sethshoultes/authors-build-relationship
skills/authors-build-relationship/SKILL.md
Build a relationship entry between two existing characters in the project bible. Usage - /authors-build-relationship <character-a> <character-b>. Six questions covering type, power dynamic, history, current conflict, shared vocabulary, secrets and wrong assumptions. Updates the
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Updated Apr 25, 2026
$ install --global
skillsauthnpx skillsauth add sethshoultes/great-authors-plugin authors-build-relationshipInstall this skill globally with one command. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf.
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SKILL.md
- name:
- authors-build-relationship
- description:
- Build a relationship entry between two existing characters in the project bible. Usage - /authors-build-relationship <character-a> <character-b>. Six questions covering type, power dynamic, history, current conflict, shared vocabulary, secrets and wrong assumptions. Updates the ## Connections section of BOTH character files with reciprocal entries. Both characters must already exist as .great-authors/characters/<name>.md files.
/authors-build-relationship <character-a> <character-b>
Build a relationship entry between two existing characters.
When to use
- Two characters in your project have a significant relationship and you want it documented in both files.
- You're noticing that a relationship is driving multiple scenes and deserves craft-level attention.
- Before drafting a scene featuring both characters, so the draft respects their established dynamic.
Not for: creating new characters (use /authors-build-character); drafting a scene between them (use /authors-channel <author> or /authors-draft).
Instructions for Claude
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Parse arguments: both character names required. Lowercase, hyphenated (matching the character file names).
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Verify both character files exist:
.great-authors/characters/<character-a>.md.great-authors/characters/<character-b>.md
If either is missing, tell the user and offer to run
/authors-build-characterfor the missing one first. Do not proceed until both exist. -
Verify characters are different. If
<character-a>and<character-b>are the same, ask the user to pick a different second character. -
Check for existing connection between them in either file's
## Connectionssection. If found, ask: extend / replace / cancel. Default extend. -
Dispatch relationship-builder via
Agenttool:subagent_type: relationship-builder- Prompt:
Mode: interactive,Character A: <name>,Character B: <name>,Working directory: <cwd>.
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Relay the interview. Six questions, one at a time.
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Confirm update:
Updated .great-authors/characters/<character-a>.md and .great-authors/characters/<character-b>.md Type: <type> Live tension: <one-line> Next: run /authors-channel <author> to draft a scene between them, or /authors-build-relationship for another pair.
Notes
- This skill modifies TWO files. Both updates happen or neither does.
- If the user says "cancel" mid-interview, stop and confirm no files were written.
- The reciprocal entries are deliberately asymmetric — each character has their own POV on the relationship.
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