Creative writing and storytelling powered by CellCog. Create stories, novels, screenplays, fan fiction, world building, character development, narrative design. AI-powered creative writing assistant.
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Story Cog - Storytelling Powered by CellCog
Create compelling stories with AI - from short fiction to novels to screenplays to immersive worlds.
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Prerequisites
This skill requires the cellcog skill for SDK setup and API calls.
clawhub install cellcog
Fire-and-forget - returns immediately
result = client.create_chat(
prompt="[your story request]",
notify_session_key="agent:main:main",
task_label="story-creation",
chat_mode="agent" # Agent mode for most stories
)
Daemon notifies you when complete - do NOT poll
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What Stories You Can Create
Short Fiction
Complete short stories:
- -Flash Fiction: "Write a 500-word horror story that ends with a twist"
- -Short Stories: "Create a 3,000-word sci-fi story about first contact"
- -Micro Fiction: "Write a complete story in exactly 100 words"
- -Anthology Pieces: "Create a short story for a cyberpunk anthology"
> "Write a 2,000-word short story:
>
> Genre: Magical realism
> Setting: A small Japanese village with a mysterious tea shop
> Theme: Grief and healing
>
> The protagonist discovers that the tea shop owner can brew memories into tea.
>
> Tone: Melancholic but hopeful. Studio Ghibli meets Haruki Murakami."
Novel Development
Long-form fiction support:
- -Novel Outlines: "Create a detailed outline for a fantasy trilogy"
- -Chapter Drafts: "Write Chapter 1 of my mystery novel"
- -Character Arcs: "Develop the protagonist's arc across a 3-act structure"
- -Plot Development: "Help me work through a plot hole in my thriller"
> "Create a detailed outline for a YA fantasy novel:
>
> Concept: A magic school where students' powers are tied to their fears
> Protagonist: 16-year-old who's afraid of being forgotten
> Antagonist: Former student whose fear consumed them
>
> Include:
> - Three-act structure
> - Major plot points
> - Character arcs for 4 main characters
> - Magic system explanation
> - Potential sequel hooks"
Screenwriting
Scripts for film and TV:
- -Feature Scripts: "Write the first 10 pages of a heist movie"
- -TV Pilots: "Create a pilot script for a workplace comedy"
- -Short Films: "Write a 10-minute short film script about loneliness"
- -Scene Writing: "Write the confrontation scene between hero and villain"
> "Write a cold open for a TV drama pilot:
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> Show concept: Medical thriller set in a hospital hiding dark secrets
> Tone: Tense, mysterious, hook the audience immediately
>
> The scene should:
> - Introduce the hospital setting
> - Hint at something wrong without revealing it
> - End on a moment that makes viewers need to know more
>
> Format: Standard screenplay format"
Fan Fiction
Stories in existing universes:
- -Continuations: "Write a story set after the events of [series]"
- -Alternate Universes: "Create an AU where [character] made a different choice"
- -Crossovers: "Write a crossover between [universe A] and [universe B]"
- -Missing Scenes: "Write the scene that happened between [event A] and [event B]"
World Building
Create immersive settings:
- -Fantasy Worlds: "Design a complete magic system for my novel"
- -Sci-Fi Settings: "Create the political structure of a galactic empire"
- -Historical Fiction: "Research and outline 1920s Paris for my novel"
- -Mythology: "Create a pantheon of gods for my fantasy world"
> "Build a complete world for a steampunk fantasy:
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> Core concept: Victorian era where magic is industrialized
>
> I need:
> - Geography (3 major nations)
> - Magic system and its limitations
> - Social structure and conflicts
> - Key historical events
> - Major factions and their goals
> - Technology level and aesthetics
> - 5 interesting locations with descriptions"
Character Development
Deep character work:
- -Character Bibles: "Create a complete character bible for my protagonist"
- -Backstories: "Write the backstory of my villain"
- -Dialogue Voice: "Help me develop a unique voice for this character"
- -Relationships: "Map out the relationships between my ensemble cast"
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Story Genres
| Genre | Characteristics | CellCog Strengths |
|-------|-----------------|-------------------|
| Fantasy | Magic, world building, epic scope | Deep world creation, consistent magic systems |
| Sci-Fi | Technology, speculation, ideas | Hard science integration, future extrapolation |
| Mystery/Thriller | Suspense, clues, twists | Plot structure, misdirection, pacing |
| Romance | Emotional depth, relationships | Character chemistry, emotional beats |
| Horror | Fear, atmosphere, dread | Tension building, psychological depth |
| Literary | Theme, style, meaning | Nuanced prose, thematic depth |
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Chat Mode for Stories
| Scenario | Recommended Mode |
|----------|------------------|
| Short stories, scenes, character work, outlines | "agent" |
| Complex narratives, novel development, deep world building | "agent team" |
"agent" for most creative writing. Short stories, individual scenes, and character development execute well in agent mode.
Use "agent team" for narrative complexity - novel-length outlines, intricate plot development, or multi-layered world building that benefits from deep thinking.
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Example Prompts
Complete short story:> "Write a complete 2,500-word science fiction short story:
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> Title: 'The Last Upload'
> Concept: In a world where consciousness can be uploaded, one person chooses to be the last to die naturally
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> Structure: Non-linear, moving between their final day and key memories
> Tone: Philosophical, bittersweet
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> End with an ambiguous moment that makes readers question their own choice."
Character development:> "Create a complete character bible for a morally complex antagonist:
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> Setting: Modern political thriller
> Role: Senator who believes they're saving the country through corrupt means
>
> Include:
> - Detailed backstory (childhood, formative events)
> - Psychology (fears, desires, defense mechanisms)
> - Relationships (family, allies, enemies)
> - Speech patterns and mannerisms
> - Their 'truth' they tell themselves
> - What would make them change"
World building:> "Design the magic system for a fantasy novel:
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> Constraints:
> - Magic has a real cost (not just tiredness)
> - Some people are born with it, some earn it
> - It should enable interesting conflicts
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> I need:
> - How magic works mechanically
> - Its limitations and costs
> - How society treats magic users
> - How it's learned/controlled
> - 5 example uses (combat, utility, creative)
> - Potential for abuse and safeguards"
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Tips for Better Stories
1. Genre expectations: Readers have expectations. Honor them or subvert them intentionally, but know what they are.
2. Character drives plot: Give CellCog clear character motivations. Plot emerges from characters wanting things.
3. Specific details: "A coffee shop" is generic. "A coffee shop with mismatched furniture and a cat named Hemingway" is memorable.
4. Emotional truth: Even in fantasy, the emotions should feel real. Specify the emotional journey you want.
5. Show, don't tell: Ask for scenes, not summaries. "Write the moment she realizes..." not "Describe that she was sad."
6. Iterate: First drafts are starting points. Use CellCog to revise, expand, and refine.
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