majiayu000 Pacing Analysis Skill
Analyze the pacing of your manuscript to identify sections that may be too slow or too fast.
Usage
/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
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