writing-fragments

Collects raw writing fragments into a single markdown file through exploratory interviews.

28|1|Updated Mar 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/NauelG/astro-blocks --skill writing-fragments-nauelg
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: writing-fragments
Source: https://github.com/NauelG/astro-blocks/tree/main/.agents/skills/writing-fragments
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/NauelG/astro-blocks --skill writing-fragments-nauelg

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Early-stage writing often stalls because ideas are forced into structure too soon. This Skill runs an open-ended interview that captures raw fragments—sentences, vignettes, half-thoughts, and coinages—into one markdown file without imposing outlines or article structure. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Fragment Mining: Interviews the user relentlessly about their topic and appends every usable idea to a single markdown document. - Leading Word Discovery: Pushes to coin a compact metaphor or term that can anchor the entire piece later. - Non-Destructive Editing: Re-reads the file before every write, only appends by default, and honors commands like "cut the last one" or "merge those two". - Use Case: A writer with a vague essay idea talks through it with the assistant; by the end of the session they have a markdown file of heterogeneous fragments separated by horizontal rules, ready for a later structuring phase. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to start a fragment-mining session about 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 where every usable sentence, vignette, or half-thought is appended to a single markdown file. Fragments are separated by horizontal rules with no headings, tags, or imposed order.

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.

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" naming a pattern. Landing one early shapes the structure, transitions, and title in the later structuring phase.

Does this skill create outlines or article structure?▼

No. Imposing phases, outlines, or article structure is explicitly out of scope. It only widens the space of raw material; structuring belongs to a separate exploit-phase skill.

Can I edit or delete fragments after they are saved?▼

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 before every write so manual edits are preserved.