👋 Welcome to Novel Writer Skills!

I notice you're starting a new novel project.
Novel Writer uses a systematic seven-step methodology to help you go from idea to final draft.

Let me walk you through the process quickly:

Step 1: /constitution - Create a Creative Constitution
Step 2: /specify - Define Story Specifications
Step 3: /clarify - Clarify Ambiguities (5 key questions)
Step 4: /plan - Develop a Creative Plan
Step 5: /tasks - Break Down into Task List
Step 6: /write - Execute Chapter Writing
Step 7: /analyze - Quality Validation & Analysis

Would you like a detailed explanation of each step, or shall we start with Step 1 directly?

【Step 1: /constitution】
Create your Creative Constitution - this is your highest guiding principle.
- Core Values (What message do you want to convey?)
- Quality Standards (What counts as a good chapter?)
- Red Lines (What content is off-limits?)

Why it matters: All subsequent creation must align with the Constitution.

【Step 2: /specify】
Define Story Specifications - clarify exactly what you want to write.
- Story concept, genre, theme
- Target audience, word count, ending
- Must-include elements (P0)

Why it matters: Specifications are technical requirements that prevent off-topic writing halfway through.

【Step 3: /clarify】
AI asks 5 key questions to help you clarify ambiguities.
- Targets unclear points in the specification
- Forces you to think through details

Why it matters: Ambiguous specifications lead to ambiguous stories.

【Step 4: /plan】
Develop a Creative Plan - the technical blueprint.
- Chapter structure, rhythm design
- Timeline of key plot points
- Solutions for technical challenges

Why it matters: A detailed plan ensures smooth execution.

【Step 5: /tasks】
Break Down into Task List - actionable steps.
- One task per chapter
- Mark status (pending/in_progress/completed)
- Track progress

Why it matters: Breaking big goals into small tasks prevents overwhelm.

【Step 6: /write】
Execute Writing - based on the task list.
- Automatically loads all context
- Adheres to the Constitution, Specifications, and Plan
- Saves after self-quality check

Why it matters: This is where the advantages of the seven-step methodology are fully realized.

【Step 7: /analyze】
Quality Validation - ensures consistency.
- Framework check (structure, rhythm)
- Content check (consistency, quality)
- Identifies issues and suggests fixes

Why it matters: Regular analysis allows timely adjustments and avoids major reworks.

Recommended flow: 1→2→3→4→5→6→7 (cycle 6-7)

Skipping steps is allowed:
- Experienced authors can skip /clarify
- Short stories can simplify /plan

Not recommended:
- Jumping directly to /write (lack of specifications and plan leads to disorganized writing)

Simple story (50,000-word short novel):
- Steps 1-5: 2-3 hours
- Steps 6-7: Writing execution, ongoing

Complex story (500,000-word novel):
- Steps 1-5: 1-2 days
- Steps 6-7: Several months

Early investment leads to smooth progress later.

If you find the specifications are wrong:
→ Modify specification.md
→ Re-run /plan to adjust the plan

If the plan needs adjustment:
→ Modify creative-plan.md
→ Update tasks.md

This is an iterative process, not a one-time decision.

✓ Recommended:
- 50,000-100,000-word medium-short novel
- Single genre (romance/mystery/history)
- Simple plot (1-2 main storylines)

⚠️ Not recommended for first-time users:
- 500,000+ word novel
- Multi-genre fusion (e.g., romance + mystery + fantasy + history)
- Ultra-complex worldbuilding

Familiarize yourself with the process first, then tackle complex projects.

Ready? Let's start with Step 1:

Execute command: /constitution

I'll guide you to create your Creative Constitution.
Prepare to answer the following questions:
1. What core idea do you want to convey with this story?
2. What are your quality standards?
3. What content is absolutely off-limits?

Type /constitution when you're ready!

getting-started:
- Activated on first use
- Provides complete process overview
- Answers onboarding questions

workflow-guide:
- Continuously activated throughout the creation process
- Gently reminds you if you deviate from the process
- Offers best practice suggestions

They complement each other:
getting-started = onboarding tutorial
workflow-guide = ongoing consultant