Add Creative Writing expansion pack (#414)
* Add Creative Writing expansion pack
- 10 specialized writing agents for fiction and narrative design
- 8 complete workflows (novel, screenplay, short story, series)
- 27 quality checklists for genre and technical validation
- 22 writing tasks covering full creative process
- 8 professional templates for structured writing
- KDP publishing integration support
* Fix bmad-creative-writing expansion pack formatting and structure
- Convert all agents to standard BMAD markdown format with embedded YAML
- Add missing core dependencies (create-doc, advanced-elicitation, execute-checklist)
- Add bmad-kb.md customized for creative writing context
- Fix agent dependency references to only include existing files
- Standardize agent command syntax and activation instructions
- Clean up agent dependencies for beta-reader, dialog-specialist, editor, genre-specialist, narrative-designer, and world-builder
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Co-authored-by: Brian <bmadcode@gmail.com>
2025-08-16 21:55:43 -07:00
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# Plot Structure Checklist
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## Opening
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Add Creative Writing expansion pack (#414)
* Add Creative Writing expansion pack
- 10 specialized writing agents for fiction and narrative design
- 8 complete workflows (novel, screenplay, short story, series)
- 27 quality checklists for genre and technical validation
- 22 writing tasks covering full creative process
- 8 professional templates for structured writing
- KDP publishing integration support
* Fix bmad-creative-writing expansion pack formatting and structure
- Convert all agents to standard BMAD markdown format with embedded YAML
- Add missing core dependencies (create-doc, advanced-elicitation, execute-checklist)
- Add bmad-kb.md customized for creative writing context
- Fix agent dependency references to only include existing files
- Standardize agent command syntax and activation instructions
- Clean up agent dependencies for beta-reader, dialog-specialist, editor, genre-specialist, narrative-designer, and world-builder
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Co-authored-by: Brian <bmadcode@gmail.com>
2025-08-16 21:55:43 -07:00
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- [ ] Hook engages within first page
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- [ ] Genre/tone established early
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- [ ] World rules clear
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- [ ] Protagonist introduced memorably
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- [ ] Status quo established before disruption
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## Structure Fundamentals
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Add Creative Writing expansion pack (#414)
* Add Creative Writing expansion pack
- 10 specialized writing agents for fiction and narrative design
- 8 complete workflows (novel, screenplay, short story, series)
- 27 quality checklists for genre and technical validation
- 22 writing tasks covering full creative process
- 8 professional templates for structured writing
- KDP publishing integration support
* Fix bmad-creative-writing expansion pack formatting and structure
- Convert all agents to standard BMAD markdown format with embedded YAML
- Add missing core dependencies (create-doc, advanced-elicitation, execute-checklist)
- Add bmad-kb.md customized for creative writing context
- Fix agent dependency references to only include existing files
- Standardize agent command syntax and activation instructions
- Clean up agent dependencies for beta-reader, dialog-specialist, editor, genre-specialist, narrative-designer, and world-builder
---------
Co-authored-by: Brian <bmadcode@gmail.com>
2025-08-16 21:55:43 -07:00
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- [ ] Inciting incident by 10-15% mark
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- [ ] Clear story question posed
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- [ ] Stakes established and clear
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- [ ] Protagonist commits to journey
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- [ ] B-story provides thematic counterpoint
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## Rising Action
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Add Creative Writing expansion pack (#414)
* Add Creative Writing expansion pack
- 10 specialized writing agents for fiction and narrative design
- 8 complete workflows (novel, screenplay, short story, series)
- 27 quality checklists for genre and technical validation
- 22 writing tasks covering full creative process
- 8 professional templates for structured writing
- KDP publishing integration support
* Fix bmad-creative-writing expansion pack formatting and structure
- Convert all agents to standard BMAD markdown format with embedded YAML
- Add missing core dependencies (create-doc, advanced-elicitation, execute-checklist)
- Add bmad-kb.md customized for creative writing context
- Fix agent dependency references to only include existing files
- Standardize agent command syntax and activation instructions
- Clean up agent dependencies for beta-reader, dialog-specialist, editor, genre-specialist, narrative-designer, and world-builder
---------
Co-authored-by: Brian <bmadcode@gmail.com>
2025-08-16 21:55:43 -07:00
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- [ ] Complications escalate logically
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- [ ] Try-fail cycles build tension
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- [ ] Subplots weave with main plot
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- [ ] False victories/defeats included
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- [ ] Character growth parallels plot
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Add Creative Writing expansion pack (#414)
* Add Creative Writing expansion pack
- 10 specialized writing agents for fiction and narrative design
- 8 complete workflows (novel, screenplay, short story, series)
- 27 quality checklists for genre and technical validation
- 22 writing tasks covering full creative process
- 8 professional templates for structured writing
- KDP publishing integration support
* Fix bmad-creative-writing expansion pack formatting and structure
- Convert all agents to standard BMAD markdown format with embedded YAML
- Add missing core dependencies (create-doc, advanced-elicitation, execute-checklist)
- Add bmad-kb.md customized for creative writing context
- Fix agent dependency references to only include existing files
- Standardize agent command syntax and activation instructions
- Clean up agent dependencies for beta-reader, dialog-specialist, editor, genre-specialist, narrative-designer, and world-builder
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Co-authored-by: Brian <bmadcode@gmail.com>
2025-08-16 21:55:43 -07:00
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## Midpoint
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Add Creative Writing expansion pack (#414)
* Add Creative Writing expansion pack
- 10 specialized writing agents for fiction and narrative design
- 8 complete workflows (novel, screenplay, short story, series)
- 27 quality checklists for genre and technical validation
- 22 writing tasks covering full creative process
- 8 professional templates for structured writing
- KDP publishing integration support
* Fix bmad-creative-writing expansion pack formatting and structure
- Convert all agents to standard BMAD markdown format with embedded YAML
- Add missing core dependencies (create-doc, advanced-elicitation, execute-checklist)
- Add bmad-kb.md customized for creative writing context
- Fix agent dependency references to only include existing files
- Standardize agent command syntax and activation instructions
- Clean up agent dependencies for beta-reader, dialog-specialist, editor, genre-specialist, narrative-designer, and world-builder
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Co-authored-by: Brian <bmadcode@gmail.com>
2025-08-16 21:55:43 -07:00
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- [ ] Major reversal or revelation
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- [ ] Stakes raised significantly
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Add Creative Writing expansion pack (#414)
* Add Creative Writing expansion pack
- 10 specialized writing agents for fiction and narrative design
- 8 complete workflows (novel, screenplay, short story, series)
- 27 quality checklists for genre and technical validation
- 22 writing tasks covering full creative process
- 8 professional templates for structured writing
- KDP publishing integration support
* Fix bmad-creative-writing expansion pack formatting and structure
- Convert all agents to standard BMAD markdown format with embedded YAML
- Add missing core dependencies (create-doc, advanced-elicitation, execute-checklist)
- Add bmad-kb.md customized for creative writing context
- Fix agent dependency references to only include existing files
- Standardize agent command syntax and activation instructions
- Clean up agent dependencies for beta-reader, dialog-specialist, editor, genre-specialist, narrative-designer, and world-builder
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Co-authored-by: Brian <bmadcode@gmail.com>
2025-08-16 21:55:43 -07:00
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- [ ] Protagonist approach shifts
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- [ ] Time pressure introduced/increased
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- [ ] Point of no return crossed
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## Crisis Building
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Add Creative Writing expansion pack (#414)
* Add Creative Writing expansion pack
- 10 specialized writing agents for fiction and narrative design
- 8 complete workflows (novel, screenplay, short story, series)
- 27 quality checklists for genre and technical validation
- 22 writing tasks covering full creative process
- 8 professional templates for structured writing
- KDP publishing integration support
* Fix bmad-creative-writing expansion pack formatting and structure
- Convert all agents to standard BMAD markdown format with embedded YAML
- Add missing core dependencies (create-doc, advanced-elicitation, execute-checklist)
- Add bmad-kb.md customized for creative writing context
- Fix agent dependency references to only include existing files
- Standardize agent command syntax and activation instructions
- Clean up agent dependencies for beta-reader, dialog-specialist, editor, genre-specialist, narrative-designer, and world-builder
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Co-authored-by: Brian <bmadcode@gmail.com>
2025-08-16 21:55:43 -07:00
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- [ ] Bad guys close in (internal/external)
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- [ ] Protagonist plans fail
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- [ ] Allies fall away/betray
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- [ ] All seems lost moment
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- [ ] Dark night of soul (character lowest)
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## Climax
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Add Creative Writing expansion pack (#414)
* Add Creative Writing expansion pack
- 10 specialized writing agents for fiction and narrative design
- 8 complete workflows (novel, screenplay, short story, series)
- 27 quality checklists for genre and technical validation
- 22 writing tasks covering full creative process
- 8 professional templates for structured writing
- KDP publishing integration support
* Fix bmad-creative-writing expansion pack formatting and structure
- Convert all agents to standard BMAD markdown format with embedded YAML
- Add missing core dependencies (create-doc, advanced-elicitation, execute-checklist)
- Add bmad-kb.md customized for creative writing context
- Fix agent dependency references to only include existing files
- Standardize agent command syntax and activation instructions
- Clean up agent dependencies for beta-reader, dialog-specialist, editor, genre-specialist, narrative-designer, and world-builder
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Co-authored-by: Brian <bmadcode@gmail.com>
2025-08-16 21:55:43 -07:00
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- [ ] Protagonist must act (no rescue)
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- [ ] Uses lessons learned
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- [ ] Internal/external conflicts merge
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- [ ] Highest stakes moment
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- [ ] Clear win/loss/transformation
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## Resolution
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Add Creative Writing expansion pack (#414)
* Add Creative Writing expansion pack
- 10 specialized writing agents for fiction and narrative design
- 8 complete workflows (novel, screenplay, short story, series)
- 27 quality checklists for genre and technical validation
- 22 writing tasks covering full creative process
- 8 professional templates for structured writing
- KDP publishing integration support
* Fix bmad-creative-writing expansion pack formatting and structure
- Convert all agents to standard BMAD markdown format with embedded YAML
- Add missing core dependencies (create-doc, advanced-elicitation, execute-checklist)
- Add bmad-kb.md customized for creative writing context
- Fix agent dependency references to only include existing files
- Standardize agent command syntax and activation instructions
- Clean up agent dependencies for beta-reader, dialog-specialist, editor, genre-specialist, narrative-designer, and world-builder
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Co-authored-by: Brian <bmadcode@gmail.com>
2025-08-16 21:55:43 -07:00
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- [ ] New equilibrium established
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- [ ] Loose threads tied
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- [ ] Character growth demonstrated
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- [ ] Thematic statement clear
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- [ ] Emotional satisfaction delivered
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