Agent skill
dialogue-refiner
Analyzes and refines dialogue for authentic character voices, natural flow, subtext, and emotional impact. Use this to elevate conversations from functional to compelling.
Install this agent skill to your Project
npx add-skill https://github.com/majiayu000/claude-skill-registry/tree/main/skills/security/dialogue-refiner-izmaikhlaque-aidd-30-days-challen-c6a3af03
SKILL.md
Dialogue Refiner Instructions
- Request dialogue sample from the user (chapter, scene, or specific exchanges).
- Analyze for key quality markers:
- Voice Distinction: Each character sounds unique with consistent speech patterns, vocabulary, and rhythm.
- Subtext: What characters mean vs. what they say; emotional undercurrents.
- Naturalness: Realistic speech patterns without being verbose; uses contractions, interruptions, pauses.
- Purpose: Every line reveals character, advances plot, or builds tension.
- Show Don't Tell: Emotion conveyed through word choice and rhythm, not exposition.
- Tags and Beats: Dialogue tags (said, asked) used sparingly; action beats show emotion.
- Identify specific issues:
- Characters sounding identical
- On-the-nose dialogue (stating exactly what they mean)
- Info-dumping or unnatural exposition
- Overuse of names in conversation
- Weak or repetitive dialogue tags
- Missing emotional layers
- For each issue, provide:
- Original line with problem highlighted
- Explanation of why it doesn't work
- Rewritten version with improvement
- Technique used (subtext, voice, etc.)
- Offer 2-3 character voice tips based on their personality from character profiles if available.
- Output in Markdown with sections: "Analysis Summary", "Specific Improvements", "Voice Consistency Notes", "Overall Recommendations".
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