# Greyhaven AI Claude Code Config Creative Writing > Creative Writing - Skill: `tomevault-io/greyhaven-ai-claude-code-config-creative-writing` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/greyhaven-ai-claude-code-config-creative-writing` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/greyhaven-ai-claude-code-config-creative-writing/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Coding & Dev Tools - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/greyhaven-ai-claude-code-config-creative-writing --- # Creative Writing Professional writing assistance across genres: blogs, research, fiction, essays, and marketing copy. ## Writing Philosophy Great writing follows universal principles regardless of genre: 1. **Clarity** - Every sentence serves a purpose 2. **Voice** - Consistent tone appropriate to audience 3. **Structure** - Logical flow that guides readers 4. **Engagement** - Hooks, tension, and payoff 5. **Polish** - Refined through editing ## Genre Selection Choose your writing type to load genre-specific guidance: | Genre | Reference | Best For | |-------|-----------|----------| | Blog posts | `references/blog-writing.md` | SEO content, thought leadership, tutorials | | Research articles | `references/research-writing.md` | Academic papers, whitepapers, reports | | Fiction | `references/fiction-writing.md` | Novels, short stories, creative narratives | | Essays | `references/essay-writing.md` | Arguments, analysis, personal reflection | | Marketing copy | `references/marketing-writing.md` | Landing pages, emails, ads | ## Universal Writing Process ### Phase 1: Understand Before writing, clarify: 1. **Audience** - Who reads this? What do they know? 2. **Purpose** - Inform, persuade, entertain, or inspire? 3. **Constraints** - Word count, tone, format requirements? 4. **Success criteria** - What makes this piece successful? ### Phase 2: Structure Create an outline before drafting: ``` 1. Hook/Opening - Grab attention 2. Context - Set the stage 3. Main content - Deliver value - Point A with support - Point B with support - Point C with support 4. Conclusion - Synthesize and call to action ``` ### Phase 3: Draft Write freely without self-editing: - **First draft is discovery** - Find what you're really saying - **Momentum over perfection** - Keep moving forward - **Mark uncertainties** - Use [TODO] or [CHECK] placeholders - **Write the easy parts first** - Build confidence ### Phase 4: Revise Systematic revision passes: 1. **Structure pass** - Does the logic flow? 2. **Clarity pass** - Is each sentence clear? 3. **Voice pass** - Is the tone consistent? 4. **Trim pass** - Cut unnecessary words 5. **Polish pass** - Refine word choices ### Phase 5: Finalize Pre-publish checklist in `checklists/pre-publish-checklist.md`. ## Templates Ready-to-use structures: | Template | Use Case | |----------|----------| | `templates/blog-post.md` | Standard blog structure | | `templates/research-article.md` | Academic/professional paper | | `templates/fiction-chapter.md` | Novel chapter structure | | `templates/essay.md` | Argumentative essay | | `templates/landing-page.md` | Marketing landing page | ## Writing Techniques ### Hook Patterns **Question hook**: "Have you ever wondered why...?" **Statistic hook**: "73% of developers struggle with..." **Story hook**: "Last Tuesday, everything changed when..." **Contrarian hook**: "Everything you know about X is wrong." **Promise hook**: "By the end of this article, you'll be able to..." ### Transition Patterns **Additive**: Furthermore, Additionally, Moreover **Contrasting**: However, On the other hand, Nevertheless **Causal**: Therefore, As a result, Consequently **Sequential**: First, Next, Finally **Exemplifying**: For example, Specifically, Consider ### Ending Patterns **Summary**: Recap key points **Call to action**: Direct next step **Question**: Provoke continued thought **Vision**: Paint future picture **Circle back**: Return to opening ## Readability Guidelines | Audience | Reading Level | Sentence Length | |----------|---------------|-----------------| | General public | 8th grade | 15-20 words | | Professional | 10th grade | 20-25 words | | Academic | 12th+ grade | 25-30 words | | Technical | Varies | Match documentation style | ### Readability Techniques - **Short paragraphs** - 3-4 sentences max - **Active voice** - "The team built" not "It was built by" - **Concrete nouns** - "hammer" not "implement" - **Strong verbs** - "sprint" not "move quickly" - **No jargon** - Unless audience expects it ## Checklists Quality assurance tools: | Checklist | Purpose | |----------------------------------------|--------------------------------| | `checklists/pre-publish-checklist.md` | Final review before publishing | | `checklists/revision-checklist.md` | Systematic revision passes | | `checklists/prose-revision-checkpoint.md` | Inter-phase quality gate for revision pipeline | | `checklists/novel-development-checkpoint.md` | Inter-phase quality gate for novel development pipeline | | `checklists/manuscript-audit-checkpoint.md` | Audit completion gate for manuscript audit pipeline | | `checklists/content-production-checkpoint.md` | Inter-phase quality gate for content production pipeline | | `checklists/review-synthesis-checkpoint.md` | Synthesis gate for review synthesis pipeline | ## Prose Revision Pipeline A 6-phase systematic revision pipeline for manuscripts, using SVQ scoring as the quality metric. Designed for multi-book series but works on single manuscripts. ### Reference Documents | Reference | Path | Purpose | |-----------|------|---------| | Master SOP | `references/prose-revision/prose-revision-sop.md` | Framework overview, operational rules, config template | | Phase 1 | `references/prose-revision/phase-1-surface-cleanup.md` | Verbal tics, closing spirals, voice differentiation | | Phase 2 | `references/prose-revision/phase-2-prose-craft.md` | Perception verbs, over-explanation, sentence variety | | Phase 3 | `references/prose-revision/phase-3-svq-polish.md` | Targeted over-explanation, counterpoint injection | | Phase 4 | `references/prose-revision/phase-4-sentence-architecture.md` | Em-dash density, sentence shapes, character metaphors | | Phase 5 | `references/prose-revision/phase-5-enrichment.md` | Sensory anchoring, body moments, dialogue beats | | Phase 6 | `references/prose-revision/phase-6-final-audit.md` | SVQ scoring, consistency verification, final report | ### Commands | Command | Purpose | |---------|---------| | `/prose-revision` | Run the full 6-phase pipeline with quality gates | | `/revision-phase` | Run a single phase for targeted reruns or recovery | ### Pipeline Flow ``` Phase 1 (cuts) -> Phase 2 (cuts) -> Phase 3 (cuts) -> Phase 4 (refine) -> Phase 5 (adds) -> Phase 6 (audit) | | | | | | checkpoint checkpoint checkpoint checkpoint checkpoint checkpoint + SVQ score + SVQ score + SVQ score ``` ## Novel Development Pipeline A 5-phase pre-production pipeline for novels, using NRS scoring (Narrative Readiness Score) as the quality metric. Produces a Novel Foundation Package ready for drafting. ### Reference Documents | Reference | Path | Purpose | |-----------|------|---------| | Master SOP | `references/novel-development/novel-development-sop.md` | NRS framework, operational rules, config template | | Phase 1 | `references/novel-development/phase-1-research.md` | Genre conventions, setting research, thematic context | | Phase 2 | `references/novel-development/phase-2-foundation.md` | Character profiles, world bible, beat sheet (3 agents parallel) | | Phase 3 | `references/novel-development/phase-3-structure.md` | Chapter-by-chapter outline with scene breakdowns | | Phase 4 | `references/novel-development/phase-4-dialogue.md` | Voice guides, sample dialogue, scene dialogue notes | | Phase 5 | `references/novel-development/phase-5-integration.md` | Consistency check, NRS scoring, Novel Foundation Package | ### Commands | Command | Purpose | |---------|---------| | `/writing-team` | Run the full 5-phase novel development pipeline | | `/novel-phase` | Run a single phase for targeted reruns or recovery | ### Pipeline Flow ``` Phase 1 (research) -> Phase 2 (foundation: 3 agents parallel) -> Phase 3 (structure) -> Phase 4 (dialogue) -> Phase 5 (integration) | | | | | checkpoint checkpoint checkpoint checkpoint checkpoint + NRS score + NRS score ``` ## Manuscript Audit Pipeline A parallel-dispatch audit pipeline for manuscripts, using SVQ, Believability, and World Consistency scores with acceptance thresholds. ### Reference Documents | Reference | Path | Purpose | |-----------|------|---------| | Master SOP | `references/manuscript-audit/manuscript-audit-sop.md` | Acceptance thresholds, synthesis protocol, config template | | Believability | `references/manuscript-audit/audit-believability.md` | Verisimilitude, consistency, plausibility (0-100 score) | | Prose Quality | `references/manuscript-audit/audit-prose-quality.md` | SVQ scoring in audit mode (1-10 per dimension) | | World Consistency | `references/manuscript-audit/audit-world-consistency.md` | Rule verification, timeline, system coherence | ### Acceptance Thresholds | Decision | SVQ Composite | Believability | World Issues | |----------|:------------:|:-------------:|:------------:| | **ACCEPT** | >= 7.0 | >= 80/100 | No critical issues | | **REVISE** | 5.0 - 6.9 | 60 - 79 | Major issues | | **REWORK** | < 5.0 | < 60 | Critical issues | ### Command | Command | Purpose | |---------|---------| | `/writing-audit` | Run the parallel 3-agent manuscript audit with synthesis | ## Content Production Pipeline A 4-phase sequential pipeline for non-fiction content, using CRS scoring (Content Readiness Score) as the quality metric. Produces a Content Production Package ready for writing. ### Reference Documents | Reference | Path | Purpose | |-----------|------|---------| | Master SOP | `references/content-production/content-production-sop.md` | CRS framework, operational rules, config template | | Phase 1 | `references/content-production/phase-1-strategy.md` | Audience analysis, keyword research, content calendar | | Phase 2 | `references/content-production/phase-2-research.md` | Factual research per content piece | | Phase 3 | `references/content-production/phase-3-outline.md` | Production-ready outlines mapped to keywords | | Phase 4 | `references/content-production/phase-4-production-readiness.md` | Lead synthesis, CRS scoring, Content Production Package | ### Command | Command | Purpose | |---------|---------| | `/content-team` | Run the full 4-phase content production pipeline | ### Pipeline Flow ``` Phase 1 (strategy) -> Phase 2 (research) -> Phase 3 (outline) -> Phase 4 (readiness) | | | | checkpoint checkpoint checkpoint checkpoint + CRS score + CRS score ``` ## Review Synthesis Pipeline A parallel-dispatch review pipeline with structured synthesis protocol for resolving reviewer disagreements. ### Reference Documents | Reference | Path | Purpose | |-----------|------|---------| | Master SOP | `references/review-synthesis/review-synthesis-sop.md` | Synthesis protocol, review focus mapping, config template | | Editorial | `references/review-synthesis/review-editorial.md` | Developmental feedback, line editing, copy editing | | Prose Quality | `references/review-synthesis/review-prose-quality.md` | SVQ scoring, style analysis, voice profiling | | Dialogue | `references/review-synthesis/review-dialogue.md` | Voice differentiation, subtext, authenticity | ### Synthesis Protocol | Agreement Level | Rule | Action | |----------------|------|--------| | All 3 agree | High confidence | Highest priority in revision list | | 2 of 3 agree | Majority | Include with dissenting note | | All 3 disagree | Author decides | Present all perspectives | | Severity conflict | Highest wins | If one says critical, it is critical | ### Command | Command | Purpose | |---------|---------| | `/writing-review` | Run the parallel 3-agent review with synthesis | ## Use This Skill When - Writing any form of content from scratch - Improving existing drafts - Learning writing techniques - Structuring complex pieces - Overcoming writer's block - Editing for clarity and impact - Running systematic manuscript revision pipelines - Developing novel foundations with structured pre-production - Auditing manuscripts for quality and consistency - Producing content with strategy-first workflows - Synthesizing multi-reviewer feedback into actionable revision lists ## Related Skills - `prompt-engineering` - Crafting effective prompts - `documentation-alignment` - Technical documentation --- **Skill Version**: 1.2 **Genres Covered**: Blog, Research, Fiction, Essay, Marketing **Pipelines**: Prose Revision, Novel Development, Manuscript Audit, Content Production, Review Synthesis **Last Updated**: 2026-02-06 --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/greyhaven-ai) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.