---
name: novella
description: Convert screenplay episodes to novella-format prose chapters.
allowed-tools: Read, Write, Glob
argument-hint: "[project] [episode-range]"
---

# /novella Skill

Convert screenplay episodes to novella-format prose chapters.

## Usage

```
/novella [project] [episode-range]
```

**Examples:**
- `/novella leviathan 1-5` — Convert episodes 1-5 to chapters
- `/novella leviathan 1` — Convert single episode
- `/novella leviathan all` — Convert entire series

## Process

1. Read `/skills/novella/SKILL.md` for conversion guidelines
2. Read project files:
   - `[project]/scripting/episodes/ep_XXX.md` (primary source)
   - `[project]/scripting/treatment.md` (emotional context)
   - `[project]/scripting/bible/characters.md` (internal voice)
3. Convert each episode to prose chapter following guidelines
4. Save to `[project]/novella/chapter_XXX.md`

## Output Format

Each chapter saved as:
```markdown
# Chapter [N]: [Title]

[Prose content]

---
*Source: Episode [N]*
*Word count: [XXXX]*
```