cw-style-skill-creator

Q: How do I install cw-style-skill-creator?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/haowjy/creative-writing-skills --skill cw-style-skill-creator in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/cw-style-skill-creator/ (personal) or .claude/skills/cw-style-skill-creator/ (project).

by haowjyAI & Agents

Creative writing skill for creating style skills that teach Claude to write in specific styles. Use when you want to create style guides that the cw-prose-writing skill can follow. Creates either simple markdown files or full .skill packages. Audience is AI (Claude), format is directive and example-based.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/haowjy/creative-writing-skills --skill cw-style-skill-creator

01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
02
Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads cw-style-skill-creator automatically when relevant.
03
Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

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:

**[Pattern name]:**
- [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

FAQ

What does the cw-style-skill-creator skill do?

How do I install cw-style-skill-creator?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/haowjy/creative-writing-skills --skill cw-style-skill-creator in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/cw-style-skill-creator/ (personal) or .claude/skills/cw-style-skill-creator/ (project).

Which AI agents can use cw-style-skill-creator?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is cw-style-skill-creator safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Who maintains cw-style-skill-creator?

It is published by haowjy in haowjy/creative-writing-skills. It has 94 recorded installs.