action-description

Translate plain prose into concise, filmable action descriptions for screenplays.

1|Updated Dec 27, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bybren-llc/seoul-identity --skill action-description
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: action-description
Source: https://github.com/bybren-llc/seoul-identity/tree/main/.gemini/skills/action-description
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bybren-llc/seoul-identity --skill action-description

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill translates plain prose into concise, filmable action descriptions, helping writers craft visually clear scenes and save editing time.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Show, don't tell: convert narrative beats into external, camera-friendly actions.
  • Scene pacing and structure: maintain rhythm with short, beat-driven paragraphs.
  • Use cases: adapt a novel excerpt into a screenplay scene or rewrite a description to match visual storytelling needs.

Quick Start

Paste a scene beat and you will receive a concise, filmable action paragraph in present tense.

Frequently Asked Questions about action-description

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I write filmable action descriptions for a screenplay?

Filmable action descriptions translate plain prose into concise, camera-ready scene directions by enforcing present tense, active voice, third-person perspective, and strictly visual content. This ensures your screenplay shows external actions rather than telling internal thoughts.

What is the best way to convert a novel excerpt into a screenplay scene?

Converting a novel excerpt into a screenplay scene requires translating narrative beats into external, camera-friendly actions. You maintain scene pacing and structure by breaking the text into short, beat-driven paragraphs written in present tense.

How does visual writing improve scene pacing in film-writing?

Visual writing improves scene pacing by using short, beat-driven paragraphs to maintain rhythm. It strips away non-visual narrative exposition, keeping the screenplay structure crisp and focused on camera-ready actions.

Can I rewrite scene descriptions to match visual storytelling needs across genres?

Yes, you can rewrite scene descriptions to match visual storytelling needs across any genre. The process applies a strict third-person perspective and active voice to ensure the content remains strictly visual and filmable.

Why does my screenplay action description feel unfilmable?

Screenplay action descriptions feel unfilmable when they include internal thoughts or passive voice instead of strictly visual content. Translating plain prose into active, present tense, third-person actions ensures the scene remains camera-ready.

Do I need to format plain prose before translating it into scene descriptions?

No, you can paste plain prose scene beats directly without pre-formatting. The translation process automatically converts the text into concise, filmable action paragraphs structured for visual storytelling.