narrative-conductor_skill

Overview

This skill defines and enforces the seven-act narrative architecture used for NEW TEMPS X episodes. It helps creators design a full episode arc or validate individual acts against strict structural, tonal, and thematic rules. Use it to ensure alternation of narrators, absence of sensationalism, and preservation of the Temps X documentary spirit.

How this skill works

The skill can generate a complete episode outline: title, a 2–3 paragraph narrative arc, and a single theme for each of the seven acts. It also validates proposed acts or full episodes against explicit criteria: structural role, narrator alternation, factual tone, and narrative resonance. Validation responses are returned in a concise JSON format with clear issues and actionable suggestions when rejection is necessary.

When to use it

• You need a complete 7-act episode arc that fits NEW TEMPS X format.
• You must validate one act or a full episode for structural and tonal compliance.
• You need to convert a scenario or research into a Temps X–style narrative trajectory.
• You want to audit content for sensationalism, Wikipedia-style summary, or broken narrator alternation.

Best practices

• Start by identifying the core question or philosophical hinge of the scenario.
• Respect the fixed order of the seven acts and alternate narrators (odd = Narrator 1, even = Narrator 2).
• Keep the Decryptage (Act II) factual and calm—no hype or marketing language.
• Use Act IV as a short immersive fiction piece without exposition; rely on prior acts for context.
• When rejecting, provide specific, actionable improvements and preserve strengths to guide revision.

Example use cases

• Create an episode arc about brain–computer interfaces, mapping scientific explanation to ethical tension and a short fictional scene.
• Validate Act III submitted by a writer to ensure it raises open questions rather than listing promises.
• Audit a complete draft episode for narrator alternation, act length balance, and avoidance of sensational claims.
• Transform research notes into a Temps X–compliant outline with themes per act and clear act connections.