# story-writer

Writes Instagram and Facebook Story sequences using the FRAME method. Drafts frame copy and interactive sticker placements.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 653 installs · ★ 199
- Author: social-media-skills
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/social-media-skills/skills/tree/HEAD/skills/story-writer/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-15
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/story-writer

## What it does

The skill structures 3–5 frame Story arcs in 9:16 format with a 1080×1420 safe zone. Each screen delivers one clear beat. The first frame hooks viewers without audio. It consults `brand-profile` and `voice-builder` beforehand to match brand voice.

Base media files route to `WoopSocial` for scheduling. Third-party APIs cannot attach native stickers like polls or quizzes. You must place them manually inside the mobile app. The agent drafts DM replies without sending them automatically.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add social-media-skills/skills --skill story-writer -a claude-code
```

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

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add social-media-skills/skills --skill story-writer -a codex
```

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

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add social-media-skills/skills --skill story-writer -a cursor
```

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

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install social-media-skills/skills story-writer
```

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

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add social-media-skills/skills --skill story-writer -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/social-media-skills/skills --path skills/story-writer
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

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

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add social-media-skills/skills --skill story-writer -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/social-media-skills/skills/tree/HEAD/skills/story-writer/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- draft a 3–5 frame Story sequence within the 1080×1420 safe zone
- write copy for native polls and question stickers
- turn an existing feed post into a Story series
- prepare manual DM response drafts for viewers replying to Stories

## Example prompts
- Draft a 4-frame Instagram Story sequence about our launch with a poll on frame three.
- Turn our latest announcement post into a Close Friends Story series.
- Create a behind-the-scenes Story arc using the FRAME framework with a link sticker.

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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---
name: story-writer
description: >-
  Writes Instagram/Facebook Stories as a content type. Use when someone wants "a Story" / "Stories,"
  "an IG/FB Story sequence," "Story ideas," interactive sticker content (polls, quizzes, question
  boxes, countdowns, link stickers), a Close Friends drop, a behind-the-scenes or daily-update
  sequence, or to turn a post into Stories. Stories are the relationship-deepening surface (not reach) — optimise for completion +
  interaction. Uses the FRAME framework. Reads brand-profile + voice-builder first. The agent drafts
  frames + sticker copy; WoopSocial schedules/publishes base frames (IG+FB); interactive stickers and
  DM replies are handled natively in-app by a human; metrics come from native Insights; nothing is
  fabricated. Distinct from reels-script (reach video) and carousel-writer (Feed swipe).
version: 1.0.0
---

# story-writer

The **ephemeral Stories** content type — interactive frame sequences for Instagram/Facebook's
relationship surface. The agent drafts the frames + sticker copy; a human adds native interactive
elements and replies in DMs; **scheduling-and-queue → WoopSocial** publishes the base frames.

## The POV: relationship engine, not reach
Instagram is explicit — **Stories aren't a discovery/reach surface; they deepen the relationship** with
your *existing* followers (and those relationship signals lift your Feed/Reels for them). So optimise
for **completion + interaction (sticker taps, replies, link taps)**, never impressions. Reach goals →
**reels-script**.

## Read these first
1. **brand-profile** — look, palette, non-negotiables (frames must be on-brand).
2. **voice-builder** — so frame copy sounds like the brand.

## The framework: FRAME
(Depth: `references/the-frame-framework.md`.)
- **F — First frame earns the tap-through:** sound-off hook stating the problem/outcome (most exits
  happen here); 9:16, safe zone, text sparingly.
- **R — Rhythm: one beat per frame:** a 3–5 frame arc (or multi-day mini-series), each a distinct
  takeaway; keep each beat short (~15s) even though a segment can run to 60s.
- **A — Activate with a sticker:** poll/quiz/question/slider/countdown — the single most effective
  Stories tool; turns watchers into tappers (+ free audience research).
- **M — Move to one action:** **one goal per sequence**; link sticker + **"Tap here"** overlay / reply
  prompt / profile visit. Don't ask three things.
- **E — Evergreen + engage:** **Highlight** proven sequences; **DM every reply** personally; read
  completion/exits/taps natively to learn.

## Specs + cadence (verify-quarterly)
9:16 (1080×1920), key content in the **safe zone (1080×1420)**, **sound-off legible**; video segments
run up to **60s** (photos show ~5s) — keep beats ~15s. Post **daily, ~3–7 frames**; mix ~**70% value /
20% BTS / 10% promo**; use **Close Friends** for insider/VIP drops. Sticker/sequence playbook:
`references/sequence-and-sticker-recipes.md`; full reality: `references/stories-2026-reality.md`.

## Honest scope (never violate)
- **Frames vs native stickers:** WoopSocial publishes the **base frames** (IG+FB); **interactive
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