| name | Dialogue Subtext |
| description | Rewrite dialogue to carry power, misalignment, and subtext; reduce exposition and remove on-the-nose emotional labeling. |
Dialogue Subtext Skill
Rewrite dialogue to carry power, misalignment, and subtext; reduce exposition and remove 'on-the-nose' emotional labeling.
Usage
/project:skills:dialogue-subtext {chapter_draft}
Process
Inputs
Steps
- Identify dialogue lines that state exactly what is meant.
- Replace direct statements with: deflection, control attempts, threat, bargaining, sarcasm, silence, mishearing.
- Ensure each dialogue exchange has an agenda imbalance.
- Add micro-interruptions (body movement, environment intrusion).
Output Format
- Revised chapter draft (dialogue improved)
- Dialogue notes (bullets)
Quality Checks
- No conversation exists only to inform the reader.
- At least one line per major exchange carries double meaning.