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BMAD-METHOD/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/templates/premise-brief-tmpl.yaml
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---
template:
id: premise-brief-tmpl
name: Premise Brief
version: 1.0
description: One-page document expanding a 1-sentence idea into a paragraph with stakes
output:
format: markdown
filename: "{{title}}-premise.md"
workflow:
elicitation: true
allow_skip: false
sections:
- id: one_sentence
title: One-Sentence Summary
instruction: |
Create a compelling one-sentence summary that captures:
- The protagonist
- The central conflict
- The stakes
Example: "When [inciting incident], [protagonist] must [goal] or else [stakes]."
elicit: true
- id: expanded_paragraph
title: Expanded Paragraph
instruction: |
Expand the premise into a full paragraph (5-7 sentences) including:
- Setup and world context
- Protagonist introduction
- Inciting incident
- Central conflict
- Stakes and urgency
- Hint at resolution path
elicit: true
- id: protagonist
title: Protagonist Profile
instruction: |
Define the main character:
- Name and role
- Core desire/goal
- Internal conflict
- What makes them unique
- Why readers will care
elicit: true
- id: antagonist
title: Antagonist/Opposition
instruction: |
Define the opposing force:
- Nature of opposition (person, society, nature, self)
- Antagonist's goal
- Why they oppose protagonist
- Their power/advantage
elicit: true
- id: stakes
title: Stakes
instruction: |
Clarify what's at risk:
- Personal stakes for protagonist
- Broader implications
- Ticking clock element
- Consequences of failure
elicit: true
- id: unique_hook
title: Unique Hook
instruction: |
What makes this story special:
- Fresh angle or twist
- Unique world element
- Unexpected character aspect
- Genre-blending elements
elicit: true