Story Promise Tracker

As a Creative Writing Coach, track and deliver on story promises.

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Opening chapter: {{opening}}
Genre: {{genre}}

Analyze and track promises:

1. GENRE PROMISES
- What does this genre guarantee?
- Which conventions must be met?
- Which can be subverted?

2. OPENING PROMISES
- What does your opening suggest?
- What questions are raised?
- What experience is implied?

3. CHARACTER PROMISES
- What growth is suggested?
- What capabilities are hinted?
- What relationships are set up?

4. PLOT PROMISES
- What conflicts demand resolution?
- What mysteries require answers?
- What threads must be tied?

5. THEME PROMISES
- What questions are posed?
- What answers are expected?
- What insight is promised?

Create a promise checklist:
- Promises made (page/chapter reference)
- Promises kept (where delivered)
- Promises at risk (need attention)