# novel-creator

Guides story writing through interactive RPG choices and compiles Markdown chapters into a finished EPUB ebook.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 772 installs · ★ 14
- Author: mave99a
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/mave99a/novel-skill/tree/HEAD/skills/novel-creator/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-01-08
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/novel-creator

## What it does

This skill organizes story writing into five phases. It begins by collecting core parameters like genre, protagonist background, and target chapter length. Next comes an interactive run with 10 to 15 decision points. The user picks options. The assistant tracks items, character relationships, and foreshadowing seeds from each decision.

After the interactive session, the skill creates `task_plan.md` with an outline and chapter targets. It then drafts chapter files containing 4000 to 5500 words each. Packaging the markdown files into an `.epub` requires `python3` to run `scripts/create_epub.py`.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add mave99a/novel-skill --skill novel-creator -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/novel-creator/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/novel-creator/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add mave99a/novel-skill --skill novel-creator -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/novel-creator/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add mave99a/novel-skill --skill novel-creator -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/novel-creator/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install mave99a/novel-skill novel-creator
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/novel-creator/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add mave99a/novel-skill --skill novel-creator -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/mave99a/novel-skill --path skills/novel-creator
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/novel-creator/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add mave99a/novel-skill --skill novel-creator -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/mave99a/novel-skill/tree/HEAD/skills/novel-creator/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- run interactive story branching sessions before writing drafts
- generate a structured chapter plan with a foreshadowing matrix
- write novel chapters in Markdown following scene templates
- convert separate chapter files into a formatted EPUB ebook

## Example prompts
- Write an interactive fantasy story with RPG choices
- Create task_plan.md from my outline and start writing chapter 1
- Convert my markdown chapters into an epub file

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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````text
---
name: novel-creator
description: |
  Interactive novel creation workflow combining RPG-style storytelling with professional EPUB ebook production.
  Use when users want to: (1) Create interactive stories/RPG games with branching choices, (2) Write full novels from story concepts,
  (3) Generate novels with time-travel/fantasy/romance elements, (4) Convert markdown stories to EPUB ebooks,
  (5) Create Chinese web novels with ancient poetry paired with modern lyrics, (6) Write light novels or serialized fiction.
  Triggers: "write a novel", "create a story", "interactive fiction", "RPG story", "make an ebook", "穿越小说", "写小说", "创作故事", "制作电子书"
---

# Novel Creator

Transform story ideas into complete novels with EPUB output through an interactive RPG-style workflow.

## Workflow

```
[Story Concept] → [Interactive RPG] → [Writing Plan] → [Chapters] → [EPUB]
     Phase 1           Phase 2           Phase 3        Phase 4     Phase 5
```

## Phase 1: Story Setup

Use `AskUserQuestion` tool to gather:

| Element | Options | Default |
|---------|---------|---------|
| Genre | 穿越/Fantasy/Romance/Mystery | 穿越 |
| Setting | Ancient palace/Modern/Fantasy world | Palace |
| Protagonist | Name, background, abilities | - |
| Goal | What to achieve | Survive and thrive |
| Length | Chapters × words | 10 × 5000 |

Load character personas from `references/personas.md` based on setting.

## Phase 2: Interactive RPG

Run 10-15 decision points where user makes choices via `AskUserQuestion`:

```
[Vivid scene description]
↓
AskUserQuestion with 3-4 meaningful choices
↓
[Consequence + next scene]
```

**Required elements to weave in:**
- **Tech/Knowledge**: Modern knowledge as "magic" (phone→照妖镜, chemistry→炼丹)
- **Fantasy**: Special abilities (灵觉), artifacts (蓄雷珠), prophecies
- **Romance**: First meeting → mutual help → feelings → confession

**Track throughout:**
- Key plot points and decisions
- Relationship development stages
- Items and abilities acquired
- Foreshadowing seeds planted

## Phase 3: Writing Plan

Create `task_plan.md` with:

```markdown
# Writing Plan: [Title]

## Characters
| Name | Role | Traits | Arc |
|------|------|--------|-----|

## Foreshadowing Matrix
| Element | Ch.1 Hint | Development | Payoff |
|---------|-----------|-------------|--------|
| Tech | [seed] | Ch.4 [use] | Ch.9 [climax] |
| Fantasy | [seed] | Ch.6 [reveal] | Ch.9 [power] |
| Romance | [meeting] | Ch.5 [feelings] | Ch.10 [love] |

## Poetry Pairings (Chinese novels)
| Ch | Ancient Poetry | Modern Lyrics | Theme |
|----|----------------|---------------|-------|
See references/poetry_pairs.md for suggestions.

## Chapter Outline
- [ ] Ch.1: [title] - [key scenes, ~5000 words]
...

## Progress
| Ch | Status | Words |
|----|--------|-------|
```

## Phase 4: Chapter Writing

Write each chapter (~4000-5500 words) following this structure:

```markdown
# 第X章：[押韵标题]

> *[Ancient poetry quote]*
> *——[Author]《[Title]》*

---

## 一
[Scene 1: Setting + action]

## 二
[Scene 2: Dialogue + conflict]

## 三
[Scene 3: Resolution + hook]

---

（第X章完）

---

> *"[Modern lyrics quote]"*
> *——《[Song]》*
```

**Writing checklist:**
````
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