arc-check

Validate and optimize character arcs in screenplays across scenes.

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Character arcs often fail to land or feel inconsistent; this skill helps you verify that a screenplay's characters undergo credible, trackable growth or change across the story.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Validates positive, negative, transformational, and flat arcs with clear criteria.
  • Provides templates and examples to help writers diagnose arc problems and ensure emotional resonance.
  • Use cases include screenplay rewrites, beat-by-beat arc analysis, and character development planning.

Quick Start

Create a character arc assessment for the protagonist in your current draft, following the arc-tracking guidelines in the front.

Frequently Asked Questions about arc-check

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I verify character arcs in a screenplay?

You can check character arcs by validating growth or change against specific arc criteria. Tracking positive, negative, transformational, and flat arcs ensures emotional resonance and consistency across screenplay scenes.

What is a flat character arc and how does it work?

A flat character arc maintains the character's core beliefs throughout the story while the world changes around them. You validate flat arcs alongside positive, negative, and transformational arcs to ensure trackable consistency in your screenplay.

How do I track character development across multiple scenes?

Track character development by performing a multi-beat arc analysis across scenes. Applying clear arc criteria during screenplay editing passes diagnoses inconsistencies and validates emotional resonance.

Can I use screenplay templates for character arc analysis?

Yes, you can use screenplay templates for character arc analysis. Templates provide structured examples to diagnose arc problems, plan character development, and ensure credible growth during screenplay rewrites.

Why does my character arc feel inconsistent during screenplay rewrites?

A character arc feels inconsistent when growth lacks credible, trackable progression across scenes. Diagnosing arc problems using clear validation criteria identifies missing beats and ensures emotional resonance in your screenplay.

What's the best way to plan character development for a screenplay?

The best way to plan character development is creating an arc assessment for your protagonist. Following arc-tracking guidelines and using diagnostic templates ensures character growth is credible, trackable, and emotionally resonant.