Style Skill Creator Create style skills that teach Claude your writing style. Critical: Audience is AI This creates AI instructions (for Claude to read), NOT human documentation (for authors to read). AI Instructions Human Documentation "When writing X, do Y" "The story uses X because Y" Directive commands Explanatory descriptions Pattern + examples Analysis + reasoning Step 1: Ask About Format Always ask first: Would you like me to create: 1. Simple markdown file (.md) - Quick, lightweight - Single file with style instructions 2. Full skill package (.skill) - Properly structured and validated - Can include reference files with examples - Better for complex styles Which format would you prefer? Simple Markdown Format
description : [ What this style covers ] alwaysApply : false
[Style Name] [Brief intro]
[Category] [Directive instructions with examples] Location: .cursor/rules/styles/[name].md or user-specified Full Skill Package Format Initialize python /mnt/skills/examples/skill-creator/scripts/init_skill.py [ skill-name ] --path [ output-dir ] Creates directory structure with SKILL.md, references/, scripts/, assets/ Customize SKILL.md structure:
name : [ skill - name ] description : Style skill for [ specific writing type ]
[Style Name]
Purpose Teaches Claude to write [X] in the author's style.
[Style Instructions] [Directive instructions organized by category] Add reference files if helpful: references/examples.md - Good/bad examples references/patterns.md - Detailed pattern library Delete unused directories (scripts/, assets/ if not needed) Package python /mnt/skills/examples/skill-creator/scripts/package_skill.py [ path-to-skill ] [ output-dir ] Creates validated .skill file ready to distribute. Writing Style: Directive and Technical Use imperative/command form: ✅ "Use short sentences during action" ✅ "Avoid dialogue tags" ✅ "Show emotion through action" ❌ "The author tends to use short sentences" (that's analysis, not instruction) Always include examples: ** Emotional beats: ** - Use action instead of emotional labels - Example: "Her hands trembled" not "She felt nervous" Pattern + Example format: **
- [Instruction about the pattern] - Example: [Concrete example] - Avoid: [What NOT to do] Common Style Skill Types Master Prose: Overall writing voice, sentence structure, tone Dialogue: Tag usage, action beats, subtext, character voice Action: Sentence length, detail level, pacing Description: Sensory detail, metaphors, level of detail Character Voice: Per-character speech patterns and vocabulary Formatting: Em dashes, ellipsis, scene breaks, thought formatting Creation Process 1. Gather Input From user description: "Describe your style to me" "What patterns should this cover?" From existing prose: "Can I read some chapters to identify patterns?" Read 2-3 chapters if provided 2. Ask About Format Simple .md or full .skill package? 3A. Simple Path Create markdown with sections Add directive instructions + examples Save to .cursor/rules/styles/ or specified location 3B. Full Skill Path Run init_skill.py Edit SKILL.md with style instructions Add reference files if helpful Delete unused directories Run package_skill.py Provide download link Examples Dialogue Style (Simple .md)
description : Dialogue writing conventions alwaysApply : false
Dialogue Style
Dialogue Tags ** Minimize "said": ** - Use action beats instead - Example: She crossed her arms. "Fine." - When using tags, prefer "said" to fancy verbs
Interruptions ** Use em dashes: ** - For interrupted speech: "I thought we could—" - Example: "Wait, I—" He grabbed her arm.
Subtext ** Characters avoid directness: ** - Show tension through what's NOT said - Example: "That's nice." (flat, clearly upset) - Avoid: "I'm angry!" (too direct) Character Voice
name : character - amber - voice description : Amber's voice and speech patterns
Character Voice: Amber
Speech Patterns ** Careful word choice: ** - Adult consciousness = measured speech - Avoids contractions when stressed - Example: "I do not want to go" not "I don't wanna go" ** Politeness as defense: ** - Overly formal when uncomfortable - Uses "please" and "thank you" excessively
Internal Monologue ** Analytical: ** - Observes and categorizes - Example: "Dr. Fuji's hands trembled—stress response, possibly guilt." Integration The workflow: User writes chapters naturally This skill converts patterns into style skills cw-prose-writing loads and follows those skills Result: Consistent AI-written prose in user's style