outline

Generate a novel-scale chapter outline with scene beats from architecture.md.

Updated May 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/PetitChu/holocron --skill outline-petitchu
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Skill: outline
Source: https://github.com/PetitChu/holocron/tree/main/skills/outline
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/PetitChu/holocron --skill outline-petitchu

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It helps you convert a high-level story premise into a coherent macro outline with chapters, POV assignments, and scene beat scaffolding.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Chapter-level breakdown: Generates a chapter list with working titles and target word counts, then expands each chapter with purpose and POV.
  • Scene beat structuring: Produces Goal → Conflict → Disaster scene beats using the Dwight Swain framework.
  • Arc consistency checks: Cross-checks chapter count against common story structure models (3-act, 7-point, Save the Cat) and flags imbalances.

Quick Start

Use this skill to create your full-novel chapter outline by running /holocron:outline after you have /holocron:plan and architecture.md in place.

Frequently Asked Questions about outline

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a chapter-by-chapter outline for my novel?▼

Novel chapter outlining works by taking your story architecture and generating a structured outline.md with chapter purposes, POV assignments, and Goal/Conflict/Disaster scene beats for each chapter.

What are Goal Conflict Disaster scene beats in story outlining?▼

Goal Conflict Disaster scene beats apply the Dwight Swain framework to structure scenes within each chapter, scaffolding narrative momentum by establishing a goal, introducing conflict, and ending with a disaster.

Do I need a story architecture document before generating a chapter breakdown?▼

Generating a chapter breakdown requires an architecture.md file as a prerequisite to establish story structure, while character documents can optionally be incorporated for POV alignment.

Can I check my chapter count against common story structure models?▼

Arc consistency checks cross-reference your generated chapter count against common story structure models like 3-act, 7-point, and Save the Cat to flag structural imbalances in your novel outline.

How do I generate a chapter list for a multi-book series plan?▼

Multi-book series outlining uses series mode to generate a per-book outline, maintaining arc consistency and POV alignment across the series while using the same architecture.md prerequisite.