prose-scan

Detect mechanical prose issues in manuscript chapters with line-numbered severity findings.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

Search Tags:#writing #editing #prose #diagnostics #manuscript #quality review

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/Werewolf-DynamiX/_New_Book_Starter_Kit --skill prose-scan

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Skill: prose-scan
Source: https://github.com/Werewolf-DynamiX/_New_Book_Starter_Kit/tree/main/.claude/skills/prose-scan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Werewolf-DynamiX/_New_Book_Starter_Kit --skill prose-scan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill identifies mechanical prose problems that make chapters feel repetitive, artificial, or difficult to read by turning subjective editing concerns into measurable diagnostics.

Core Features & Use Cases

Mechanical Prose Diagnostics: Runs checks for placeholder text, sentence opener patterns, burstiness, repeated wording, sensory balance, transitions, dialogue beats, and invented words.
Line-Level Reporting: Produces severity-ranked findings with line references and quoted examples so writers can make targeted revisions.
Use Case: A novelist can run this after drafting a chapter to find rhythm problems, repetitive descriptions, missing dialogue staging, and possible AI-generated language patterns before final editing.

Quick Start

Run the prose scan skill on my chapter file and generate a severity-ranked report with line-numbered findings.

Frequently Asked Questions about prose-scan

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

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How do I detect repetitive prose and rhythm issues in my manuscript?▼

Prose diagnostics detect mechanical quality issues like repetitive sentence patterns, burstiness, and repeated wording in manuscript chapters. The analysis generates line-numbered findings with severity classifications, allowing you to make targeted revisions before publication.

Can I check my fiction writing for AI-generated language patterns before publishing?▼

Yes, pre-publication editing review checks for placeholder text, invented words, and possible AI-generated language patterns. The diagnostic analysis produces severity-ranked findings with quoted examples so writers can identify and revise artificial prose.

What is the best way to run a mechanical quality review on a drafted chapter?▼

A mechanical quality review applies automated diagnostic analysis to manuscript chapters, checking sentence opener patterns, sensory balance, transitions, and dialogue beats. It produces line-level reporting with severity rankings and line references for targeted revisions.

Does prose diagnostics work for fiction writing workflows needing dialogue analysis?▼

Yes, prose diagnostics apply to fiction writing workflows requiring dialogue analysis, rhythm checks, and repetition detection. The procedures generate line-numbered findings with severity classifications specifically for manuscript chapters.

Why does my chapter feel repetitive and artificial during editing?▼

Mechanical prose problems like repeated wording, repetitive sentence opener patterns, and missing dialogue staging make chapters feel artificial. Prose diagnostics turn these subjective editing concerns into measurable findings with line-level severity rankings.

What are the limitations of automated prose analysis for manuscript editing?▼

Automated prose analysis identifies mechanical issues like burstiness, repeated wording, and sensory balance but requires human judgment for final revisions. It generates severity-ranked findings with line references, serving as a pre-publication diagnostic rather than a complete editing solution.