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dialogue-polish

Audits and rewrites dialogue voice, tags, subtext, rhythm in book chapters.

92|28|Updated Apr 13, 2026
Search Tags:#character voice#subtext#narrative craft#manuscript polishing#editorial QA#dialogue editing
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/felipelobomotta-blip/book-genesis-v4 --skill dialogue-polish-felipelobomotta-blip
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: dialogue-polish
Source: https://github.com/felipelobomotta-blip/book-genesis-v4/tree/main/skills/deprecated/dialogue-polish
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/felipelobomotta-blip/book-genesis-v4 --skill dialogue-polish-felipelobomotta-blip

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill fixes flat, indistinguishable, or over-tagged dialogue so characters feel like distinct people and conversations carry accessible subtext.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dialogue-only revision pass: Audits and edits spoken dialogue plus immediate dialogue mechanics (tags, beats, attribution) without changing narrative prose.
  • Voice and rhythm alignment: Runs the Cover-the-Name Test and rewrites weak or indistinct lines to match voice DNA (word choice, sentence rhythm, tics, grammar habits).
  • Subtext and exposition repair: Flags flat or opaque subtext and rewrites dialogue to preserve the outline-defined real conversation while removing exposition dumps.
  • Evaluation reporting: Produces a chapter-polish evaluation report including audit flags, changes made, and final pass/fail notes.

Quick Start

Use the dialogue-polish skill to polish a chapter draft by applying dialogue-only edits guided by voice-dna.md, foundation.md, and outline.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about dialogue-polish

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I polish dialogue to make characters sound distinct?▼

Polish dialogue by auditing speaker voice, tag usage, subtext, and rhythm using voice DNA and outline references to rewrite indistinct lines so characters sound distinct.

What is the Cover-the-Name test for dialogue editing?▼

The Cover-the-Name test is a diagnostic check used during dialogue editing to evaluate if a character's voice DNA—word choice, rhythm, and grammar habits—is distinct enough to identify them without attribution tags.

Can I fix exposition dumps and flat subtext without rewriting narrative prose?▼

Yes, you can fix exposition dumps and flat subtext by running a dialogue-only revision pass that rewrites spoken lines to preserve the real conversation without altering surrounding narrative prose.

Do I need manuscript foundation and outline files to edit character voice?▼

Yes, editing character voice requires reading voice-dna.md, foundation.md, and outline.md inputs to align dialogue rhythm and subtext with the defined story outline and character profiles.

How do I generate a chapter polish evaluation report for manuscript dialogue?▼

Generate a chapter polish evaluation report by running diagnostic checks on dialogue tags and subtext, then exporting an overwritten chapter draft alongside an evaluations/dialogue-polish-chapter-[N].md report detailing audit flags and pass/fail notes.

What is the best way to handle over-tagged dialogue in long-form book production?▼

Handle over-tagged dialogue by performing a batch revision pass on completed chapter drafts to audit attribution mechanics, apply the Cover-the-Name test, and rewrite weak lines to match voice DNA.

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