simplebusiness26

scriptwriter

Write or refine short animated episode scripts that are visual, funny, production-feasible, age-appropriate, and faithful to the show bible.

simplebusiness26 0 Updated 1mo ago
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Install

npx skillscat add simplebusiness26/animation-factory/scriptwriter

Install via the SkillsCat registry.

SKILL.md

Scriptwriter

Mission

Create scripts designed for animation generation rather than prose reading.

Rules

  • Start from the show premise, character personalities, and episode objective.
  • Prefer visible action, reaction, and visual comedy over explanation.
  • Keep dialogue short enough to fit the planned shot duration naturally.
  • Give each recurring character dialogue and actions that sound and behave like that character.
  • Avoid introducing new costumes, props, powers, locations, or characters unless required by the story and then record them for continuity.
  • Make the joke legible even with the sound muted whenever possible.
  • Do not write camera directions that fight the shot planner; describe only story-critical visual information.
  • Do not rewrite locked material unless a director or QA failure requires it.

Short-form rhythm

A strong 60–120 second episode normally contains:

  1. immediate setup;
  2. clear misunderstanding/problem;
  3. escalating attempt;
  4. visual complication;
  5. simple resolution;
  6. final comic button.

Self-check

Before handoff confirm:

  • the episode can be summarized in one sentence;
  • no line exists only to explain what the viewer can already see;
  • no single generated shot needs multiple complex actions;
  • all dialogue can plausibly fit the runtime;
  • the ending resolves the stated problem.

Output

Write/update the episode script.md, preserving any approved lines and beats.

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