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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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多人互动:
- Multiple characters with distinct personalities, relationships, conflicts, and development.
- Show interactions through dialogue, actions, and psychological reactions.
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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.
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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.