---
workflow:
  id: novel-serial-workflow
  name: Iterative Release Novel Workflow
  description: >-
    Web‑serial cycle with regular releases, reader feedback, and season‑end
    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