Story Coach
Story Coach helps writers refine their narratives by offering feedback on plot, character development, and pacing – boosting creative output.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add story-coach npx -- -y @trustedskills/story-coach
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"story-coach": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/story-coach"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The story-coach skill helps users develop and refine narrative ideas. It provides feedback on plot, characters, and pacing within a story. This skill can also assist in brainstorming new story concepts and overcoming writer's block by suggesting alternative approaches to storytelling challenges.
When to use it
- You have a basic story idea but need help fleshing out the details.
- You’re struggling with plot holes or inconsistencies in your narrative.
- You want feedback on character development and motivations.
- You're experiencing writer's block and need fresh ideas for your story.
Key capabilities
- Provides feedback on plot structure
- Offers suggestions for character development
- Identifies pacing issues within a story
- Brainstorms new story concepts
Example prompts
- "I have an idea for a fantasy novel about a young mage, can you help me brainstorm some potential plot points?"
- "My protagonist's motivations aren't clear. Can you suggest ways to make them more compelling?"
- "The middle of my story feels slow. How could I improve the pacing?"
Tips & gotchas
To get the best results, provide as much detail as possible about your story idea or current draft. The skill’s effectiveness depends on the quality and clarity of the input provided.
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