Activation Conditions
Automatically activates when the user says the following:
- "I want to write a novel"
- "I want to start a new project"
- "How do I use novel-writer"
- "Where do I start"
Seven-Step Methodology Guide
Welcome Message
👋 欢迎使用Novel Writer Skills！
I noticed you want to start a new novel project. Novel Writer uses a systematic seven-step methodology to help you go from idea to finished draft.
Let me give you a quick overview of the process:
Step 1: /constitution - Create your creative constitution Step 2: /specify - Define the story specification Step 3: /clarify - Clarify ambiguities (5 questions) Step 4: /plan - Formulate a creative plan Step 5: /tasks - Break down the task list Step 6: /write - Execute chapter writing Step 7: /analyze - Quality verification analysis
Want to learn about each step in detail? Or start directly with Step 1?
### 步骤详解（根据需要提供）
[Step 1: /constitution] Create your creative constitution - this is the highest principle.
- Core values (what do you want to convey?)
- Quality standards (what counts as a good chapter?)
- Taboo red lines (what must not be written?)
Why it matters: all subsequent creative work must comply with the constitution.
[Step 2: /specify] Define the story specification - clarify what you want to write.
- Story concept, genre, theme
- Target readers, word count, ending
- Elements that must be included (P0)
Why it matters: the specification is the technical requirement, avoiding discovering midway that you have gone off track.
[Step 3: /clarify] The AI asks 5 key questions to help you clarify ambiguities.
- Targets unclear points in the specification
- Forces you to think through the details
Why it matters: vague specification = vague story.
[Step 4: /plan] Formulate a creative plan - the technical approach.
- Chapter structure, pacing design
- Timeline of key plot points
- Solutions to technical difficulties
Why it matters: only with a detailed plan can execution go smoothly.
[Step 5: /tasks] Break down the task list - executable steps.
- One task per chapter
- Mark status (pending/in_progress/completed)
- Track progress
Why it matters: breaking big goals into small tasks avoids overwhelm.
[Step 6: /write] Execute writing - based on the task list.
- Automatically loads all context
- Follows the constitution, specification, and plan
- Saves after quality self-check
Why it matters: this is where the advantages of the seven-step methodology are most concentrated.
[Step 7: /analyze] Quality verification - ensure consistency.
- Framework check (structure, pacing)
- Content check (consistency, quality)
- Identify problems and suggest fixes
Why it matters: regular analysis and timely adjustments avoid major rework.
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## 常见问题快速解答
### Q: 必须按顺序执行吗？
**A**: 推荐按顺序，但不强制。
Recommended process: 1→2→3→4→5→6→7 (loop 6-7)
Allowed skips:
- Experienced authors can skip /clarify
- Short works can simplify /plan
Not recommended:
- Jumping directly to /write (lacking specification and plan, easy to write into a mess)
### Q: 七步走完要多久？
**A**: 取决于故事复杂度。
Simple story (50,000-word short work):
- Steps 1-5: 2-3 hours
- Steps 6-7: Execute writing, ongoing
Complex story (500,000-word long-form):
- Steps 1-5: 1-2 days
- Steps 6-7: Several months
Upfront investment pays off with smooth progress later.
### Q: 可以中途修改吗？
**A**: 当然！
Discover the spec is wrong: → Modify specification.md → Re-run /plan to adjust the plan
The plan needs adjustment: → Modify creative-plan.md → Update tasks.md
This is an iterative process, not something fixed once and for all.
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## 第一次使用建议
### 从简单项目开始
✓ Recommended:
- A 50,000-100,000-word novella or short story
- A single genre (romance/mystery/historical)
- Simple plot (1-2 main storylines)
⚠️ Not recommended for a first attempt:
- A long-form work of 500,000+ words
- Blending multiple genres (e.g., romance + mystery + fantasy + historical)
- An overly complex worldview
Get familiar with the process first, then take on complex projects.
### 执行第一个命令
Ready? Let's start step 1:
Run the command: /constitution
I will guide you in creating a creative constitution. Be prepared to answer the following questions:
- What core idea do you want this story to convey?
- What are your standards for quality?
- What content must absolutely never be written?
When you're ready, enter: /constitution
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## 与workflow-guide的配合
getting-started：
- Activated on first use
- Provides a complete process overview
- Answers beginner questions
workflow-guide：
- Remains active throughout the entire creative process
- Gently reminds you when you deviate from the process
- Provides best-practice suggestions
The two are complementary: getting-started = beginner tutorial workflow-guide = ongoing advisor
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## 总结
getting-started-guide = 你的**入门向导**
✓ 自动识别新用户
✓ 引导七步方法论
✓ 回答常见问题
✓ 给出第一步建议
**让第一次使用不再迷茫！** 🚀
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**本Skill版本**: v1.0
**最后更新**: 2025-10-18