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Analyze narrative pacing and identify slow or rushed sections
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| name | pacing-analysis |
| description | Analyze narrative pacing and identify slow or rushed sections |
| category | analysis |
Analyze the pacing of your manuscript to identify sections that may be too slow or too fast.
/pacing-analysis --chapter 3
/pacing-analysis --all
Use For: Action, climax, tension
Use For: Development, revelation, transition
Use For: Setup, backstory, atmosphere
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