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BMAD-METHOD/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/templates/cover-design-brief-tmpl.yaml
DrBalls b756790c17 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>
2025-08-16 23:55:43 -05:00

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---
template:
id: cover-design-brief-tmpl
name: Cover Design Brief
version: 1.0
description: Structured form capturing creative and technical details for cover design
output:
format: markdown
filename: "{{title}}-cover-brief.md"
workflow:
elicitation: true
allow_skip: false
sections:
- id: book_metadata
title: Book Metadata
instruction: |
Define book information:
- Title and subtitle
- Author name
- Series name and number (if applicable)
- Genre and subgenre
- Target audience demographics
- Publication date
elicit: true
- id: technical_specs
title: Technical Specifications
instruction: |
Specify print requirements:
- Trim size (e.g., 6x9 inches)
- Page count estimate
- Paper type and color
- Print type (POD, offset)
- Cover finish (matte/glossy)
- Spine width calculation
elicit: true
- id: creative_direction
title: Creative Direction
instruction: |
Define visual style:
- Mood/tone keywords (3-5 words)
- Primary imagery concepts
- Color palette preferences
- Font style direction
- Competitor covers for reference
- What to avoid
elicit: true
- id: front_cover
title: Front Cover Elements
instruction: |
Specify front cover components:
- Title treatment style
- Author name placement
- Series branding
- Tagline or quote
- Visual hierarchy
- Special effects (foil, embossing)
elicit: true
- id: spine_design
title: Spine Design
instruction: |
Design spine layout:
- Title orientation
- Author name
- Publisher logo
- Series numbering
- Color/pattern continuation
elicit: true
- id: back_cover
title: Back Cover Content
instruction: |
Plan back cover elements:
- Book blurb (150-200 words)
- Review quotes (2-3)
- Author bio (50 words)
- Author photo placement
- ISBN/barcode location
- Publisher information
- Website/social media
elicit: true
- id: digital_versions
title: Digital Versions
instruction: |
Specify digital adaptations:
- Ebook cover requirements
- Thumbnail optimization
- Social media versions
- Website banner version
- Resolution requirements
elicit: true