Chapter Writing

Overview

Write story chapters using an outline-first workflow. Gathers context from all other story elements (characters, world, plot) to maintain consistency, builds a beat-by-beat outline for approval, then writes full prose. After writing, updates all cross-references (chapter index, timeline, foreshadowing).

Prerequisites

A story project must already exist with at least:

• story.md (story bible)
• At least one character in characters/
• A plot structure in plot/_index.md (recommended but not required for first chapters)

Outline-First Workflow

1. Gather Context

Read these files to understand the current story state: