writer-memory

Writer Memory - Agentic Memory System for Writers

Persistent memory system designed for creative writers, with first-class support for Korean storytelling workflows.

Overview

Writer Memory maintains context across Codex sessions for fiction writers. It tracks:

Characters (Korean term: 캐릭터): Emotional arcs (Korean term: 감정궤도), attitudes (Korean term: 태도), dialogue tone (Korean term: 대사톤), speech levels
World (Korean term: 세계관): Settings, rules, atmosphere, constraints
Relationships (Korean term: 관계): Character dynamics and evolution over time
Scenes (Korean term: 장면): Cut composition (Korean term: 컷구성), narration tone, emotional tags
Themes (Korean term: 테마): Emotional themes (Korean term: 정서테마), authorial intent

All data persists in .writer-memory/memory.json for git-friendly collaboration.

Commands

Command	Action
`/writer-memory init <project-name>`	Initialize new project memory
`/writer-memory status`	Show memory overview (character count, scene count, etc)
`/writer-memory char add <name>`	Add new character
`/writer-memory char <name>`	View character details
`/writer-memory char update <name> <field> <value>`	Update character field
`/writer-memory char list`	List all characters
`/writer-memory rel add <char1> <char2> <type>`	Add relationship
`/writer-memory rel <char1> <char2>`	View relationship
`/writer-memory rel update <char1> <char2> <event>`	Add relationship event
`/writer-memory scene add <title>`	Add new scene
`/writer-memory scene <id>`	View scene details
`/writer-memory scene list`	List all scenes
`/writer-memory theme add <name>`	Add theme
`/writer-memory world set <field> <value>`	Set world attribute
`/writer-memory query <question>`	Query memory naturally (Korean supported)
`/writer-memory validate <character> <dialogue>`	Check if dialogue matches character tone
`/writer-memory synopsis`	Generate emotion-focused synopsis
`/writer-memory export`	Export full memory as readable markdown
`/writer-memory backup`	Create manual backup

Memory Types

Character Memory (캐릭터 메모리)

Tracks individual character attributes essential for consistent portrayal:

Field	Korean	Description
`arc`	Emotional arc	Emotional journey (e.g., "resignation -> awareness of desire -> choice")
`attitude`	Attitude	Current disposition toward life/others
`tone`	Dialogue tone	Dialogue style (e.g., "plain", "blunt", "evasive")
`speechLevel`	Speech level	Formality: casual speech, polite speech, haeche, mixed
`keywords`	Key words	Characteristic words/phrases they use
`taboo`	Taboo words	Words/phrases they would never say
`emotional_baseline`	Emotional baseline	Default emotional state
`triggers`	Trigger	What provokes emotional reactions

Example:

/writer-memory char add 새랑
/writer-memory char update 새랑 arc "체념 -> 욕망자각 -> 선택"
/writer-memory char update 새랑 tone "담백, 현재충실, 감정억제"
/writer-memory char update 새랑 speechLevel "해체"
/writer-memory char update 새랑 keywords "그냥, 뭐, 괜찮아"
/writer-memory char update 새랑 taboo "사랑해, 보고싶어"

World Memory (세계관 메모리)

Establishes the universe your story inhabits:

Field	Korean	Description
`setting`	Background	Time, place, social context
`rules`	Rules	How the world operates (magic systems, social norms)
`atmosphere`	Atmosphere	Overall mood and tone
`constraints`	Constraints	What cannot happen in this world
`history`	History	Relevant backstory

Relationship Memory (관계 메모리)

Captures the dynamic between characters over time:

Field	Description
`type`	Base relationship: romantic, familial, friendship, rivalry, professional
`status`	Current state: budding, stable, strained, broken, healing
`power_dynamic`	Who has the upper hand, if any
`events`	Timeline of relationship-changing moments
`tension`	Current unresolved conflicts
`intimacy_level`	Emotional closeness (1-10)

Example:

/writer-memory rel add 새랑 해랑 romantic
/writer-memory rel update 새랑 해랑 "첫 키스 - 새랑 회피"
/writer-memory rel update 새랑 해랑 "해랑 고백 거절당함"
/writer-memory rel update 새랑 해랑 "새랑 먼저 손 잡음"

Scene Memory (장면 메모리)

Tracks individual scenes and their emotional architecture:

Field	Korean	Description
`title`	Title	Scene identifier
`characters`	Characters	Who appears
`location`	Location	Where it happens
`cuts`	Cut composition	Shot-by-shot breakdown
`narration_tone`	Narration tone	Narrative voice style
`emotional_tag`	Emotional tags	Primary emotions (e.g., "excitement+anxiety")
`purpose`	Purpose	Why this scene exists in the story
`before_after`	Before and after change	What changes for characters

Theme Memory (테마 메모리)

Captures the deeper meaning woven through your story:

Field	Korean	Description
`name`	Name	Theme identifier
`expression`	Expression method	How this theme manifests
`scenes`	Related scenes	Scenes that embody this theme
`character_links`	Character connections	Which characters carry this theme
`author_intent`	Authorial intent	What you want readers to feel

Synopsis Generation (Korean term: 시놉시스)

The /synopsis command generates an emotion-focused summary using 5 essential elements:

Five Essential Synopsis Elements (Korean phrase: 시놉시스 5요소)

Protagonist attitude summary (Protagonist Attitude Summary)
- How the protagonist approaches life/love/conflict
- Their core emotional stance
- Example: "Saerang is someone who gives up first to prevent loss"
Core relationship structure (Core Relationship Structure)
- The central dynamic driving the story
- Power imbalances and tensions
- Example: "The imbalance between the loved and the lover"
Emotional theme (Emotional Theme)
- The feeling the story evokes
- Not plot, but emotional truth
- Example: "The anxiety of not being able to trust the happiness in one's hands"
Genre vs. actual emotion contrast (Genre vs Real Emotion Contrast)
- Surface genre expectations vs. actual emotional content
- Example: "It is a romance, but its essence is a narrative of self-acceptance"
Ending emotional afterglow (Ending Emotional Aftertaste)
- The lingering feeling after the story ends
- Example: "Bittersweet relief, the lingering resonance of an incomplete happy ending"

Character Validation (Korean phrase: 캐릭터 검증)

The /validate command checks if dialogue matches a character's established voice.

What Gets Checked

Check	Description
Speech Level	Does formality match? (casual speech/polite speech/haeche)
Tone Match	Does the emotional register fit?
Keyword Usage	Uses characteristic words?
Taboo Violation	Uses forbidden words?
Emotional Range	Within character's baseline?
Context Fit	Appropriate for relationship and scene?

Validation Results

PASS: Dialogue is consistent with character
WARN: Minor inconsistencies, may be intentional
FAIL: Significant deviation from established voice

Example:

/writer-memory validate 새랑 "사랑해, 해랑아. 너무 보고싶었어."

Output:

[FAIL] 새랑 validation failed:
- TABOO: "사랑해" - character avoids direct declarations
- TABOO: "보고싶었어" - character suppresses longing expressions
- TONE: Too emotionally direct for 새랑's 담백 style

Suggested alternatives:
- "...왔네." (minimal acknowledgment)
- "늦었다." (deflection to external fact)
- "밥 먹었어?" (care expressed through practical concern)

Context Query (Korean phrase: 맥락 질의)

Natural language queries against memory, with full Korean support.

Example Queries

/writer-memory query "새랑은 이 상황에서 뭐라고 할까?"
/writer-memory query "규리의 현재 감정 상태는?"
/writer-memory query "해랑과 새랑의 관계는 어디까지 왔나?"
/writer-memory query "이 장면의 정서적 분위기는?"
/writer-memory query "새랑이 먼저 연락하는 게 맞아?"
/writer-memory query "해랑이 화났을 때 말투는?"

The system synthesizes answers from all relevant memory types.

Behavior

On Init: Creates .writer-memory/memory.json with project metadata and empty collections
Auto-Backup: Changes are backed up before modification to .writer-memory/backups/
Korean-First: Emotion vocabulary uses Korean terms throughout
Session Loading: Memory is loaded on session start for immediate context
Git-Friendly: JSON formatted for clean diffs and collaboration

Integration

With OMX Notepad System

Writer Memory integrates with .omx/notepad.md:

Scene ideas can be captured as notes
Character insights from analysis sessions are preserved
Cross-reference between notepad and memory

With Architect Agent

For complex character analysis:

spawn_sub_agent(subagent_type="oh-my-codex:architect",
     model="opus",
     prompt="Analyze 새랑's arc across all scenes...")

Character Validation Pipeline

Validation pulls context from:

Character memory (tone, keywords, taboo)
Relationship memory (dynamics with dialogue partner)
Scene memory (current emotional context)
Theme memory (authorial intent)

Synopsis Builder

Synopsis generation aggregates:

All character arcs
Key relationship events
Scene emotional tags
Theme expressions

Examples

Full Workflow

# Initialize project
/writer-memory init 봄의 끝자락

# Add characters
/writer-memory char add 새랑
/writer-memory char update 새랑 arc "체념 -> 욕망자각 -> 선택"
/writer-memory char update 새랑 tone "담백, 현재충실"
/writer-memory char update 새랑 speechLevel "해체"

/writer-memory char add 해랑
/writer-memory char update 해랑 arc "확신 -> 동요 -> 기다림"
/writer-memory char update 해랑 tone "직진, 솔직"
/writer-memory char update 해랑 speechLevel "반말"

# Establish relationship
/writer-memory rel add 새랑 해랑 romantic
/writer-memory rel update 새랑 해랑 "첫 만남 - 해랑 일방적 호감"
/writer-memory rel update 새랑 해랑 "새랑 거절"
/writer-memory rel update 새랑 해랑 "재회 - 새랑 내적 동요"

# Set world
/writer-memory world set setting "서울, 현대, 20대 후반 직장인"
/writer-memory world set atmosphere "도시의 건조함 속 미묘한 온기"

# Add themes
/writer-memory theme add "포기하지 않는 사랑"
/writer-memory theme add "자기 보호의 벽"

# Add scene
/writer-memory scene add "옥상 재회"

# Query for writing
/writer-memory query "새랑은 이별 장면에서 어떤 톤으로 말할까?"

# Validate dialogue
/writer-memory validate 새랑 "해랑아, 그만하자."

# Generate synopsis
/writer-memory synopsis

# Export for reference
/writer-memory export

Quick Character Check

/writer-memory char 새랑

Output:

## 새랑

**Arc (감정궤도):** 체념 -> 욕망자각 -> 선택
**Attitude (태도):** 방어적, 현실주의
**Tone (대사톤):** 담백, 현재충실
**Speech Level (말투):** 해체
**Keywords (핵심어):** 그냥, 뭐, 괜찮아
**Taboo (금기어):** 사랑해, 보고싶어

**Relationships:**
- 해랑: romantic (intimacy: 6/10, status: healing)

**Scenes Appeared:** 옥상 재회, 카페 대화, 마지막 선택

Storage Schema

{
  "version": "1.0",
  "project": {
    "name": "봄의 끝자락",
    "genre": "로맨스",
    "created": "2024-01-15T09:00:00Z",
    "lastModified": "2024-01-20T14:30:00Z"
  },
  "characters": {
    "새랑": {
      "arc": "체념 -> 욕망자각 -> 선택",
      "attitude": "방어적, 현실주의",
      "tone": "담백, 현재충실",
      "speechLevel": "해체",
      "keywords": ["그냥", "뭐", "괜찮아"],
      "taboo": ["사랑해", "보고싶어"],
      "emotional_baseline": "평온한 무관심",
      "triggers": ["과거 언급", "미래 약속"]
    }
  },
  "world": {
    "setting": "서울, 현대, 20대 후반 직장인",
    "rules": [],
    "atmosphere": "도시의 건조함 속 미묘한 온기",
    "constraints": [],
    "history": ""
  },
  "relationships": [
    {
      "id": "rel_001",
      "from": "새랑",
      "to": "해랑",
      "type": "romantic",
      "dynamic": "해랑 주도 → 균형",
      "speechLevel": "반말",
      "evolution": [
        { "timestamp": "...", "change": "첫 만남 - 해랑 일방적 호감", "catalyst": "우연한 만남" },
        { "timestamp": "...", "change": "새랑 거절", "catalyst": "과거 트라우마" },
        { "timestamp": "...", "change": "재회 - 새랑 내적 동요", "catalyst": "옥상에서 재회" }
      ],
      "notes": "새랑의 불신 vs 해랑의 기다림",
      "created": "..."
    }
  ],
  "scenes": [
    {
      "id": "scene-001",
      "title": "옥상 재회",
      "characters": ["새랑", "해랑"],
      "location": "회사 옥상",
      "cuts": ["해랑 먼저 발견", "새랑 굳은 표정", "침묵", "해랑 먼저 말 걸기"],
      "narration_tone": "건조체",
      "emotional_tag": "긴장+그리움",
      "purpose": "재회의 어색함과 남은 감정 암시",
      "before_after": "새랑: 무관심 -> 동요"
    }
  ],
  "themes": [
    {
      "name": "포기하지 않는 사랑",
      "expression": "해랑의 일관된 태도",
      "scenes": ["옥상 재회", "마지막 고백"],
      "character_links": ["해랑"],
      "author_intent": "집착이 아닌 믿음의 사랑"
    }
  ],
  "synopsis": {
    "protagonist_attitude": "새랑은 상실을 예방하기 위해 먼저 포기하는 사람",
    "relationship_structure": "기다리는 자와 도망치는 자의 줄다리기",
    "emotional_theme": "사랑받을 자격에 대한 의심",
    "genre_contrast": "로맨스지만 본질은 자기수용 서사",
    "ending_aftertaste": "불완전하지만 따뜻한 선택의 여운"
  }
}

File Structure

.writer-memory/
├── memory.json          # Main memory file
├── backups/             # Auto-backups before changes
│   ├── memory-2024-01-15-090000.json
│   └── memory-2024-01-20-143000.json
└── exports/             # Markdown exports
    └── export-2024-01-20.md

Tips for Writers

Start with Characters: Build character memories before scenes
Update Relationships After Key Scenes: Track evolution actively
Use Validation While Writing: Catch voice inconsistencies early
Query Before Difficult Scenes: Let the system remind you of context
Regular Synopsis: Generate periodically to check thematic coherence
Backup Before Major Changes: Use /backup before significant story pivots

Troubleshooting

Memory not loading?

Check .writer-memory/memory.json exists
Verify JSON syntax is valid
Run /writer-memory status to diagnose

Validation too strict?

Review taboo list for unintended entries
Consider if character is growing (arc progression)
Intentional breaks from pattern are valid for dramatic moments

Query not finding context?

Ensure relevant data is in memory
Try more specific queries
Check character names match exactly

About this skill

Overview

Commands

Memory Types

Character Memory (캐릭터 메모리)

World Memory (세계관 메모리)

Relationship Memory (관계 메모리)

Scene Memory (장면 메모리)

Theme Memory (테마 메모리)

Synopsis Generation (Korean term: 시놉시스)

Five Essential Synopsis Elements (Korean phrase: 시놉시스 5요소)

Character Validation (Korean phrase: 캐릭터 검증)

What Gets Checked

Validation Results

Context Query (Korean phrase: 맥락 질의)

Example Queries

Behavior

Integration

With OMX Notepad System

With Architect Agent

Character Validation Pipeline

Synopsis Builder

Examples

Full Workflow

Quick Character Check

Storage Schema

File Structure

Tips for Writers

Troubleshooting