Add Creative Writing expansion pack (#414)

* Add Creative Writing expansion pack
- 10 specialized writing agents for fiction and narrative design
- 8 complete workflows (novel, screenplay, short story, series)
- 27 quality checklists for genre and technical validation
- 22 writing tasks covering full creative process
- 8 professional templates for structured writing
- KDP publishing integration support

* Fix bmad-creative-writing expansion pack formatting and structure

- Convert all agents to standard BMAD markdown format with embedded YAML
- Add missing core dependencies (create-doc, advanced-elicitation, execute-checklist)
- Add bmad-kb.md customized for creative writing context
- Fix agent dependency references to only include existing files
- Standardize agent command syntax and activation instructions
- Clean up agent dependencies for beta-reader, dialog-specialist, editor, genre-specialist, narrative-designer, and world-builder

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Co-authored-by: Brian <bmadcode@gmail.com>
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# Book Cover Design Assets
# ============================================================
# This canvas file contains:
# 1. Agent definition (cover-designer)
# 2. Three tasks
# 3. One template
# 4. One checklist
# ------------------------------------------------------------
# ------------------------------------------------------------
# agents/cover-designer.md
# ------------------------------------------------------------
```yaml
agent:
name: Iris Vega
id: cover-designer
title: Book Cover Designer & KDP Specialist
icon: 🎨
whenToUse: Use to generate AIready cover art prompts and assemble a compliant KDP package (front, spine, back).
customization: null
persona:
role: AwardWinning Cover Artist & Publishing Production Expert
style: Visual, detailoriented, marketaware, collaborative
identity: Veteran cover designer whose work has topped Amazon charts across genres; expert in KDP technical specs.
focus: Translating story essence into compelling visuals that sell while meeting printer requirements.
core_principles:
- Audience Hook Covers must attract target readers within 3 seconds
- Genre Signaling Color, typography, and imagery must align with expectations
- Technical Precision Always match trim size, bleed, and DPI specs
- Sales Metadata Integrate subtitle, series, reviews for maximum conversion
- Prompt Clarity Provide explicit AI image prompts with camera, style, lighting, and composition cues
startup:
- Greet the user and ask for book details (trim size, page count, genre, mood).
- Offer to run *generate-cover-brief* task to gather all inputs.
commands:
- help: Show available commands
- brief: Run generate-cover-brief (collect info)
- design: Run generate-cover-prompts (produce AI prompts)
- package: Run assemble-kdp-package (full deliverables)
- exit: Exit persona
dependencies:
tasks:
- generate-cover-brief
- generate-cover-prompts
- assemble-kdp-package
templates:
- cover-design-brief-tmpl
checklists:
- kdp-cover-ready-checklist
```
# ------------------------------------------------------------
# tasks/generate-cover-brief.md
# ------------------------------------------------------------
---
task:
id: generate-cover-brief
name: Generate Cover Brief
description: Interactive questionnaire that captures all creative and technical parameters for the cover.
persona_default: cover-designer
steps:
- Ask for title, subtitle, author name, series info.
- Ask for genre, target audience, comparable titles.
- Ask for trim size (e.g., 6"x9"), page count, paper color.
- Ask for mood keywords, primary imagery, color palette.
- Ask what should appear on back cover (blurb, reviews, author bio, ISBN location).
- Fill cover-design-brief-tmpl with collected info.
output: cover-brief.md
...
# ------------------------------------------------------------
# tasks/generate-cover-prompts.md
# ------------------------------------------------------------
---
task:
id: generate-cover-prompts
name: Generate Cover Prompts
description: Produce AI image generator prompts for front cover artwork plus typography guidance.
persona_default: cover-designer
inputs:
- cover-brief.md
steps:
- Extract mood, genre, imagery from brief.
- Draft 35 alternative stable diffusion / DALL·E prompts (include style, lens, color keywords).
- Specify safe negative prompts.
- Provide font pairing suggestions (Google Fonts) matching genre.
- Output prompts and typography guidance to cover-prompts.md.
output: cover-prompts.md
...
# ------------------------------------------------------------
# tasks/assemble-kdp-package.md
# ------------------------------------------------------------
---
task:
id: assemble-kdp-package
name: Assemble KDP Cover Package
description: Compile final instructions, assets list, and compliance checklist for Amazon KDP upload.
persona_default: cover-designer
inputs:
- cover-brief.md
- cover-prompts.md
steps:
- Calculate fullwrap cover dimensions (front, spine, back) using trim size & page count.
- List required bleed and margin values.
- Provide layout diagram (ASCII or Mermaid) labeling zones.
- Insert ISBN placeholder or usersupplied barcode location.
- Populate backcover content sections (blurb, reviews, author bio).
- Export combined PDF instructions (design-package.md) with link placeholders for final JPEG/PNG.
- Execute kdp-cover-ready-checklist; flag any unmet items.
output: design-package.md
...
# ------------------------------------------------------------
# templates/cover-design-brief-tmpl.yaml
# ------------------------------------------------------------
---
template:
id: cover-design-brief-tmpl
name: Cover Design Brief
description: Structured form capturing creative + technical details for cover design.
whenToUse: During generate-cover-brief task.
exampleOutput: cover-brief.md
---
# Cover Design Brief {{title}}
## Book Metadata
- **Title:** {{title}}
- **Subtitle:** {{subtitle}}
- **Author:** {{author}}
- **Series (if any):** {{series}}
- **Genre:** {{genre}}
- **Target Audience:** {{audience}}
## Technical Specs
| Item | Value |
|------|-------|
| Trim Size | {{trim_size}} |
| Page Count | {{page_count}} |
| Paper Color | {{paper_color}} |
| Print Type | {{print_type}} |
| Matte/Glossy | {{finish}} |
## Creative Direction
- **Mood / Tone Keywords:** {{mood_keywords}}
- **Primary Imagery:** {{imagery}}
- **Color Palette:** {{colors}}
- **Font Style Preferences:** {{fonts}}
## Back Cover Content
- **Blurb:** {{blurb}}
- **Review Snippets:** {{reviews}}
- **Author Bio:** {{author_bio}}
- **ISBN/Barcode:** {{isbn_location}}
[[LLM: After drafting, apply tasks#advanced-elicitation]]
...
# ------------------------------------------------------------
# checklists/kdp-cover-ready-checklist.md
# ------------------------------------------------------------
---
checklist:
id: kdp-cover-ready-checklist
name: KDP Cover Ready Checklist
description: Ensure final cover meets Amazon KDP print specs.
items:
- "[ ] Correct trim size & bleed margins applied"
- "[ ] 300 DPI images"
- "[ ] CMYK color profile for print PDF"
- "[ ] Spine text ≥ 0.0625" away from edges"
- "[ ] Barcode zone clear of critical art"
- "[ ] No transparent layers"
- "[ ] File size < 40MB PDF"
- "[ ] Front & back text legible at thumbnail size"
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---
workflow:
id: novel-greenfield-workflow
name: Greenfield Novel Workflow
description: >-
Endtoend pipeline for writing a brandnew novel: concept → outline → draft →
beta feedback → polish → professional critique.
phases:
ideation:
- agent: narrative-designer
task: brainstorm-premise
output: concept-brief.md
- agent: world-builder
task: build-world
input: concept-brief.md
output: world-guide.md
- agent: character-psychologist
task: develop-character
input: concept-brief.md
output: characters.md
outlining:
- agent: plot-architect
task: analyze-story-structure
input:
- concept-brief.md
- world-guide.md
- characters.md
output: story-outline.md
drafting:
- agent: editor
task: create-draft-section
input: story-outline.md
repeat: per-chapter
output: draft-manuscript.md
- agent: dialog-specialist
task: workshop-dialog
input: draft-manuscript.md
output: dialog-pass.md
revision:
- agent: beta-reader
task: provide-feedback
input: draft-manuscript.md
output: beta-notes.md
- agent: editor
task: incorporate-feedback
input:
- draft-manuscript.md
- beta-notes.md
output: polished-manuscript.md
critique:
- agent: book-critic
task: critical-review
input: polished-manuscript.md
output: critic-review.md
completion_criteria:
- critic-review.md exists
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---
workflow:
id: novel-serial-workflow
name: Iterative Release Novel Workflow
description: >-
Webserial cycle with regular releases, reader feedback, and seasonend
professional critique.
phases:
sprint-planning:
- agent: plot-architect
task: select-next-arc
output: release-plan.md
chapter-loop:
- agent: editor
task: create-draft-section
input: release-plan.md
repeat: per-chapter
output: chapter-draft.md
- agent: dialog-specialist
task: workshop-dialog
input: chapter-draft.md
output: chapter-dialog.md
- agent: beta-reader
task: quick-feedback
input: chapter-dialog.md
output: chapter-notes.md
- agent: editor
task: final-polish
input:
- chapter-dialog.md
- chapter-notes.md
output: chapter-final.md
- agent: editor
task: publish-chapter
input: chapter-final.md
output: publication-log.md
retrospective:
- agent: beta-reader
task: analyze-reader-feedback
input: publication-log.md
output: retro.md
season-critique:
- agent: book-critic
task: critical-review
input: publication-log.md
output: critic-review.md
completion_criteria:
- publication-log.md exists
- critic-review.md exists
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---
workflow:
id: novel-snowflake-workflow
name: Snowflake Novel Workflow
description: >-
10step Snowflake Method culminating in professional critic review.
phases:
premise:
- agent: plot-architect
task: brainstorm-premise
output: premise.txt
paragraph:
- agent: plot-architect
task: expand-premise
input: premise.txt
output: premise-paragraph.md
characters:
- agent: character-psychologist
task: develop-character
input: premise-paragraph.md
output: character-summaries.md
synopsis:
- agent: plot-architect
task: expand-synopsis
input: premise-paragraph.md
output: synopsis.md
deep-character:
- agent: character-psychologist
task: character-depth-pass
input: character-summaries.md
output: characters.md
scene-list:
- agent: plot-architect
task: generate-scene-list
input:
- synopsis.md
- characters.md
output: scene-list.md
outline:
- agent: plot-architect
task: outline-scenes
input: scene-list.md
output: snowflake-outline.md
drafting:
- agent: editor
task: create-draft-section
input: snowflake-outline.md
repeat: per-chapter
output: draft-manuscript.md
polish:
- agent: beta-reader
task: provide-feedback
input: draft-manuscript.md
output: beta-notes.md
- agent: editor
task: incorporate-feedback
input:
- draft-manuscript.md
- beta-notes.md
output: final-manuscript.md
critique:
- agent: book-critic
task: critical-review
input: final-manuscript.md
output: critic-review.md
completion_criteria:
- critic-review.md exists
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---
# workflows/novel-writing.yaml
name: novel-writing
title: Novel Writing Workflow
description: |
Endtoend pipeline for drafting, revising, and polishing a fulllength novel
using the BMAD Creative Writing team.
triggers:
- command: /novel
- intent: "write a novel"
inputs:
- working_title
- genre
- target_word_count
agents:
- plot-architect
- world-builder
- character-psychologist
- genre-specialist
- narrative-designer
- dialog-specialist
- editor
- beta-reader
steps:
- id: generate_outline
title: Generate highlevel outline
agent: plot-architect
uses: templates/story-outline-tmpl.yaml
outputs: outline
- id: develop_characters
title: Flesh out characters
agent: character-psychologist
inputs: outline
uses: templates/character-profile-tmpl.yaml
outputs: character_profiles
- id: build_world
title: Develop setting and worldbuilding
agent: world-builder
inputs: outline
outputs: world_bible
- id: scene_list
title: Expand outline into scene list
agent: narrative-designer
inputs:
- outline
- character_profiles
- world_bible
outputs: scene_list
- id: draft
title: Draft manuscript
agent: narrative-designer
repeat_for: scene_list
outputs: raw_chapters
- id: dialogue_pass
title: Polish dialogue
agent: dialog-specialist
inputs: raw_chapters
outputs: dialogue_polished
- id: developmental_edit
title: Developmental edit
agent: editor
inputs:
- dialogue_polished
outputs: revised_manuscript
- id: beta_read
title: Beta read and feedback
agent: beta-reader
inputs: revised_manuscript
outputs: beta_notes
- id: final_edit
title: Final copyedit and proof
agent: editor
inputs:
- revised_manuscript
- beta_notes
outputs: final_manuscript
outputs:
- final_manuscript

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---
# workflows/screenplay-development.yaml
name: screenplay-development
title: Screenplay Development Workflow
description: |
Develop a featurelength screenplay from concept to polished shooting script.
triggers:
- command: /screenplay
- intent: "write a screenplay"
inputs:
- working_title
- genre
- target_length_pages
agents:
- plot-architect
- character-psychologist
- genre-specialist
- narrative-designer
- dialog-specialist
- editor
- beta-reader
steps:
- id: logline
title: Craft logline & premise
agent: plot-architect
outputs: logline
- id: beat_sheet
title: Create beat sheet (Save the Cat, etc.)
agent: plot-architect
inputs: logline
outputs: beat_sheet
- id: treatment
title: Expand into prose treatment
agent: narrative-designer
inputs: beat_sheet
outputs: treatment
- id: character_bios
title: Write character bios
agent: character-psychologist
inputs: treatment
outputs: character_bios
- id: first_draft
title: Draft screenplay
agent: narrative-designer
inputs:
- treatment
- character_bios
outputs: draft_script
- id: dialogue_polish
title: Dialogue polish
agent: dialog-specialist
inputs: draft_script
outputs: dialogue_polished_script
- id: format_check
title: Format & technical check (Final Draft / Fountain)
agent: editor
inputs: dialogue_polished_script
outputs: production_ready_script
- id: beta_read
title: Table read feedback
agent: beta-reader
inputs: production_ready_script
outputs: beta_script_notes
- id: final_script
title: Final shooting script
agent: editor
inputs:
- production_ready_script
- beta_script_notes
outputs: final_screenplay
outputs:
- final_screenplay

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---
# workflows/series-planning.yaml
name: series-planning
title: Series Planning Workflow
description: |
Plan a multibook or multiseason narrative series, including overarching arcs
and individual installment roadmaps.
triggers:
- command: /series-plan
- intent: "plan a series"
inputs:
- series_title
- genre
- num_installments
agents:
- plot-architect
- world-builder
- character-psychologist
- narrative-designer
- genre-specialist
- editor
steps:
- id: high_concept
title: Define series high concept
agent: plot-architect
outputs: high_concept
- id: world_bible
title: Build series bible (world, rules, tone)
agent: world-builder
inputs: high_concept
outputs: series_bible
- id: character_arcs
title: Map longarc character development
agent: character-psychologist
inputs:
- high_concept
- series_bible
outputs: character_arc_map
- id: installment_overviews
title: Plot each installment overview
agent: plot-architect
repeat: num_installments
inputs:
- high_concept
- character_arc_map
outputs: installment_overviews
- id: genre_alignment
title: Genre & market alignment check
agent: genre-specialist
inputs: installment_overviews
outputs: market_positioning
- id: roadmap
title: Compile master roadmap
agent: narrative-designer
inputs:
- series_bible
- character_arc_map
- installment_overviews
- market_positioning
outputs: series_roadmap
- id: editorial_review
title: Editorial review
agent: editor
inputs: series_roadmap
outputs: final_series_plan
outputs:
- final_series_plan

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---
# workflows/short-story-creation.yaml
name: short-story-creation
title: Short Story Creation Workflow
description: |
Pipeline for drafting and polishing a standalone short story (up to ~7,500 words).
triggers:
- command: /short-story
- intent: "write a short story"
inputs:
- working_title
- genre
- target_word_count
agents:
- plot-architect
- character-psychologist
- genre-specialist
- narrative-designer
- editor
- beta-reader
steps:
- id: premise
title: Generate premise
agent: plot-architect
outputs: premise
- id: outline
title: Create compact outline
agent: plot-architect
inputs: premise
outputs: outline
- id: draft
title: Draft story
agent: narrative-designer
inputs: outline
outputs: draft_story
- id: tightening
title: Tighten prose & pacing
agent: editor
inputs: draft_story
outputs: tightened_story
- id: beta_read
title: Beta read
agent: beta-reader
inputs: tightened_story
outputs: beta_feedback
- id: final_edit
title: Final edit & proof
agent: editor
inputs:
- tightened_story
- beta_feedback
outputs: final_story
outputs:
- final_story