Story Sense: Diagnostic Skill Identify what state a story is in and what it needs to move forward. This is not a linear process but a diagnostic model: Assess → Diagnose → Intervene → Reassess. When to Use This Skill Use this skill when: - Writer is stuck and doesn't know why - Story feels broken but root cause unclear - Need to evaluate story problems systematically - Someone asks "what's wrong with my story?" Do NOT use this skill when: - Writer wants you to write the story (use story-collaborator) - Writer wants coaching questions only (use story-coach) - Publishing/marketing questions (us…