Bookstrap Edit Path

Edit Path Orchestrator

Execute the editing workflow end-to-end, reviewing and polishing completed sections.

What It Does

This orchestrator command:

1. Queries completed draft sections from the database
2. Invokes the editor agent for review passes
3. Generates edit reports with actionable feedback
4. Applies fixes (if instructed)
5. Marks sections as edited
6. Tracks editorial progress

Usage

/bookstrap-edit-path

Optional Parameters

/bookstrap-edit-path --chapter 3
/bookstrap-edit-path --mode standard
/bookstrap-edit-path --apply-fixes
/bookstrap-edit-path --section section_123

Edit Modes

Quick Pass (Surface Issues)

• Voice spot-checks (sample sections)
• Critical timeline queries only
• Obvious grammar/clarity issues
• ~15 minutes per chapter

Standard Review (Comprehensive - Default)

• Full voice consistency check
• All consistency queries
• Line-level editing suggestions
• Citation coverage audit
• ~45 minutes per chapter

Deep Edit (Publication-Ready)

• Standard review plus:
• Fact-checking against sources
• Character arc mapping
• Pacing analysis
• Style refinement
• Multiple passes
• ~2 hours per chapter

Workflow

1. Query Sections for Review

SELECT * FROM section
WHERE status = 'draft'
ORDER BY sequence ASC;

Or for specific chapter:

SELECT * FROM section
WHERE status = 'draft'
AND chapter = $chapter
ORDER BY sequence ASC;

2. Run Editorial Checks

a. Timeline Consistency Check

from scripts.editor_methods import EditorMethods

violations = editor.timeline_consistency_check(chapter)

# Returns:
# {
#   'character_state': [...],
#   'location_introduction': [...],
#   'event_sequence': [...],
#   'character_relationships': [...]
# }

b. Voice Consistency Check

brd_voice = extract_voice_requirements('BRD.md')

voice_issues = editor.voice_consistency_check(
    section_ids,
    brd_voice
)

c. Citation Verification

citation_issues = editor.citation_verification(
    chapter=chapter,
    min_citations_per_1000_words=2
)

# Returns:
# {
#   'uncited_sections': [...],
#   'weak_coverage': [...],
#   'low_reliability_sources': [...],
#   'conflicting_info': [...]
# }

3. Generate Edit Report

report = editor.generate_edit_report(
    chapter=chapter,
    output_file=f'logs/edit-report-chapter-{chapter}.md'
)

Report includes:

• Critical issues (must fix)
• Warnings (should fix)
• Suggestions (consider improving)
• Line-level edits (specific changes)
• Prioritized action items

4. Apply Fixes (Optional)

If --apply-fixes flag set, automatically apply objective fixes:

• Grammar corrections
• Consistency alignments (if unambiguous)
• Citation additions (where sources obvious)

DO NOT auto-fix:

• Voice/style changes
• Content restructuring
• Subjective improvements

5. Update Section Status

After review (and optional fixes):

UPDATE section:[id] SET
    status = 'edited',
    edited_at = time::now(),
    edit_report = $report_path;

6. Report Progress

EDIT PATH COMPLETE
==================

Chapter: [number]
Sections reviewed: [count]
Total words: [count]

ISSUES FOUND
------------
Critical: [count]
  - Timeline violations: [count]
  - Uncited sections: [count]

Warnings: [count]
  - Voice inconsistencies: [count]
  - Weak citations: [count]
  - Low reliability sources: [count]

Suggestions: [count]
  - Pacing improvements: [count]
  - Character development: [count]

EDIT REPORT
-----------
Saved to: logs/edit-report-chapter-[N].md

NEXT STEPS
----------
1. Review edit report for critical issues
2. Fix timeline violations manually
3. Add missing citations
4. Run /bookstrap-edit-path --chapter [N] again to verify fixes
5. When satisfied, run /bookstrap-export-chapter [N]

Error Handling

Database Query Failures

If consistency queries fail:

• Log the error
• Continue with remaining checks
• Report incomplete review in summary

BRD Not Found

If BRD.md cannot be loaded:

• Skip voice consistency check
• Continue with other checks
• Warn user to create BRD

No Sections to Review

If no draft sections found:

• Report status
• Suggest running /bookstrap-write-path first

Configuration

Respects settings from bookstrap.config.json:

{
  "orchestration": {
    "edit_path": {
      "default_mode": "standard",
      "auto_apply_fixes": false,
      "require_brd": true,
      "min_citation_density": 2.0,
      "save_reports": true,
      "report_directory": "logs/editorial"
    }
  }
}

Example Output

Starting edit path orchestration (standard mode)...

Loading BRD requirements...
Found voice requirements: conversational tone, third-person past tense

Reviewing Chapter 3 (5 sections, 6,234 words)

Running consistency checks...
├─ Timeline consistency... 2 violations found
├─ Voice consistency... 1 section flagged
├─ Citation verification... 1 uncited section, 2 weak coverage
└─ Checks complete

Generating edit report...
Report saved to: logs/edit-report-chapter-3.md

EDIT PATH COMPLETE
==================

Chapter: 3
Sections reviewed: 5
Total words: 6,234

ISSUES FOUND
------------
Critical: 3
  - Timeline violations: 2
    * Section 3.3: Character Erik appears but died in previous chapter
    * Section 3.4: Location used before introduction
  - Uncited sections: 1
    * Section 3.5: No source citations

Warnings: 3
  - Voice inconsistencies: 1
    * Section 3.2: Tone shifts from conversational to academic
  - Weak citations: 2
    * Section 3.1: Only 1.2 citations per 1000 words
    * Section 3.3: Only 1.5 citations per 1000 words

Suggestions: 0

CRITICAL FIXES NEEDED
---------------------

1. Section 3.3: Remove Erik or adjust death sequence
   Query: UPDATE character:erik SET death_sequence = 16;

2. Section 3.4: Add location introduction earlier
   Suggestion: Introduce location in Section 2.4

3. Section 3.5: Add source citations
   Recommendation: Run /bookstrap-query to find relevant sources

NEXT STEPS
----------
1. Fix critical timeline issues (see edit report)
2. Add citations to Section 3.5
3. Review voice inconsistency in Section 3.2
4. Re-run /bookstrap-edit-path --chapter 3 to verify fixes
5. When clean, export with /bookstrap-export-chapter 3

EDIT REPORT DETAILS
-------------------
Full report: logs/edit-report-chapter-3.md

Integration with Other Commands

Before

• /bookstrap-write-path - Complete sections to review
• /bookstrap-status - Check which sections are ready for editing

During

• May reference /bookstrap-query to find sources for citations

After

• Re-run /bookstrap-edit-path to verify fixes
• /bookstrap-export-chapter - Export polished chapter
• /bookstrap-export-book - Export entire manuscript

Review Workflow

First Pass (Draft Review)

# Review all draft sections
/bookstrap-edit-path --mode quick

# Fix critical issues manually

# Full review
/bookstrap-edit-path --mode standard

Second Pass (Refinement)

# After fixing critical issues
/bookstrap-edit-path --mode standard

# Verify fixes
# Apply final polish

Final Pass (Publication Ready)

# Deep edit for publication
/bookstrap-edit-path --mode deep

# Review edit report carefully
# Apply all suggestions
# Re-run until clean

Best Practices

1. Run after completing sections to catch issues early
2. Fix critical issues first (timeline, citations)
3. Review edit reports thoroughly before making changes
4. Re-run after fixes to verify resolution
5. Use appropriate mode for stage of manuscript
6. Save edit reports for reference
7. Don't auto-fix style - preserve author voice

Implementation Notes

This orchestrator is implemented as a skill that:

• Uses editor_methods.py for all checks
• Generates comprehensive markdown reports
• Can apply objective fixes if configured
• Updates section status to 'edited'
• Reports progress and issues to user

The orchestrator does NOT make subjective edits - it provides actionable feedback.