Creative Writing Skills - Quick Reference

Quick guide to choosing the right skill for your task.

The Skills

cw-brainstorming

Use for: Exploring ideas, figuring things out, thinking through options

Creates: Skeletal working notes with [TBD] markers and source tags

Handles:

• Story/plot brainstorming
• Chapter planning (beats, scenes)
• Worldbuilding exploration (magic, cultures, geography)
• Character development (motivations, arcs, relationships)
• Timeline and continuity work

Key trait: Multiple options coexist, preserves vagueness, exploratory