novel-architect

Novel Architect is a comprehensive skill designed for literary fiction writers who want to transform vague story ideas into fully structured novel projects. Unlike tools that jump straight into plotting, this skill prioritizes emotional truth and authorial voice through a patient, reflective interview process. It works conversationally first, proposing content section-by-section and waiting for approval before moving forward, ensuring the writer's vision remains intact throughout the scaffolding process.

The skill creates a complete novel directory structure with foundation files including braindump documents for emotional core, genre definitions, style guides, character sheets in rich Markdown tables, worldbuilding documentation, conflict maps, synopsis, timeline, and detailed chapter-by-chapter outlines. It generates all supporting materials needed for a novel project, from research folders to asset directories for visual references. The system can also draft all chapters either sequentially or in parallel using background tasks for efficiency.

Ideal for novelists at any stage—whether starting from scratch with a single story idea or organizing existing concepts into a coherent structure. Writers who value thoughtful planning, those working on literary fiction, and authors who want comprehensive project scaffolding will benefit most. The skill respects silence, ambiguity, and emotional restraint, making it particularly suited for literary fiction that requires nuance and depth over formulaic plotting.