. Maintain internal consistency
5818
6211
  2. Show through character experience
5819
6212
  3. Build only what serves story
5820
6213
  4. Track all established rules
5821
6214
 
5822
6215
  ### Revision Process
6216
+
5823
6217
  1. Complete draft before major edits
5824
6218
  2. Address structure before prose
5825
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  # Story Structure Patterns
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  ## Three-Act Structure
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  - **Act 1 (25%)**: Setup, inciting incident
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  - **Act 2 (50%)**: Confrontation, complications
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  - **Act 3 (25%)**: Resolution
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  ## Save the Cat Beats
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  1. Opening Image (0-1%)
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  2. Setup (1-10%)
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  3. Theme Stated (5%)
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  13. Break into Three (80%)
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  14. Finale (80-99%)
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  15. Final Image (99-100%)
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  ## Hero's Journey
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  1. Ordinary World
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  2. Call to Adventure
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  3. Refusal of Call
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  12. Return with Elixir
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  ## Seven-Point Structure
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  1. Hook
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  2. Plot Turn 1
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  3. Pinch Point 1
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  7. Resolution
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  ## Freytag's Pyramid
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  1. Exposition
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  2. Rising Action
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  3. Climax
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  5. Denouement
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  ## Kishōtenketsu (Japanese)
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  - **Ki**: Introduction
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  - **Shō**: Development
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  - **Ten**: Twist