dialogue-subtext

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

• Required: chapter_draft

Steps

1. Identify dialogue lines that state exactly what is meant.
2. Replace direct statements with: deflection, control attempts, threat, bargaining, sarcasm, silence, mishearing.
3. Ensure each dialogue exchange has an agenda imbalance.
4. 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.