Planning Worldbuilding
Break large worldbuilding tasks into sequenced, trackable steps.
When to Use
Any task that will produce more than 3 files.
Process
- Scope: Map files to create/modify, dependencies, existing constraints
- Write Plan: Save to
meta/plans/YYYY-MM-DD-<topic>.md - Review: Present for approval before writing
Task Design Rules
- Each task targets one file
- Tasks have verification criteria
- Dependencies are explicit
- Content is concrete (not "flesh out")
- YAGNI — if not needed for current scope, cut it
Checkpoint Pattern
For 5+ task plans, insert checkpoints every 3-5 tasks for author review.
Out of Scope
Does NOT write content (use /writing-science or /writing-worldbuilding). Does NOT interrogate decisions (use /interrogating-design).