getting-started-guide

The Getting Started Guide is a specialized skill designed to assist writers and creative professionals in structuring their novel projects using a systematic seven-step methodology. It serves as an entry point for users interacting with AI-driven writing assistants, ensuring that projects begin with a clear foundation and remain on track throughout the development lifecycle. By enforcing a disciplined approach—Constitution, Specify, Clarify, Plan, Tasks, Write, and Analyze—the skill helps prevent common pitfalls such as lack of scope, inconsistent character development, or narrative drift. It is ideal for writers transitioning to AI-assisted workflows who need a reliable structure to manage both short stories and complex, multi-chapter novels. The skill automatically triggers when users express intent to start a new project, providing immediate access to command-based workflows like /constitution and /specify. It ensures that technical requirements are met before drafting begins, allowing for a more efficient and iterative creative process.

• Automates project initialization with a standardized seven-step creative methodology.

• Provides deep-dive instructions for each phase: Constitution (core values/redlines), Specify (goals/genre), Clarify (AI-led Q&A), Plan (roadmap/pacing), Tasks (granular decomposition), Write (execution), and Analyze (consistency/quality checks).

• Includes a robust FAQ module to handle common concerns regarding sequential progression, time management for different novel lengths, and mid-project pivots.

• Offers contextual integration with workflow-guide to ensure continuous adherence to the established plan throughout the writing process.

• Proactively suggests best practices, such as starting with manageable mid-length projects before tackling expansive epics to master the system.

• Facilitates command-driven interactions for power users who prefer direct control over the project state.

• Users should input specific triggers like 'I want to write a novel' or 'How do I start a new project' to initiate the guide.

• Commands such as /constitution, /specify, /plan, /tasks, /write, and /analyze correspond directly to the provided methodology steps.

• Best suited for iterative work; users are encouraged to update specification and planning files as their narrative evolves.

• Constraints include a recommended, though not strictly forced, sequential order; beginners are advised to avoid skipping foundational steps like specification and planning to ensure overall narrative coherence.