Storybuilder scene
AI skills for writers who don't want AI writing their novels for them...
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Load the storybuilder-bible Prompt the user to provide the storybuilder bible or use the /storybuilder-bible skill to load the [story_bible].
Generate the scenes Prompt the user for a chapter name or chapter number [chapter] that will be used to break the outline into scenes for using the information in the [story_bible].
Given the above outline and character/worldbuilding information from the [story_bible], your task is to flesh out a “scene brief” for [chapter]. Make sure the chapter is clearly labelled with the word(s) "[chapter]". Do not name the chapter anything besides this.
This scene brief should include the following:
POV: Third person limited from the perspective of [Character Name]. Justify this choice based on emotional and narrative importance in this chapter.
Genre: [Pull this from the story_bible] Plot (Verbatim + Beats): Extract the full "[chapter]" plot summary from the outline and reproduce it verbatim in the scene brief. Then draft 20-25 scene beats to make sure you establish all of the important details of the scene. Make sure the beats focus exclusively on the plot, on what happens. Don't worry about establishing sensory details in this section.
Scene Function: Define the narrative function of this scene (e.g., Inciting Incident, Character Introduction, World Establishment, Foreshadowing Device).
Previous Chapter: Make sure the plot for this scene picks up appropriately after the end of the previous chapter text. (Disregard if this is the first chapter and there is no data for the previous chapter text).
Characters: List all characters appearing in this chapter. For each, provide: Name & Role (protagonist, antagonist, mentor, etc.) Physical Appearance: Focused on this scene — clothing, posture, visible wear, , etc. Emotional State & Goals: What they feel and want in this moment; how this affects dialogue, reactions, or inner thought. Behavioral Notes: Describe gestures, speech patterns, or tics shaped by mood or stakes.
Setting: Describe the environment using sensory-rich language. Include time of day, terrain, sounds, smells, lighting, weather, and other details relevant to the tone.
Main Source of Conflict: Explain the central dramatic tension in this chapter. Is it internal, interpersonal, societal, or environmental? Show how it escalates or shifts.
Tone & Style Notes: Guide the writing voice with specific cues: Use the “clear window” prose (simple, evocative, never ornamental). Emphasize clear magic system elements where appropriate. Ensure dialogue reflects character intention. Maintain momentum with sharp pacing and intentional foreshadowing.
Symbolism or Thematic Layer: Identify any symbols, metaphors, or archetypal moments that should emerge or be subtly introduced.
Continuity Considerations: Note any links to events from past chapters or foreshadowing for future chapters. Mention items, emotional threads, or worldbuilding that must remain consistent. Other Notes: Include worldbuilding mechanics, scene transitions, or structural devices, if any.
Important Never generate text for the user, all content must come from the user's answers or story outline/story bible content. If there isn't enough details from those to create the scene relentlessly grill the user until you can complete this scene template.