holistic-pass

Execute holistic manuscript revision passes across chapters with evidence-based change reporting.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Werewolf-DynamiX/_New_Book_Starter_Kit --skill holistic-pass
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Skill: holistic-pass
Source: https://github.com/Werewolf-DynamiX/_New_Book_Starter_Kit/tree/main/.gemini/skills/holistic-pass
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Werewolf-DynamiX/_New_Book_Starter_Kit --skill holistic-pass

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps authors and editors systematically improve manuscript-wide issues by applying targeted holistic revision passes instead of making unfocused chapter edits.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Revision Execution: Applies defined holistic passes across selected chapters while preserving author voice and tracking progress.
  • Evidence-Based Editing: Requires before and after comparisons, rationales, and validation of each manuscript change.
  • Use Case: A novelist can use this Skill to address recurring pacing, character, or prose issues across a manuscript in manageable chapter batches before publication.

Quick Start

Use the holistic-pass skill to execute the next defined manuscript revision pass and report all changes with before and after evidence.

Frequently Asked Questions about holistic-pass

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I systematically revise a manuscript to fix cross-chapter structural issues?▼

Execute targeted holistic revision passes across selected chapters to resolve cross-chapter structural and prose issues while tracking progress and preserving author voice.

What is a holistic revision pass and when do I need it for my manuscript?▼

A holistic revision pass is a targeted manuscript editing process that resolves recurring pacing, character, or prose issues across chapters. It is needed when unfocused chapter edits fail to fix manuscript-wide problems.

How do I track manuscript changes during a revision pass with before and after evidence?▼

Track manuscript changes by generating evidence-based reports that include before and after comparisons, rationales, and validation for each manuscript change.

Can I use chapter analysis to plan manuscript revisions in manageable chapter batches?▼

Yes, you can use chapter analysis to plan manuscript revisions by defining targeted passes across selected chapters, allowing you to address recurring prose and structural issues in manageable batches.

What do I need to set up before executing targeted manuscript revision passes?▼

Before executing manuscript revision passes, you need pass definitions, manuscript context files, and progress tracking mechanisms to ensure controlled, evidence-based revisions.

Best way to improve manuscript continuity before publication without losing author voice?▼

The best way to improve manuscript continuity is applying structured holistic revision passes that enforce continuity improvement while explicitly preserving author voice during pre-publication editing.