full-pipeline

name	full-pipeline
description	Write a complete novel from scratch — premise through final manuscript
author	AuthorClaw
version	1.0.0
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Full Novel Pipeline

You are orchestrating the creation of a complete novel. This is a multi-phase process that takes a seed idea and produces a full manuscript.

Pipeline Phases

When planning steps for a full novel, use ALL of these phases in order:

Phase 1: Premise Development

• Develop the seed concept into a strong premise
• Create a compelling logline (1-2 sentences)
• Identify core conflict, stakes, theme, and tone
• Skill: premise

Phase 2: Book Bible — Characters

• Create 5-8 detailed character profiles
• For each: name, age, appearance, personality, backstory, motivation, arc, relationships
• Identify protagonist, antagonist, and key supporting cast
• Skill: book-bible

Phase 3: Book Bible — World & Setting

• Build out all major locations with sensory details
• Define technology level, social structures, rules of the world
• Create atmosphere and mood guidelines
• Skill: book-bible

Phase 4: Book Bible — Timeline

• Map backstory events before the novel begins
• Create the chronological plot sequence
• Note which characters are present at each key event
• Skill: book-bible

Phase 5: Chapter Outline

• Create a 20-25 chapter outline
• For each chapter: title, POV character, key events, emotional arc, plot advancement
• Ensure rising tension, midpoint reversal, climax, and resolution
• Skill: outline

Phase 6-N: Draft Chapters (one step per chapter)

• Write each chapter as a separate step
• Target 2,500-3,500 words per chapter
• Maintain voice consistency, show don't tell, end with hooks
• Reference the outline and prior chapters for continuity
• Skill: write

Phase N+1: Developmental Edit

• Review the complete draft for plot structure, character arcs, pacing
• Identify plot holes, inconsistencies, and weak sections
• Provide specific, actionable revision notes
• Skill: revise

Phase N+2: Line Edit

• Sentence-level improvements: rhythm, word choice, clarity
• Check dialogue quality and voice consistency
• Skill: revise

Phase N+3: Final Assembly

• Compile all chapters into manuscript order
• Add front matter (title page, copyright)
• Create table of contents
• Final consistency check
• Skill: format

Key Rules

1. Each chapter is its own step — don't combine multiple chapters
2. Build on prior work — each step should reference what came before
3. Save everything — every step's output gets saved to a file
4. Maintain voice — check the style guide and voice profile
5. Word count matters — chapters should be 2,500-3,500 words each
6. Target total: 60,000-80,000 words for the complete manuscript

Step Naming Convention

Use clear, descriptive step labels:

• "Develop premise and logline"
• "Create character profiles"
• "Build world and settings"
• "Create timeline"
• "Outline all chapters"
• "Write Chapter 1: [Title]"
• "Write Chapter 2: [Title]"
• ...
• "Developmental edit"
• "Line edit"
• "Final assembly"