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How to Create a Story How to create implementation-ready stories from epic backlog

Use the create-story workflow to prepare the next story from the epic backlog for implementation.

When to Use This

  • Before implementing each story
  • When moving to the next story in an epic
  • After sprint-planning has been run

:::note[Prerequisites]

  • BMad Method installed
  • SM (Scrum Master) agent available
  • Sprint-status.yaml created by sprint-planning
  • Architecture and PRD available for context :::

Steps

1. Load the SM Agent

Start a fresh chat and load the SM (Scrum Master) agent.

2. Run the Workflow

*create-story

3. Specify the Story

The agent will:

  • Read the sprint-status.yaml
  • Identify the next story to work on
  • Or let you specify a particular story

4. Review the Story File

The agent creates a comprehensive story file ready for development.

What You Get

A story-[slug].md file containing:

  • Story objective and scope
  • Acceptance criteria (specific, testable)
  • Technical implementation notes
  • References to architecture decisions
  • Dependencies on other stories
  • Definition of Done

Story Content Sources

The create-story workflow pulls from:

  • PRD — Requirements and acceptance criteria
  • Architecture — Technical approach and ADRs
  • Epic file — Story context and dependencies
  • Existing code — Patterns to follow (brownfield)

Example Output

## Objective
Implement email verification flow for new user registrations.

## Acceptance Criteria
- [ ] User receives verification email within 30 seconds
- [ ] Email contains unique verification link
- [ ] Link expires after 24 hours
- [ ] User can request new verification email

## Technical Notes
- Use SendGrid API per ADR-003
- Store verification tokens in Redis per architecture
- Follow existing email template patterns in /templates

## Dependencies
- Story 1.1 (User Registration) - DONE

## Definition of Done
- All acceptance criteria pass
- Tests written and passing
- Code review approved

Tips

  • Complete one story before creating the next — Focus on finishing
  • Ensure dependencies are DONE — Don't start blocked stories
  • Review technical notes — Align with architecture
  • Use the story file as context — Pass to dev-story workflow

Next Steps

After creating a story:

  1. Implement Story — Run dev-story with the DEV agent
  2. Code Review — Run code-review after implementation