Novel Writing skill
A Codex skill for fiction: grounded viewpoint, dialogue with consequences and revision that keeps the author voice.
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Why this level
- The skill consists of text-work instructions and runs nothing and connects to nothing itself.
Install
- Works in
In your terminal, with SkillFoxx CLI
npx skillfoxx add skills/novel-writingDetects the agents on your machine, shows the access level and pins the version.
Other ways to install
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How we reviewMinimal accessThe tool runs nothing and makes no network calls.
- The skill consists of text-work instructions and runs nothing and connects to nothing itself.
This is third-party code. Review the repository files before installing.
What it does
Novel Writing helps Codex handle longform prose where narrative judgment matters. When a scene reads like meeting minutes, adding a nod to every line is not enough. The skill asks: what does this exchange make someone do differently? It plans scenes, chapters, arcs and whole stories with an explicit causal spine. It drafts or continues prose without collapsing into summary, keeps dialogue embodied without a gesture on every line and preserves natural silence. In review it gives findings with locations instead of soft impressions, protects style-bearing material during revision and checks whether scenes obey realism and characters' access limits.
Who it is for. Fiction authors working with Codex on scenes and chapters who want to keep their own voice.
Good fit when
- A scene reads like minutes and findings on viewpoint overreach with locations are needed.
- A chapter is edited locally without touching style and deliberate pauses.
- An arc needs a causal scheme of events rather than a list of episodes.
- A new project starts with an agreed manuscript and feedback structure.
Not a fit when
- Fast text generation without analysis or edits is needed.
- The work is nonfiction such as articles or documentation.
- The same result on any model is required: the examples are teaching cases.
Example request
Use novel-writing: review this scene for viewpoint overreach and transcript-like dialogue, give findings with locations and suggest a local revision without losing my voice.Limitations
The skill targets Codex and installs through the third-party skills CLI installer, so check its prompts and install scope. The repository examples are teaching cases, not a benchmark, with no promise of the same output from every model. Installation creates no project folders: when asked to set up a project the skill first shows the file and version scheme and waits for approval. The skill does not invent hidden character motives or resolve uncertainty for the author. You hand manuscript material to the model yourself, so paste only what you may share.
How to disable. Delete the `novel-writing` folder from the Codex skills directory. The skill creates no project files on install, so none need removal.
FAQ
How do I install the skill in Codex?
Run `npx skills add https://github.com/wgwtest/novel-writing --skill novel-writing` and choose Codex. A fallback: the built-in Codex `skill-installer` with the `novel-writing` folder.
Where do I start a review?
Paste a small scene you may share and ask for viewpoint overreach and transcript-style dialogue findings. The skill returns findings with locations and a local revision.
Which tasks does the skill suit?
Planning scenes, chapters and arcs, continuing prose, revision that preserves voice, chapter reviews, character introductions and realism inside a scene.
What does the skill do with author style?
It protects style-bearing material and deliberate silence. It adds no extra gestures on every line.
Does the skill create project folders?
No, until you ask to set up a project. Then it shows the manuscript and version scheme and waits for your approval.
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README in short
The repository examples cover dialogue, viewpoint and character knowledge, and voice-preserving revision. Each example holds a source passage, a prompt and an editorial explanation. For working chapters the skill coordinates the formal manuscript, working revisions and frozen feedback evidence.