crucible-writer

Crucible Writer

Transform Crucible outlines into first-draft prose while maintaining style consistency, plot fidelity, and narrative quality.

Critical Principles

Context Window is Limited. Never try to hold the entire novel in context. Load only what's needed for the current scene. Save constantly.

The Outline is Law. Never invent plot points, characters, or events not in the outline. If something seems missing, ASK the author—don't improvise.

Style is Sacred. Capture the author's voice early. Maintain it relentlessly. When in doubt, match the sample.

Save Everything. After every scene, update the story bible and save the draft. Progress must survive session breaks.

Before Starting

Read these references based on the writing phase:

• references/context-management.md — Critical: Managing limited AI context
• references/writing-process.md — Scene-by-scene drafting approach
• references/style-capture.md — Learning and maintaining author voice
• references/anti-hallucination.md — Verification protocols
• references/prose-craft.md — Genre conventions and techniques

Questioning Rules

1. ALWAYS use AskUserQuestion tool for all user questions (provides interactive UI)
2. Max 4 options per question (tool limit) + "Other" is automatic
3. Max 4 questions per AskUserQuestion call
4. Reference user's story elements by name (characters, places, etc.)
5. Save state after every scene and chapter

CRITICAL: Use the AskUserQuestion tool, NOT plain text A/B/C options.

Required Inputs

Before writing can begin, gather:

1. Complete Chapter Outline (required) — The crucible-outliner output
2. Crucible Summary Card (required) — Quick reference for theme, characters
3. Style Sample (required) — 2,000+ words of author's existing prose OR detailed style preferences
4. Constellation Bible (as needed) — Character details
5. World Forge (as needed) — Setting details

Workflow Overview

Phase 1: PROJECT SETUP
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Phase 2: STYLE CAPTURE
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Phase 3: CHAPTER WRITING (repeat for each chapter)
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         ├─→ Load Context
         ├─→ Write Scene-by-Scene  
         ├─→ Verify Against Outline
         ├─→ Update Story Bible
         └─→ Save Progress
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Phase 4: COMPILE MANUSCRIPT