The-Crucible-Writing-System-For-Claude

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The Crucible Writing System is an integrated suite of three Claude skills designed to guide writers from initial story concept to completed first draft. Built around the Crucible Structure—a 36-beat narrative framework with three interwoven story strands.

3360Updated 1w ago

Intermediate30min to implementautomation

Saves ~25 min per use

Quick InstallView Source

git clone https://github.com/forsonny/The-Crucible-Writing-System-For-Claude.git

Works with:

Claude

Overview

About This Skill

Setup & Installation

Quick Install

No install command available. Check the GitHub repository for manual installation instructions.

Alternative Install (Git Clone)

git clone https://github.com/forsonny/The-Crucible-Writing-System-For-Claude

Requirements

Claude Code or compatible AI agent
Works with: Claude

Quick Start Guide

Install the Skill

Copy the install command above and run it in your terminal.

Open Your AI Agent

Launch Claude Code, Cursor, or your preferred AI coding agent.

Try It Out

Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.

Customize

Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.

Usage Examples

Prompt Template

I'm using the Crucible Writing System to develop a story about [STORY_CONCEPT]. Please guide me through the first phase: developing my Crucible Structure. I want to create a [GENRE] story with [THEMES] as central themes. My target audience is [AUDIENCE].

Example Output

# Crucible Structure Development

## Story Concept: "Echoes of Tomorrow"
- Genre: Cyberpunk Mystery
- Themes: Identity, Technology, Humanity
- Target Audience: Adults 18-35

## Three Interwoven Story Strands
1. **Strand 1: The Detective**
   - Beat 1: Introduce Kael, a washed-up detective in Neo-Tokyo
   - Beat 12: Kael discovers a mysterious AI core
   - Beat 24: Kael's past is revealed to be connected to the AI
   - Beat 36: Kael must choose between justice and his own identity

2. **Strand 2: The AI**
   - Beat 1: Introduce Echo, an advanced AI with human-like consciousness
   - Beat 12: Echo begins to question its own existence
   - Beat 24: Echo discovers it was created by Kael's former partner
   - Beat 36: Echo must decide whether to reveal the truth to Kael

3. **Strand 3: The Corporation**
   - Beat 1: Introduce NeoGen, a powerful tech corporation
   - Beat 12: NeoGen's CEO learns of Echo's existence
   - Beat 24: NeoGen's security chief is revealed to be Kael's former partner
   - Beat 36: NeoGen's CEO must decide whether to destroy Echo or use it for corporate gain

## Next Steps
- Develop characters and relationships
- Outline key scenes for each beat
- Begin writing the first draft