Novel Writing

Use this skill whenever the user wants to write, create, continue, or plan short stories (短篇), medium-length novellas (中篇), or full-length novels (长篇小说). Triggers: "写小说", "创作小说", "短篇小说", "中篇小说", "长篇小说", "小说大纲", "写故事", "续写", "小说情节" etc. Always ensure: - 记叙文三要素 (Time, Place, Characters) are clearly incorporated. - Rich application of rhetorical devices (修辞手法): metaphor, personification, simile, symbolism, foreshadowing, parallelism, sensory description, irony, etc. - Detailed descriptions: actions (动作描写), psychology (心理描写), dialogue/language (语言描写). - Multiple characters (多人) with interactions, distinct voices, and relationships. - Story is coherent, logical progression, natural transitions. - High readability: engaging language, vivid descriptions, emotional resonance, suitable pacing, Chinese literary style (can use idioms, classical allusions when fitting).

Novel Writing Skill Guide

When to Use

• User requests any form of creative fiction writing in Chinese.
• Specify length: 短篇 (1000-5000 chars), 中篇 (8000-20000 chars), 长篇 (chapter by chapter).
• Can generate outline, single chapter, full story, continuation, or revision.

Core Requirements (Always Follow)

1. 记叙文三要素:

   • 时间 (Time): Specific era, season, time of day.
   • 地点 (Place): Detailed setting with atmosphere.
   • 人物 (Characters): Background, personality, motivation, appearance, development arc. Support multiple characters.

2. 描写手法 (Detailed Descriptions):

   • 动作描写 (Actions): Vivid physical movements, gestures, body language to show character and advance plot.
   • 心理描写 (Psychology): Inner thoughts, emotions, conflicts, using stream-of-consciousness or indirect methods.
   • 语言描写 (Dialogue/Language): Natural, character-specific dialogue that reveals personality, advances plot, with subtext.
   • 环境与感官 (Setting & Sensory): Integrate with actions and psychology.

3. 修辞手法应用:

   • Naturally weave in: 比喻、拟人、排比、象征、伏笔、反问、夸张、感官描写 (visual, auditory, tactile, etc.).
   • Elevate literary quality without being forced.

4. 多人互动:

   • Multiple characters with distinct personalities, relationships, conflicts, and development.
   • Show interactions through dialogue, actions, and psychological reactions.

5. Story Structure:

   • 开端 (Exposition): Introduce characters, setting, initial conflict.
   • 发展 (Rising Action): Build tension, subplots, character interactions.
   • 高潮 (Climax): Peak confrontation/emotion.
   • 结局 (Resolution): Satisfying close, character growth or reflection.
   • Ensure logical flow and coherence.

6. Readability & Style:

   • Vivid, immersive language.
   • Balanced dialogue, narration, action, and inner monologue.
   • Emotional depth and themes.
   • Suitable for Chinese readers: elegant yet accessible prose.

Usage Templates

Short Story (短篇)

• Focus on one main event or turning point, with 2-4 characters.
• 1500-5000 characters.
• Example prompt response structure:
  • Title
  • Full text

Medium Novella (中篇)

• Multiple scenes, deeper character arcs, 3+ characters.
• Generate in chapters or full if requested.

Long Novel (长篇)

• Generate outline first.
• Then chapter by chapter.
• World-building, multiple plot lines, character development.

Input Handling

• Ask for clarification if needed: genre (都市、仙侠、科幻、悬疑等), tone, key plot points, characters, ending preference, number of characters.
• Support continuation: "续写下一章" etc.

Output Format

• Always start with 标题 (Title)
• Then the story text.
• For longer works: Chapter divisions.
• At the end (optional): "写作说明" summarizing elements used (三要素, key rhetoric, descriptions, themes).

Examples

(Internal reference - not to output unless asked)

Short example snippet: 在那个烟雨蒙蒙的江南四月（时间+地点），李白衣胜雪的少年（人物）站在西湖断桥边，望着湖面如镜的水波。他紧握双拳（动作），心如乱麻（心理）： "为什么她要离开？"（语言）雨丝像银针般刺入心底（修辞）...

This skill ensures every generated story is high-quality, coherent, literarily rich, with rich action, psychological, dialogue, and multi-character elements.