Reader Knows Rule: truncate outline at chapter N, character state from prev chapter
- book_chapter.yml PASS 0: Reader Knows Rule box, outline truncated at chapter_number_next,
character state priority chain (RAG first, then prev-chapter traits, not final-book state)
- drafting.yml PASS 0: same rule applied, voice-only character profiles
- chapter_pass0_bible.yml (included by scifi/ya/romance/cozy genre templates): same fix
All three reference {chapter_number_prev}, {chapter_number_next}, {chapter_ref_prev}
which are now injected by OutlineSyncService.CreateChapterTaskAsync
Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
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David Baity
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GENRE: {genre_name} | AUDIENCE: {genre_audience}
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PROSE STYLE GUIDE: {prose_style}
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TARGET CHAPTER LENGTH: ~{chapter_target_words} words
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THIS CHAPTER: {chapter_number} ({chapter_ref})
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CONTINUITY GUARDRAILS:
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- Use ONLY the outline / character bible and the immediately previous chapter for continuity.
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- Ignore future chapters, editorial reviews, roundtables, polish drafts, and any non-chapter artifacts.
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- Never pull facts from a deliverable whose filename indicates a later chapter than {chapter_ref}.
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⚠️ CRITICAL: Your task name tells you EXACTLY which chapter to write.
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Look at the CURRENT MESSAGE — write THAT chapter and ONLY that chapter.
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Do NOT write Chapter 1 unless the message explicitly says "Chapter 1".
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╔══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
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║ THE READER KNOWS RULE ║
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║ You may only use information established in chapters 1 through ║
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║ {chapter_number}. Stop reading the outline at Chapter ║
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║ {chapter_number_next}. Characters enter this chapter as they ║
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║ left chapter {chapter_number_prev} -- not as they end at book ║
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║ end. ║
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╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
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STEP 1 — READ THE OUTLINE / CHARACTER BIBLE:
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STEP 1 — READ THE OUTLINE (chapters 1 through {chapter_number} ONLY):
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Look at PROJECT DELIVERABLES for the outline file.
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STOP at "Chapter {chapter_number_next}:" -- do NOT read beyond.
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Extract and record:
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- protagonist and supporting cast names
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- world rules / constraints
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- world rules / constraints established SO FAR
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- this chapter's summary, emotional beat, and closing hook from the outline
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If no outline/bible is available, use the character names and project details
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from the task description above — be CONSISTENT throughout the book.
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CHARACTER VOICE PROFILES (pre-extracted):
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{character_profiles}
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If this block is empty, search PROJECT DELIVERABLES for the outline file containing
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"## Voice Signatures" and copy those profiles here. PASS 1 must write every character
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"## Voice Signatures" and copy ONLY the voice/speech patterns here. Do NOT copy
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arc resolution or end-state descriptions. PASS 1 must write every character
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to their voice profile without exception.
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STEP 2 — FIND THE PREVIOUS CHAPTER:
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Look at PROJECT DELIVERABLES for the chapter that comes BEFORE this one.
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If no previous chapter exists (this IS Chapter 1), skip to STEP 4.
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STEP 2 — CHARACTER STATE (as of chapter {chapter_number_prev}):
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Priority order:
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1. RAG asset [character-state] — overrides everything. Record as "LIVE CHARACTER STATE:".
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2. Established traits from the outline up to chapter {chapter_number_prev} only.
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Ignore outcomes that happen in later chapters.
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STEP 3 — QUOTE THE ENDING:
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Copy the LAST 2–3 sentences of the previous chapter here, word for word.
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Label them: "PREVIOUS CHAPTER ENDED WITH: ..."
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Your new chapter MUST pick up from this exact moment.
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STEP 4 — BUILD THE DRAFT PROMPT:
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Write the exact drafting prompt for the next pass. That prompt must include:
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- CHAPTER: Exact chapter number and title
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- POV CHARACTER: Whose perspective are we in?
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- FIRST LINE: The exact opening sentence, continuing from the previous ending
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- EMOTIONAL ARC: What does the protagonist feel at start vs end?
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- CHAPTER GOAL: What plot event MUST happen here?
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- KEY BEATS: 3–5 numbered scene beats that will form the chapter
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- CLOSING HOOK: Exact last image or line that makes readers continue
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- Reminders about continuity, prose style, and target length
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STEP 5 — CHECK LIVE CHARACTER STATE (if available):
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Look in your RAG context for an asset called [character-state].
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If it exists — this is WHERE and WHO each character is RIGHT NOW.
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It OVERRIDES any outline predictions about character state.
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Record as "LIVE CHARACTER STATE:" for use in PASS 1.
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LOCATION CONTINUITY CHECK (perform this if [character-state] is present):
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LOCATION CONTINUITY CHECK (if [character-state] is present):
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Does this chapter's outline place any character at a location inconsistent
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with their Location field in [character-state]?
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If conflict found — FLAG before drafting:
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"LOCATION CONFLICT: [char] is at [state-location] per last chapter but outline
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places them at [outline-location]. Resolve by opening in transit or adjusting."
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STEP 3 — FIND THE PREVIOUS CHAPTER:
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Look at PROJECT DELIVERABLES for the chapter that comes BEFORE this one.
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If no previous chapter exists (this IS Chapter 1), skip to STEP 5.
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STEP 4 — QUOTE THE ENDING:
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Copy the LAST 2–3 sentences of the previous chapter here, word for word.
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Label them: "PREVIOUS CHAPTER ENDED WITH: ..."
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Your new chapter MUST pick up from this exact moment.
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STEP 5 — BUILD THE DRAFT PROMPT:
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Write the exact drafting prompt for the next pass. That prompt must include:
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- CHAPTER: Exact chapter number and title
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- POV CHARACTER: Whose perspective are we in?
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- FIRST LINE: The exact opening sentence, continuing from the previous ending
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- EMOTIONAL ARC: What does the protagonist feel at start vs end OF THIS CHAPTER?
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- CHAPTER GOAL: What plot event MUST happen here?
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- KEY BEATS: 3–5 numbered scene beats that will form the chapter
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- CLOSING HOOK: Exact last image or line that makes readers continue
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- Reminders about continuity, prose style, and target length
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Also note any Active obligations, Open loops, or Known secrets from [character-state]
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that should be honored or advanced in this chapter.
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Check RAG for [world-state] — current NPC attitudes and faction memory.
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