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name: synthesis-prep-review description: "Review synthesis prep for the-art readiness. Verify thematic guidance format, not outline format. Gate before DRAFT stage."

Synthesis Prep Review Skill

Purpose: Gate before the-art synthesis.

Critical: This reviews synthesis prep (thematic guidance), NOT outlines (bullet points).

The Gate Question

Could the-art synthesize from this, or would it expand bullets sequentially?

If expansion → FAIL.

Format Compliance (Auto-Fail if Wrong)

Synthesis prep has:

• Thematic guidance per section
• "What this does" / "How it feels"
• Evidence as library
• Narrative intent
• Voice opportunities

Outline has:

• Bullet points
• Sequential structure
• Generic labels ("Opening Hook")

If bullets detected: FAIL immediately. Must rewrite as synthesis prep.

Review Dimensions

1. Format Compliance: Guidance or bullets?
2. Synthesis Readiness: Can the-art use this?
3. Context Preservation: Walk insights preserved?
4. Teaching Clarity: What does this teach?
5. Voice Room: Can authentic voice emerge?
6. Story Arc: Matches type (Journey/Insight/etc)?

Verdict

PASS - Ready for the-art REVISE - Needs work FAIL - Outline format detected, must rewrite

Bad synthesis prep → guaranteed draft failure. This review prevents that.