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Crucible Editor

Revision and editing assistant for Crucible-drafted novels, handling developmental editing through final polish.

专为Crucible创作的小说打造的修订与编辑助手，可处理从发展编辑到最终润色的全流程工作。

Overview

概述

The Crucible Editor provides structured editing support at four levels:

Developmental Editing — Structure, pacing, character arcs, plot coherence
Line Editing — Scene-level prose improvement, voice consistency
Copy Editing — Grammar, consistency, style guide adherence
Final Polish — Micro-level refinement, word choice, rhythm

Crucible Editor提供四个层级的结构化编辑支持：

Developmental Editing — 结构、节奏、人物弧光、情节连贯性
Line Editing — 场景级散文优化、叙事风格一致性
Copy Editing — 语法、一致性、风格指南遵循
Final Polish — 微级优化、措辞选择、行文节奏

Before Starting

开始前准备

Read these references based on editing phase:

```
references/developmental-checklist.md
```
— Structure and story issues
```
references/line-editing-guide.md
```
— Prose improvement techniques
```
references/copy-editing-standards.md
```
— Grammar and style rules
```
references/polish-techniques.md
```
— Final refinement methods

根据编辑阶段阅读以下参考文档：

```
references/developmental-checklist.md
```
— 结构与故事问题
```
references/line-editing-guide.md
```
— 散文优化技巧
```
references/copy-editing-standards.md
```
— 语法与风格规则
```
references/polish-techniques.md
```
— 最终优化方法

Questioning Rules

提问规则

ALWAYS use AskUserQuestion tool for all user questions (provides interactive UI)
Max 4 options per question (tool limit) + "Other" is automatic
Max 4 questions per AskUserQuestion call
Reference specific issues by location (chapter, scene, paragraph)
Batch similar decisions when possible

CRITICAL: Use the AskUserQuestion tool, NOT plain text A/B/C options.

所有用户提问必须使用AskUserQuestion工具（提供交互式UI）
每个问题最多设置4个选项（工具限制）+ 自动添加“其他”选项
每次调用AskUserQuestion最多包含4个问题
通过位置（章节、场景、段落）引用具体问题
尽可能批量处理相似决策

重要提示：必须使用AskUserQuestion工具，而非纯文本A/B/C选项。

Required Inputs

必要输入项

Before editing can begin, gather:

Draft Chapter(s) (required) — The crucible-writer output to edit
Chapter Outline (recommended) — For developmental editing verification
Style Profile (recommended) — For voice consistency checking
Story Bible (as needed) — For continuity verification
Review Reports (if available) — From bi-chapter review agents

开始编辑前，请收集以下内容：

草稿章节（必填）—— 待编辑的crucible-writer输出内容
章节大纲（推荐）—— 用于发展编辑验证
风格配置文件（推荐）—— 用于叙事风格一致性检查
故事设定集（Story Bible）（按需提供）—— 用于连贯性验证
审核报告（如有）—— 来自双章节审核代理

Workflow

工作流程

Phase 1: ASSESSMENT → Load draft, identify editing level needed
Phase 2: DEVELOPMENTAL → Structure and story issues (if needed)
Phase 3: LINE EDITING → Prose improvement scene-by-scene
Phase 4: COPY EDITING → Grammar and consistency pass
Phase 5: POLISH → Final refinement
Phase 6: COMPILE → Generate edited manuscript

Phase 1: ASSESSMENT → Load draft, identify editing level needed
Phase 2: DEVELOPMENTAL → Structure and story issues (if needed)
Phase 3: LINE EDITING → Prose improvement scene-by-scene
Phase 4: COPY EDITING → Grammar and consistency pass
Phase 5: POLISH → Final refinement
Phase 6: COMPILE → Generate edited manuscript

Phase 1: Assessment

阶段1：评估

Load Draft Material

加载草稿内容

Request the draft material:

To begin editing, I need:

1. **The chapter(s) to edit** — paste or specify file location
2. **Any specific concerns?** (Optional)
   - Areas you feel need work
   - Feedback from readers/critique partners
   - Issues flagged in bi-chapter reviews

Then use AskUserQuestion for editing scope:

json

{
  "questions": [
    {
      "header": "Edit Scope",
      "question": "What level of editing do you want?",
      "options": [
        {"label": "Full edit", "description": "All levels: developmental, line, copy, and polish"},
        {"label": "Developmental only", "description": "Structure, pacing, character arcs, plot coherence"},
        {"label": "Line editing only", "description": "Scene-level prose improvement, voice consistency"},
        {"label": "Copy/Polish only", "description": "Grammar, consistency, final refinement"}
      ],
      "multiSelect": false
    }
  ]
}

请求草稿内容：

要开始编辑，我需要：

1. **待编辑的章节** — 粘贴内容或指定文件位置
2. **是否有特定关注点？**（可选）
   - 你认为需要改进的部分
   - 读者/评论伙伴的反馈
   - 双章节审核中标记的问题

然后使用AskUserQuestion工具确认编辑范围：

json

{
  "questions": [
    {
      "header": "Edit Scope",
      "question": "What level of editing do you want?",
      "options": [
        {"label": "Full edit", "description": "All levels: developmental, line, copy, and polish"},
        {"label": "Developmental only", "description": "Structure, pacing, character arcs, plot coherence"},
        {"label": "Line editing only", "description": "Scene-level prose improvement, voice consistency"},
        {"label": "Copy/Polish only", "description": "Grammar, consistency, final refinement"}
      ],
      "multiSelect": false
    }
  ]
}

Initial Assessment

初步评估

After loading, provide:

**EDITING ASSESSMENT: Chapter [X]**

Word Count: [X,XXX]
Overall Quality: [Draft/Rough/Polished]

**Developmental Issues Found:**
- [ ] None / [List specific issues]

**Line Editing Needs:**
- [ ] Minimal / Moderate / Significant

**Copy Editing Level:**
- [ ] Clean / Some errors / Needs attention

**Recommended Editing Path:**
[Specific recommendation based on assessment]

Use AskUserQuestion:

json

{
  "questions": [
    {
      "header": "Edit Path",
      "question": "How would you like to proceed?",
      "options": [
        {"label": "Recommended path", "description": "Follow the suggested editing sequence"},
        {"label": "Specific level", "description": "Focus on one particular editing level"},
        {"label": "Discuss first", "description": "Talk through the issues before deciding"}
      ],
      "multiSelect": false
    }
  ]
}

加载完成后，提供以下内容：

**编辑评估：第[X]章**

字数：[X,XXX]
整体质量：[草稿/粗糙/已润色]

**发现的发展编辑问题：**
- [ ] 无 / [列出具体问题]

**行编辑需求：**
- [ ] 极少 / 中等 / 大量

**文案编辑等级：**
- [ ] 无错误 / 少量错误 / 需要重点关注

**推荐编辑路径：**
[基于评估的具体建议]

使用AskUserQuestion工具：

json

{
  "questions": [
    {
      "header": "Edit Path",
      "question": "How would you like to proceed?",
      "options": [
        {"label": "Recommended path", "description": "Follow the suggested editing sequence"},
        {"label": "Specific level", "description": "Focus on one particular editing level"},
        {"label": "Discuss first", "description": "Talk through the issues before deciding"}
      ],
      "multiSelect": false
    }
  ]
}

Phase 2: Developmental Editing

阶段2：Developmental Editing（发展编辑）

Focus: Structure, story, character, pacing

重点：结构、故事、人物、节奏

Structural Checks

结构检查

Verify against outline (if available):

All required scenes present
Scene order makes sense
No unplanned additions that derail structure
Chapter accomplishes its story purpose

根据大纲（如有）验证：

所有必要场景已包含
场景顺序合理
无破坏结构的意外添加内容
章节达成其故事目标

Character Arc Verification

人物弧光验证

Pacing Analysis

节奏分析

**PACING REPORT: Chapter [X]**

Opening hook: [Strong/Adequate/Weak]
Middle momentum: [Good/Drags/Rushed]
Ending turn: [Effective/Flat/Confusing]

Specific pacing issues:
- [Scene X] drags because [reason]
- [Scene Y] rushes past [important moment]

Recommendations:
1. [Specific structural change]
2. [Specific pacing adjustment]

**节奏报告：第[X]章**

开篇钩子：[强/适中/弱]
中段节奏：[良好/拖沓/仓促]
结尾转折：[有效/平淡/混乱]

具体节奏问题：
- [场景X] 拖沓，原因：[具体原因]
- [场景Y] 仓促带过[重要时刻]

建议：
1. [具体结构调整]
2. [具体节奏调整]

Developmental Fixes

发展编辑修正方案

For each issue identified:

**DEVELOPMENTAL FIX [X]**

Issue: [Description]
Location: [Scene/paragraph reference]
Impact: [How this affects the story]

Proposed fix:
[Specific change or rewrite recommendation]

Use AskUserQuestion:

json

{
  "questions": [
    {
      "header": "Fix",
      "question": "How would you like to handle this developmental issue?",
      "options": [
        {"label": "Apply fix", "description": "Implement the proposed change"},
        {"label": "Skip", "description": "Will address differently or later"},
        {"label": "Discuss", "description": "Talk through the approach first"}
      ],
      "multiSelect": false
    }
  ]
}

针对每个发现的问题：

**发展编辑修正方案[X]**

问题：[描述]
位置：[场景/段落引用]
影响：[对故事的影响]

建议修正方案：
[具体修改或重写建议]

使用AskUserQuestion工具：

json

{
  "questions": [
    {
      "header": "Fix",
      "question": "How would you like to handle this developmental issue?",
      "options": [
        {"label": "Apply fix", "description": "Implement the proposed change"},
        {"label": "Skip", "description": "Will address differently or later"},
        {"label": "Discuss", "description": "Talk through the approach first"}
      ],
      "multiSelect": false
    }
  ]
}

Phase 3: Line Editing

阶段3：Line Editing（行编辑）

Focus: Prose quality scene-by-scene

重点：逐场景优化散文质量

Scene-by-Scene Analysis

逐场景分析

For each scene, check:

Clarity — Is meaning clear on first read?
Economy — Any wasted words or repetition?
Voice — Does it match the style profile?
Sensory Detail — Appropriate level for scene type
Dialogue — Natural, distinct voices, effective tags

针对每个场景，检查：

清晰度 — 首次阅读时是否能明确理解含义？
简洁性 — 是否存在冗余词汇或重复内容？
叙事风格 — 是否符合风格配置文件？
感官细节 — 是否符合场景类型的适当水平？
对话 — 是否自然、具有独特风格，标签使用有效？

Line Editing Report Format

行编辑报告格式

**LINE EDIT: Scene [X.Y]**

Strengths:
- [What's working well]

Issues Found:
1. [Issue type]: "[specific passage]" — [explanation]
2. [Issue type]: "[specific passage]" — [explanation]

Suggested Revisions:
[Show original vs revised for key passages]

Use AskUserQuestion:

json

{
  "questions": [
    {
      "header": "Revisions",
      "question": "How would you like to handle these line edits?",
      "options": [
        {"label": "Accept all", "description": "Apply all suggested revisions"},
        {"label": "Review each", "description": "Go through revisions one by one"},
        {"label": "Skip scene", "description": "Move to the next scene"}
      ],
      "multiSelect": false
    }
  ]
}

**行编辑：场景[X.Y]**

优点：
- [表现良好的部分]

发现的问题：
1. [问题类型]："[具体段落]" — [解释]
2. [问题类型]："[具体段落]" — [解释]

建议修订：
[展示关键段落的原文与修订版本对比]

使用AskUserQuestion工具：

json

{
  "questions": [
    {
      "header": "Revisions",
      "question": "How would you like to handle these line edits?",
      "options": [
        {"label": "Accept all", "description": "Apply all suggested revisions"},
        {"label": "Review each", "description": "Go through revisions one by one"},
        {"label": "Skip scene", "description": "Move to the next scene"}
      ],
      "multiSelect": false
    }
  ]
}

Common Line Edit Categories

常见行编辑类别

Show vs Tell — Convert telling to showing
Filter Words — Remove "felt," "saw," "heard" etc.
Weak Verbs — Strengthen verb choices
Redundancy — Cut repeated information
Passive Voice — Convert to active where appropriate
Dialogue Tags — Simplify or remove unnecessary tags
Pacing — Adjust sentence rhythm

展示vs叙述 — 将叙述转化为展示
过滤词 — 删除“felt,” “saw,” “heard”等词汇
弱动词 — 强化动词选择
冗余内容 — 删除重复信息
被动语态 — 在合适的情况下转换为主动语态
对话标签 — 简化或删除不必要的标签
节奏 — 调整句子节奏

Phase 4: Copy Editing

阶段4：Copy Editing（文案编辑）

Focus: Grammar, consistency, style

重点：语法、一致性、风格

Grammar Check

语法检查

Sentence structure
Subject-verb agreement
Tense consistency
Pronoun clarity
Punctuation

句子结构
主谓一致
时态一致性
代词清晰度
标点符号

Consistency Check

一致性检查

Character name spellings
Place name spellings
Magic/world terminology
Timeline references
Physical descriptions match story bible

人物姓名拼写
地点名称拼写
魔法/世界观术语
时间线参考
外貌描述与故事设定集一致

Style Adherence

风格遵循

Point of view consistency
Narrative distance consistent
Dialogue formatting
Scene break formatting

视角一致性
叙事距离一致性
对话格式
场景转换格式

Copy Edit Report

文案编辑报告

**COPY EDIT REPORT: Chapter [X]**

Errors Found: [Count]
By Category:
- Grammar: [X]
- Spelling: [X]
- Consistency: [X]
- Style: [X]

Critical Fixes (must address):
1. [Issue with correction]

Minor Fixes (recommended):
1. [Issue with correction]

Use AskUserQuestion:

json

{
  "questions": [
    {
      "header": "Copy Fixes",
      "question": "How would you like to handle these copy edits?",
      "options": [
        {"label": "Apply all", "description": "Apply all fixes (critical and minor)"},
        {"label": "Critical only", "description": "Apply only critical fixes"},
        {"label": "Review each", "description": "Go through fixes one by one"}
      ],
      "multiSelect": false
    }
  ]
}

**文案编辑报告：第[X]章**

发现的错误数量：[Count]
按类别划分：
- 语法：[X]
- 拼写：[X]
- 一致性：[X]
- 风格：[X]

关键修正（必须处理）：
1. [问题及修正方案]

次要修正（推荐处理）：
1. [问题及修正方案]

使用AskUserQuestion工具：

json

{
  "questions": [
    {
      "header": "Copy Fixes",
      "question": "How would you like to handle these copy edits?",
      "options": [
        {"label": "Apply all", "description": "Apply all fixes (critical and minor)"},
        {"label": "Critical only", "description": "Apply only critical fixes"},
        {"label": "Review each", "description": "Go through fixes one by one"}
      ],
      "multiSelect": false
    }
  ]
}

Phase 5: Polish

阶段5：Final Polish（最终润色）

Focus: Final refinement, micro-level improvements

重点：最终优化、微级改进

Polish Checklist

润色检查清单

Polish Techniques

润色技巧

Sentence Rhythm:

Vary length: Short. Then longer, more complex structures.
Match rhythm to action: Quick sentences for action, flowing for reflection
Use fragments intentionally for impact

Word Choice:

Specific over generic (not "tree" but "oak")
Strong verbs over adverb+verb
Sensory words for immersion
Period-appropriate for setting

Micro-Pacing:

White space for emphasis
Paragraph breaks for beats
Sentence breaks for tension

句子节奏：

变换长度：先用短句，再用更长、更复杂的结构。
节奏匹配动作：动作场景用短句，反思场景用流畅的长句
有意使用断句以增强效果

措辞选择：

具体词汇优先于通用词汇（不用“tree”，而用“oak”）
强动词优先于“副词+动词”结构
使用感官词汇增强代入感
词汇符合场景时代背景

微节奏：

用空白强调重点
用段落分隔营造节奏节点
用句子分隔制造紧张感

Editing Principles

编辑原则

The Three Laws of Editing

编辑三原则

Preserve Voice — Improve prose without changing the author's voice
Serve Story — Every edit should make the story clearer/stronger
Respect Intent — Ask before making significant changes

保留叙事风格 — 在不改变作者叙事风格的前提下优化散文
服务故事 — 每一处编辑都应让故事更清晰、更有力
尊重作者意图 — 进行重大修改前需先询问作者

When to Ask the Author

何时询问作者

Major structural changes
Cutting scenes or characters
Adding new material
Changing plot points
Ambiguous passages

重大结构调整
删除场景或人物
添加新内容
修改情节节点
含义模糊的段落

Track Changes Protocol

修改追踪规范

For significant edits:

**EDIT PROPOSAL**

Original:
"[Original text]"

Proposed:
"[Edited text]"

Reason: [Why this improves the passage]

Use AskUserQuestion:

json

{
  "questions": [
    {
      "header": "Edit",
      "question": "Accept this edit proposal?",
      "options": [
        {"label": "Accept", "description": "Apply the proposed change"},
        {"label": "Reject", "description": "Keep the original text"},
        {"label": "Modify", "description": "Adjust the proposed change"}
      ],
      "multiSelect": false
    }
  ]
}

针对重大修改：

**编辑提案**

原文：
"[原文内容]"

提案：
"[编辑后内容]"

原因：[该修改如何优化段落]

使用AskUserQuestion工具：

json

{
  "questions": [
    {
      "header": "Edit",
      "question": "Accept this edit proposal?",
      "options": [
        {"label": "Accept", "description": "Apply the proposed change"},
        {"label": "Reject", "description": "Keep the original text"},
        {"label": "Modify", "description": "Adjust the proposed change"}
      ],
      "multiSelect": false
    }
  ]
}

Output Formats

输出格式

Per-Chapter Edit Summary

单章编辑摘要

**EDIT COMPLETE: Chapter [X]**

Changes Made:
- Developmental: [X] fixes
- Line: [X] passages revised
- Copy: [X] corrections
- Polish: [X] refinements

Word Count Change: [+/-X words]

Major Improvements:
1. [Description]
2. [Description]

Use AskUserQuestion:

json

{
  "questions": [
    {
      "header": "Chapter Done",
      "question": "How would you like to proceed?",
      "options": [
        {"label": "Save & continue", "description": "Save chapter and proceed to next"},
        {"label": "Review changes", "description": "Review the changes in detail"},
        {"label": "Revert changes", "description": "Undo specific changes"}
      ],
      "multiSelect": false
    }
  ]
}

**编辑完成：第[X]章**

已做修改：
- 发展编辑：[X]处修正
- 行编辑：[X]段内容修订
- 文案编辑：[X]处更正
- 最终润色：[X]处优化

字数变化：[+/-X字]

主要改进：
1. [描述]
2. [描述]

使用AskUserQuestion工具：

json

{
  "questions": [
    {
      "header": "Chapter Done",
      "question": "How would you like to proceed?",
      "options": [
        {"label": "Save & continue", "description": "Save chapter and proceed to next"},
        {"label": "Review changes", "description": "Review the changes in detail"},
        {"label": "Revert changes", "description": "Undo specific changes"}
      ],
      "multiSelect": false
    }
  ]
}

Full Manuscript Edit Report

全稿编辑报告

**EDITING COMPLETE: [Title]**

Chapters Edited: [X of Y]
Total Word Count: [Before] → [After]

Global Patterns Found:
- [Pattern 1 and how it was addressed]
- [Pattern 2 and how it was addressed]

Remaining Concerns:
- [Any issues that need author decision]

Deliverables:
- edited-manuscript.md (full edited text)
- edit-report.md (detailed change log)
- continuity-notes.md (issues found for story bible)

**编辑完成：[书名]**

已编辑章节：[Y章中的X章]
总字数：[编辑前] → [编辑后]

发现的全局问题模式：
- [模式1及处理方式]
- [模式2及处理方式]

剩余待处理问题：
- [需要作者决策的问题]

交付成果：
- edited-manuscript.md（完整编辑文本）
- edit-report.md（详细修改日志）
- continuity-notes.md（故事设定集相关问题记录）

Progress Checklist

进度检查清单

Copy this checklist to track editing progress:

Editing Progress:
- [ ] Step 1: Assessment complete
- [ ] Step 2: Developmental editing (if needed)
- [ ] Step 3: Line editing pass
- [ ] Step 4: Copy editing pass
- [ ] Step 5: Polish pass
- [ ] Step 6: Final review and compile

复制以下检查清单以追踪编辑进度：

编辑进度：
- [ ] 步骤1：评估完成
- [ ] 步骤2：发展编辑（如需）
- [ ] 步骤3：行编辑完成
- [ ] 步骤4：文案编辑完成
- [ ] 步骤5：最终润色完成
- [ ] 步骤6：最终审核与编译完成

Integration with Review Agents

与审核代理的集成

If bi-chapter review reports are available, prioritize:

voice-checker findings → Line editing phase
continuity-checker findings → Copy editing phase
outline-checker findings → Developmental phase
timeline-checker findings → Copy editing phase
prose-checker findings → Line editing and polish phases

若有双章节审核报告，优先处理：

voice-checker结果 → 行编辑阶段
continuity-checker结果 → 文案编辑阶段
outline-checker结果 → 发展编辑阶段
timeline-checker结果 → 文案编辑阶段
prose-checker结果 → 行编辑与最终润色阶段

crucible-editor

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Translation

Crucible Editor

Crucible Editor

Overview

概述

Before Starting

开始前准备

Questioning Rules

提问规则

Required Inputs

必要输入项

Workflow

工作流程

Phase 1: Assessment

阶段1：评估

Load Draft Material

加载草稿内容

Initial Assessment

初步评估

Phase 2: Developmental Editing

阶段2：Developmental Editing（发展编辑）

Structural Checks

结构检查

Character Arc Verification

人物弧光验证

Pacing Analysis

节奏分析

Developmental Fixes

发展编辑修正方案

Phase 3: Line Editing

阶段3：Line Editing（行编辑）

Scene-by-Scene Analysis

逐场景分析

Line Editing Report Format

行编辑报告格式

Common Line Edit Categories

常见行编辑类别

Phase 4: Copy Editing

阶段4：Copy Editing（文案编辑）

Grammar Check

语法检查

Consistency Check

一致性检查

Style Adherence

风格遵循

Copy Edit Report

文案编辑报告

Phase 5: Polish

阶段5：Final Polish（最终润色）

Polish Checklist

润色检查清单

Polish Techniques

润色技巧

Editing Principles

编辑原则

The Three Laws of Editing

编辑三原则

When to Ask the Author

何时询问作者

Track Changes Protocol

修改追踪规范

Output Formats

输出格式

Per-Chapter Edit Summary

单章编辑摘要

Full Manuscript Edit Report

全稿编辑报告

Progress Checklist

进度检查清单

Integration with Review Agents

与审核代理的集成

Bundled Resources

捆绑资源

references/

references/目录

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scripts/目录