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novel-writing

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External repo: public Codex skill for fiction planning, chapter drafting, scene continuation, and revision.

FreeFree tier
Inputs: textOutputs: text
Type
Open Source
Visit Website GitHub (40 stars)

About novel-writing

A Codex skill for fiction planning, chapter drafting, scene continuation, and revision. Designed for longform fiction work where narrative judgment matters, it provides concrete, location-based feedback instead of vague workshop-style impressions. Helps Codex plan chapters and scenes with actual narrative function, draft or continue prose without collapsing into summary, review prose with specific findings, protect style-bearing material during revision, and check whether scenes obey realism and access limits. Good for chapter/scene planning, prose continuation, rewriting while preserving voice, structural review, character introduction quality, and realism constraints. Requires manual installation via git clone and integration with Codex CLI.

Key Features

Concrete narrative feedback with specific locations instead of vague impressions
Plan chapters and scenes with actual narrative function
Draft or continue fiction prose without collapsing everything into summary
Review prose with concrete findings and locations
Preserve author's voice and protect style-bearing material during revision
Check whether scenes obey realism and access limits

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Provides concrete, actionable feedback instead of vague workshop-style comments
  • Preserves author's voice and style during rewriting
  • Handles longform fiction with narrative depth and structural awareness
  • Checks realism and access limits within scenes
  • Free and open source under MIT license
  • Integrates with Codex CLI for flexible use
Cons
  • Requires Codex CLI to operate, not a standalone tool
  • Manual installation via git clone and symbolic link
  • Limited to fiction craft tasks; does not handle project management or workspace governance
  • May need companion repo (novel-project-strategy) for full novel workflow

Best For

Longform fiction work where narrative judgment mattersChapter or scene planning with narrative purposeProse continuation without flattening author's voiceRewrite while preserving stylistic voiceStructural review of a chapter with actionable feedbackCharacter introduction quality assessmentRealism constraints and access limit checking inside a scene

FAQ

What is novel-writing skill used for?
It is a Codex skill for fiction planning, chapter drafting, scene continuation, and revision, focusing on concrete narrative feedback instead of vague impressions.
How do I install this skill?
Clone the repository from GitHub and copy the novel-writing folder to ~/.codex/skills, or create a symbolic link for easy upgrades. Restart Codex after installation.
When should I use this skill?
Use it when the task is mainly about fiction craft: chapter/scene planning, prose continuation, rewriting while preserving voice, structural review, character introduction quality, or checking realism constraints inside a scene.
What is the difference between novel-writing and novel-project-strategy?
This skill focuses on fiction craft tasks. novel-project-strategy handles project recovery, chapter-state tracking, and workspace governance across a large novel. They can be used together.
Is this skill free?
Yes, it is open source under the MIT license and free to use. You only need Codex CLI (which may have its own pricing).