writing-fragments

Captures raw writing fragments into a single markdown file through conversational interviews.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Fatih0234/mattpocock-skills-pi --skill writing-fragments-fatih0234
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: writing-fragments
Source: https://github.com/Fatih0234/mattpocock-skills-pi/tree/main/skills/in-progress/writing-fragments
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Fatih0234/mattpocock-skills-pi --skill writing-fragments-fatih0234

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Early-stage writing often dies because ideas get forced into outlines before they are ready. This Skill runs an exploratory interview that mines raw fragments—sentences, vignettes, half-thoughts, leading metaphors—and appends them to a single markdown file without imposing any structure. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Fragment Mining: Interviews the user relentlessly about their topic and captures every usable piece of text as it emerges, starting from the very first prompt. - Append-Only Markdown Log: Stores fragments separated by horizontal rules under a single working-title H1, with no tags, headings, or ordering imposed. - Edit-Safe Writes: Re-reads the file from disk before every write so user edits, reorderings, and deletions are preserved; supports commands like "cut the last one" or "merge those two". - Use Case: You want to write an essay about a recurring idea but have no outline. Run this Skill, talk through your thoughts, and end the session with a markdown file full of raw material—including a coined "leading word"—ready for a later structuring phase. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to start a writing-fragments session on your topic and tell it where to save the markdown file.

Frequently Asked Questions about writing-fragments

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I collect raw ideas before writing an article?▼

Run an exploratory interview that captures every usable sentence, vignette, or half-thought as a fragment in one markdown file. Fragments are separated by horizontal rules with no headings or tags, so structure is deferred to a later phase.

What is a writing fragment in this workflow?▼

A fragment is any text that might survive into the final piece: a sharp sentence, a claim with a one-line justification, a vignette, a quote, or a half-thought. It must be readable by the author but need not be self-contained for a cold reader.

Can I edit or delete fragments during the session?▼

Yes. Commands like "cut the last one", "rewrite that one sharper", or "merge those two" are treated as first-class instructions. The file is re-read from disk before every write so manual edits are never overwritten.

Does this skill create outlines or article structure?▼

No. Imposing phases, outlines, or article structure is explicitly out of scope. It is a pure exploration step; structuring the fragments belongs to a separate exploit-phase skill.

What is a leading word and why does it matter?▼

A leading word is a compact metaphor or coinage the whole piece can hang on, like "tracer bullets". Landing one during exploration shapes the structure, transitions, and title in the later writing phase.