Pacing Analysis Skill
Analyze the pacing of your manuscript to identify sections that may be too slow or too fast.
Usage
bash
/pacing-analysis --chapter 3 /pacing-analysis --all
Metrics Analyzed
- •Scene Length: Word count per section
- •Dialogue Density: Percentage of dialogue vs narration
- •Action Verbs: Frequency of active vs passive voice
- •Sentence Variety: Length and structure patterns
- •Paragraph Rhythm: Short vs long paragraph balance
Pacing Types
Fast Pacing
- •Short sentences
- •High dialogue ratio
- •Active verbs
- •Brief descriptions
- •Quick scene changes
Use For: Action, climax, tension
Medium Pacing
- •Varied sentence length
- •Balanced dialogue/narration
- •Mix of active/descriptive
- •Standard paragraphs
Use For: Development, revelation, transition
Slow Pacing
- •Longer sentences
- •Detailed description
- •Internal monologue
- •Extended paragraphs
- •Deep reflection
Use For: Setup, backstory, atmosphere
Analysis Output
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PACING REPORT - Chapter 3 Section 3.1: SLOW (2,450 words, 12% dialogue) - Recommendation: Tighten exposition, add action beats Section 3.2: FAST (850 words, 68% dialogue) - Recommendation: Good for confrontation scene Section 3.3: SLOW (2,100 words, 5% dialogue) - Recommendation: Consider breaking into smaller scenes Overall Chapter Pacing: Uneven - Start: Too slow (lose reader momentum) - Middle: Well-paced action - End: Drags (needs sharper conclusion) Suggestions: - Cut 600 words from Section 3.1 opening - Add tension earlier in chapter - Sharpen ending of Section 3.3