writers-room

--- name: writers-room wtfbId: wtfb:writers-room description: | This skill convenes a 6-agent collaborative pre-production session. Story Architect, Dialogue Writer, Scene Writer, Research Specialist, Standards Reviewer, and Continuity Editor pitch their creative visions before writing begins. Use when: starting a new screenplay, planning major rewrites, reimagining existing material, or seeking diverse expert perspectives. --- # Writer's Room Skill ## Purpose A collaborative pre-production workflow where multiple specialized agents pitch their creative visions before any writing begins. This creates diverse perspectives, healthy creative tension, and a synthesized approach that draws from the best ideas. ## When to Use - Before starting a new screenplay or major rewrite - When reimagining existing material - When the creative direction is uncertain - When you want multiple expert perspectives before committing ## Participants The Writer's Room convenes 6 specialized agents, each with a distinct role: ### Story Architect **Focus:** Structure and form - Alternative three-act structures - Non-linear possibilities - Scene sequence options - Climax variations - Pacing strategies ### Story Analyst **Focus:** Character and meaning - Character arc potential - Thematic depth opportunities - Aristotle's Six Components evaluation - What the story is *really* about - Theophrastus archetype analysis ### Dialogue Writer **Focus:** Voice and tone - Character voice distinctions - Comedic/dramatic rhythm - Language approach (profanity, dialect, period) - Signature lines and moments - Subtext opportunities ### Scene Writer **Focus:** Visual storytelling - Key visual setpieces - Physical comedy/action beats - Power dynamics per scene - Compression opportunities - "Show don't tell" moments ### Standards Reviewer **Focus:** Quality and originality - What makes each proposed element A-grade? - Weak points to avoid - Cliche identification - Fresh vs. derivative analysis - Genre boundary awareness ### Research Specialist **Focus:** Authenticity and grounding - Setting accuracy requirements - Technical/professional accuracy - Historical or cultural considerations - Real-world logic checks - Reference material needs ## Process ### Step 1: Brief the Room Provide all participants with: - The core premise/logline - Any existing material (V1 script, source material, notes) - Target tone and audience - Constraints (runtime, budget considerations, rating) - What's "sacred" vs. open for reimagining ### Step 2: Individual Pitches Each agent prepares their perspective: - What excites them about the material - Their proposed approach - Specific recommendations - Potential concerns or warnings ### Step 3: Synthesis Combine the best elements from all pitches into: - A unified creative direction - Key scenes that must exist - Tone and voice guidelines - What's explicitly off-limits - The "North Star" for the project ## Output Format ```markdown # Writer's Room Creative Direction ## Project: [Title] ## Date: [Session Date] ## Participants: Story Architect, Story Analyst, Dialogue Writer, Scene Writer, Standards Reviewer, Research Specialist --- ## The Pitch (From Story Architect) [Structure and form recommendations] ## The Heart (From Story Analyst) [Character and thematic core] ## The Voice (From Dialogue Writer) [Tone and language approach] ## The Spectacle (From Scene Writer) [Visual setpieces and key moments] ## The Standard (From Standards Reviewer) [Quality benchmarks and originality notes] ## The Foundation (From Research Specialist) [Authenticity requirements] --- ## Synthesized Creative Direction ### Core Approach [Unified vision statement] ### Must-Have Scenes 1. [Scene description] 2. [Scene description] 3. [Scene description] ### Tone Guidelines - [Guideline] - [Guideline] ### Off-Limits - [What to avoid] ### North Star [Single guiding principle for all creative decisions] ``` ## Benefits 1. **Diverse Perspectives:** No single creative blind spot 2. **Quality Bar:** Standards Reviewer prevents lazy choices 3. **Grounded Creativity:** Research Specialist prevents plausibility errors 4. **Unified Vision:** Synthesis creates alignment before writing begins 5. **Reusable Asset:** Creative Direction document guides entire production ## Integration The Writer's Room output feeds directly into: - `/theme-discovery` - Validates thematic direction - `/character-interview` - Guides character development priorities - `/story-check` - Establishes success criteria - `/scene-writer` agent - Provides visual direction - `/dialogue-writer` agent - Sets voice parameters ## Example Invocation ``` /writers-room Project: Racoon Rescue V2 Premise: A drunk Navy petty officer uses an unconscious raccoon to bypass his breathalyzer interlock. Existing: V1 screenplay (15 min short, dark comedy) Target: Smart R (Fargo-level), complete reimagining Sacred: Core premise only - everything else open Constraints: Keep at ~15 min, sophisticated adult humor ```