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template:
  id: premise-brief-tmpl
  name: Premise Brief
  version: 1.0
  description: One-page document expanding a 1-sentence idea into a paragraph with stakes
  output:
    format: markdown
    filename: "{{title}}-premise.md"

workflow:
  elicitation: true
  allow_skip: false

sections:
  - id: one_sentence
    title: One-Sentence Summary
    instruction: |
      Create a compelling one-sentence summary that captures:
      - The protagonist
      - The central conflict
      - The stakes
      Example: "When [inciting incident], [protagonist] must [goal] or else [stakes]."
    elicit: true

  - id: expanded_paragraph
    title: Expanded Paragraph
    instruction: |
      Expand the premise into a full paragraph (5-7 sentences) including:
      - Setup and world context
      - Protagonist introduction
      - Inciting incident
      - Central conflict
      - Stakes and urgency
      - Hint at resolution path
    elicit: true

  - id: protagonist
    title: Protagonist Profile
    instruction: |
      Define the main character:
      - Name and role
      - Core desire/goal
      - Internal conflict
      - What makes them unique
      - Why readers will care
    elicit: true

  - id: antagonist
    title: Antagonist/Opposition
    instruction: |
      Define the opposing force:
      - Nature of opposition (person, society, nature, self)
      - Antagonist's goal
      - Why they oppose protagonist
      - Their power/advantage
    elicit: true

  - id: stakes
    title: Stakes
    instruction: |
      Clarify what's at risk:
      - Personal stakes for protagonist
      - Broader implications
      - Ticking clock element
      - Consequences of failure
    elicit: true

  - id: unique_hook
    title: Unique Hook
    instruction: |
      What makes this story special:
      - Fresh angle or twist
      - Unique world element
      - Unexpected character aspect
      - Genre-blending elements
    elicit: true