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arc-optimization

Analyze Visual Story Planner StoryGraphs for pacing and tension issues.

4|1|Updated Feb 19, 2026
Search Tags:#pacing#restructuring#storygraph#arc-optimization#tension-curve#event-density
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/billlzzz26/visual-story-extension --skill arc-optimization
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: arc-optimization
Source: https://github.com/billlzzz26/visual-story-extension/tree/main/skills/arc-optimization
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/billlzzz26/visual-story-extension --skill arc-optimization

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Many stories suffer from uneven pacing, flat emotional arcs, and misplaced climaxes, making them feel rushed or dragging. This Skill identifies act imbalances, evaluates tension curves, and provides concrete restructuring moves to create a smoother, more engaging narrative flow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Event Density Analysis: Calculates events per act and recommends additions or removals to meet target distribution.
  • Tension Curve Visualization: Maps event tension levels and draws an ASCII curve highlighting peaks and valleys.
  • Emotional Arc Assessment: Detects flat, spike‑only, or front‑heavy arcs and suggests contrast‑adding events.
  • Climax Positioning Check: Ensures the climax occurs at 75‑85% of the story timeline.
  • Subplot Integration Review: Flags subplots that appear in only one act.
  • Restructuring Moves Generation: Provides ordered, concrete actions (add, move, promote, split, merge) with before/after event counts.

Quick Start

Ask the arc-optimization skill to analyze my story and suggest pacing improvements.

Frequently Asked Questions about arc-optimization

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I fix uneven story pacing and act imbalances in my narrative outline?▼

To fix uneven story pacing, this Skill analyzes event density across act structures and generates concrete restructuring moves like adding, moving, or merging events to resolve act imbalance warnings and create a smoother flow.

What is the best way to visualize my story's tension curve and emotional arc?▼

Visualizing your story's tension curve involves mapping event tension levels to generate an ASCII curve and an emotional arc trajectory, highlighting peaks, valleys, and flat sections that need contrast-adding events.

How do I check if my story climax is positioned correctly within the timeline?▼

Checking climax positioning requires evaluating the story timeline to ensure the climax occurs at 75-85% of the narrative, flagging front-heavy emotional arcs and suggesting restructuring moves if it falls outside this range.

Can I analyze subplot integration across multiple acts without external dependencies?▼

Yes, you can analyze subplot integration without external dependencies by reviewing the story outline to flag subplots that only appear in a single act and recommending moves to distribute them more evenly.

When should I restructure story events to improve narrative tension distribution?▼

You should restructure story events when event density analysis reveals flat emotional arcs, spike-only trajectories, or misplaced climaxes, providing an ordered list of actions to add contrast and improve tension distribution.

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