Howells Fiction
howells-fiction is a Claude Code plugin for the Build phase that guides iterative drafting and craft-aware review to write complete novels with Claude.
by howells · github.com/howells/fiction
Draft and revise a full-length fiction manuscript chapter by chapter inside Claude Code with craft-aware feedback loops.
Add it to Claude Code
Install the plugin in Claude Code. One command, paste-ready.
/plugin install howells-fiction@howells/fictionBuilt to be called by your agent
Skillselion is itself an MCP server. Your agent can pull this entry and a paste-ready install config straight from the API - no copy-paste.
Retrieve this entry with skillselion.get_details("plugin:howells/fiction") and the paste-ready config with skillselion.get_install_config("plugin:howells/fiction").
What it does
howells-fiction is a Claude Code plugin marketplace entry aimed at solo writers and indie authors who want to produce a complete novel without leaving the agent. It packages fiction-specific skills and workflows around chapter generation, iterative revision, and craft-oriented feedback so Claude acts as a long-form creative partner rather than a one-shot copy generator. Use it when you already have a story direction and need sustained momentum across many scenes, consistent character voice, and structured passes over plot and prose. It matters for builders who treat a book as a shippable content product: you get repeatable chapter rituals, review hooks, and literary terminology baked into the plugin keywords (craftaware, prose, literary). The bundle is narrow—one plugin, fiction-only—which keeps scope honest compared with general writing marketplaces. Pair it with your own outline or beat sheet; expect to stay in the loop for creative decisions while the agent handles volume drafting and systematic critique.
Highlights
- End-to-end novel workflow from premise through completed chapters in Claude
- Iterative prose and structure passes with literary, craft-aware review
- Chapter-level drafting with feedback cycles for pacing, voice, and continuity
- Creative-fiction focus (not generic blogging or marketing copy)
- Single-plugin bundle dedicated to fiction and novel completion
Why builders use it
Solo authors stall when long-form fiction needs hundreds of coherent scenes without a structured agent workflow for chapters and literary revision.
After you add the plugin, Claude can run repeatable chapter drafting and feedback cycles until you have a complete manuscript-ready novel draft.
At a glance
- Type - Plugin in Productivity.
- Adoption - 0 installs, 4 stars, 0 votes.
FAQ
Who is howells-fiction for?
It is for solo fiction writers and creative builders who want Claude Code to help draft and revise a full novel with craft-focused feedback, not one-off articles.
When should I use howells-fiction?
Use it during Build when you are actively producing chapters and running iterative prose and structure reviews before you move to launch or distribution workflows.
How do I add howells-fiction to my agent?
Install the howells/fiction Claude Code plugin from the marketplace or repo, enable the bundled fiction plugin in Claude Code settings, then invoke its writing workflows from your project context.
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