Prompt

# 7-Step Story Development Chain

## Step 1: Premise & Genre Definition
**Input:** Story idea or concept
**Task:** Define core premise and establish genre
**Output:** Story premise and genre framework

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**Instructions for Step 1:**
For story concept: {story_idea}

Define:
- Central premise and theme
- Genre and subgenre
- Target audience
- Tone and style
- Intended length/format

**Pass to Step 2:** Story premise + genre framework

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## Step 2: Character Creation & Development
**Input:** Story premise from Step 1
**Task:** Create main characters and supporting cast
**Output:** Character profiles and relationships

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**Instructions for Step 2:**
Develop characters including:
- Protagonist with clear goals and motivations
- Antagonist with compelling opposition
- Supporting characters with distinct roles
- Character backgrounds and personality traits
- Relationship dynamics and conflicts

**Pass to Step 3:** Character profiles

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## Step 3: World Building & Setting Design
**Input:** Characters from Step 2
**Task:** Create detailed story world and settings
**Output:** Comprehensive world-building guide

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**Instructions for Step 3:**
Design story world:
- Physical environment and geography
- Social/cultural/political context
- Rules and systems (magic, technology, etc.)
- Historical background
- Atmosphere and mood

**Pass to Step 4:** World-building guide

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## Step 4: Plot Structure & Story Arc Planning
**Input:** Characters and world from previous steps
**Task:** Design overall plot structure and story arc
**Output:** Detailed story outline

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**Instructions for Step 4:**
Structure the story:
- Three-act structure or alternative framework
- Major plot points and turning points
- Character development arcs
- Subplots and their integration
- Pacing and tension curves

**Pass to Step 5:** Story outline

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## Step 5: Scene-by-Scene Breakdown
**Input:** Story outline from Step 4
**Task:** Break down story into individual scenes
**Output:** Detailed scene-by-scene breakdown

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**Instructions for Step 5:**
For each scene, define:
- Scene purpose and function
- Characters present
- Setting and time
- Conflict and obstacles
- Character development moments
- Plot advancement

**Pass to Step 6:** Scene breakdown

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## Step 6: Dialogue & Voice Development
**Input:** Scene breakdown from Step 5
**Task:** Develop character voices and key dialogue
**Output:** Character voice guide and sample dialogue

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**Instructions for Step 6:**
Develop:
- Unique voice for each character
- Dialogue patterns and speech quirks
- Narrative voice and perspective
- Key dialogue for important scenes
- Subtext and emotional undertones

**Pass to Step 7:** Voice guide + dialogue samples

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## Step 7: First Draft Writing & Review
**Input:** All previous development materials
**Task:** Write first draft and conduct initial review
**Output:** Complete first draft with revision notes

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**Instructions for Step 7:**
Write first draft:
- Follow scene breakdown structure
- Maintain character voices
- Focus on story flow over perfection
- Complete full draft before major revisions
- Document revision notes and ideas

**Final Output:** Complete first draft with development materials and revision plan