fiction-outline

Generates structured novel outlines with premise, cast, conflicts, chapters, and continuity notes.

154|27|Updated Aug 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/openvetta/open-vetta --skill fiction-outline-openvetta
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: fiction-outline
Source: https://github.com/openvetta/open-vetta/tree/main/packages/plugins/externals/global-slot-demo/agent/skills/fiction-outline
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/openvetta/open-vetta --skill fiction-outline-openvetta

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Writers often struggle to turn a raw story idea into a coherent, chapter-by-chapter plan with consistent characters and plot logic. This Skill guides the AI through a repeatable outlining workflow so ideas become organized novel structures instead of scattered notes. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Premise and Story Promise: Distills genre, tone, protagonist, and central conflict into a concise premise and one-paragraph story promise. - Cast and Conflict Design: Defines main characters with goals, fears, secrets, and relationship tension, plus a conflict engine that drives the plot. - Chapter Outline with Continuity: Produces a cause-and-effect chapter or scene-beat outline ending with continuity notes and a suggested next writing step. - Use Case: Give the AI a rough idea like "a retired detective in a coastal town" and receive a full outline covering premise, cast, chapter beats, and continuity checks before drafting begins. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to outline a novel from your story idea, specifying the genre, protagonist, and target length.

Frequently Asked Questions about fiction-outline

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn a story idea into a chapter outline?▼

Provide the genre, tone, protagonist, central conflict, and target length, and the Skill produces a premise, cast breakdown, and chapter-by-chapter outline with cause-and-effect progression. It ends with continuity notes and a suggested next writing step.

How to plan a novel before writing the first draft?▼

Start by defining your premise and story promise, then map main characters with goals, fears, and secrets. This Skill walks through exactly that workflow, producing a conflict engine and scene-beat outline you can draft from.

Can this outline method fix plot holes in an existing draft?▼

Yes, the workflow includes a revision mode for repairing continuity. It reviews your existing structure, identifies inconsistencies in character arcs or plot logic, and records fixes in the continuity notes section.

What information do I need before outlining a novel?▼

You need five inputs: genre, tone, protagonist, central conflict, and target length. With those defined, the Skill can generate the premise, cast, conflict engine, and chapter outline without additional research.

What are the limitations of a compact novel outline?▼

A compact outline captures structure and continuity but not prose style, dialogue, or detailed worldbuilding. It is a planning artifact, so drafting, scene writing, and deep character voice work remain separate steps.