writing-beats

Assembles raw material into a narrative article one user-selected beat at a time.

Updated Aug 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pd-phuc/laravel-template --skill writing-beats-pd-phuc
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: writing-beats
Source: https://github.com/pd-phuc/laravel-template/tree/main/.claude/skills/writing-beats
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pd-phuc/laravel-template --skill writing-beats-pd-phuc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Turning a pile of raw notes and fragments into a coherent narrative article is hard when you try to write it all at once. This Skill breaks the process into small, user-directed beats so the article grows as a journey rather than a forced outline. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Beat-by-Beat Composition: Offers 2-3 candidate starting beats from your raw material, writes only the beat you pick, then proposes next directions. - User-Controlled Pivots: After each beat, re-reads the article file and suggests where the narrative could pivot next, letting you steer the story. - Edit-Safe Workflow: Re-reads the article from disk before every write, preserves your edits, and supports rewriting or replacing any previous beat. - Use Case: You have a markdown file of interview notes, observations, and fragments from a research trip. The Skill proposes entry points, you pick one, and together you build the article beat by beat until it reaches a natural end. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to turn your raw material markdown file into an article using the writing-beats skill, starting by proposing candidate opening beats.

Frequently Asked Questions about writing-beats

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn raw notes into a narrative article?▼

Provide a markdown file of raw material and let the skill propose 2-3 candidate starting beats. Pick one, and it writes only that beat to your article file, then suggests next directions until the article reaches a natural end.

What is a beat in narrative writing?▼

A beat is one move in the journey: it sets a scene, lands a point, asks a question, or twists the angle, then stops. It can be a single sentence or several paragraphs, but anything needing subheadings should be split into multiple beats.

Can I edit or rewrite a beat after it is written?▼

Yes. You can edit any beat directly in the article file, and the skill preserves your changes by re-reading the file before every write. You can also ask to rewrite a beat or try a different candidate, and it edits in place.

Does the article have to use all of my raw material?▼

No. The article ends when the journey feels complete, not when the pile is empty. Leftover fragments that never make it in are expected, since having more raw material than needed is the point of the approach.

When is beat-by-beat writing not the right approach?▼

It fits narrative material shaped as a journey rather than a structured argument. If you need a logical essay with a thesis and supporting sections, a conventional outline-driven drafting approach will serve you better.