Does this skill support screenplay formats?

Yes, it includes specific guidelines and examples for analyzing Fountain-formatted screenplays and dramatic scene beats.

What is the 'Scene Question' in this skill?

It is the fundamental query 'What changes?' applied to every scene to ensure it has a necessary and measurable impact on the story's progression.

How does it help with scene pacing?

It provides a 'Pacing Rhythm' framework that suggests varying scene lengths (Short-Medium-Long) to create a dynamic flow rather than a repetitive tempo.

Can it identify why a scene feels boring?

Yes, the skill includes a troubleshooting guide for common problems like lack of conflict, predictable outcomes, or scenes where characters agree too easily.

Scene Analysis & Narrative Structure

Name: Scene Analysis & Narrative Structure
Author: bybren-llc

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Content Management

Analyzes narrative scenes for structural integrity, emotional beats, and pacing to ensure compelling storytelling.

About

The Scene Analysis skill empowers Claude to evaluate and refine creative writing by breaking down scenes into their fundamental components. It provides rigorous frameworks for identifying the 'Scene Question,' mapping emotional shifts through beat analysis, and optimizing pacing using scene economy principles. Whether you are writing a screenplay or a novel, this skill helps ensure every scene serves a dual purpose in plot and character development while maintaining a dynamic rhythm and clear stakes.

Key Features

Automated identification of common narrative issues like lack of conflict
Validation of plot and character functions for every scene
Detailed beat mapping to track emotional shifts and power dynamics
Pacing rhythm evaluation and scene length optimization guidelines
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Structural breakdown using Hook, Build, Turn, and Resolution frameworks

Use Cases

Mapping character arcs across individual scenes to ensure consistent development
Evaluating screenplay drafts for structural weaknesses and 'flat' moments
Trimming bloated scenes by applying 'enter late, leave early' economy principles

About

Key Features

Automated identification of common narrative issues like lack of conflict
Validation of plot and character functions for every scene
Detailed beat mapping to track emotional shifts and power dynamics
Pacing rhythm evaluation and scene length optimization guidelines
0 GitHub stars
Structural breakdown using Hook, Build, Turn, and Resolution frameworks

Use Cases

Mapping character arcs across individual scenes to ensure consistent development
Evaluating screenplay drafts for structural weaknesses and 'flat' moments
Trimming bloated scenes by applying 'enter late, leave early' economy principles