show-dont-tell-skill

Convert emotion-heavy script prose into visual actions and scene beats.

146|30|Updated Mar 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Supreme-Ultimate/novel-to-script-team --skill show-dont-tell-skill
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: show-dont-tell-skill
Source: https://github.com/Supreme-Ultimate/novel-to-script-team/tree/main/skills/show-dont-tell-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Supreme-Ultimate/novel-to-script-team --skill show-dont-tell-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps writers replace abstract emotion labels and tell-heavy prose with concrete, filmable actions, expressions, objects, and scene details so the audience can feel the moment instead of being told what to feel.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Emotion scanning: Identifies direct emotion words, state descriptions, and other tell-heavy phrases in a script.
  • Visual rewrite options: Provides multiple action-based rewrite versions that preserve meaning while making the scene more playable on camera.
  • Shot guidance: Suggests suitable shot sizes for each emotional beat, such as close-up, medium shot, or wide shot.
  • Quality scoring: Scores visuality using emotion density, action detail, dialogue balance, and environmental detail.
  • Review workflow: Supports both self-editing during script writing and formal review during approval or revision passes.
  • Use case: A screenwriter uses this Skill to turn lines like “she was heartbroken” into a sequence of visible actions, then checks whether the revised scene meets visual storytelling standards.

Quick Start

Paste a script scene into the Skill and ask it to find all tell-heavy emotion phrases, rewrite them into visual actions, and score the scene’s show-don’t-tell quality.

Frequently Asked Questions about show-dont-tell-skill

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I rewrite abstract emotions in a screenplay into filmable visuals?

To rewrite script prose into visual storytelling, paste your scene to trigger emotion scanning, which identifies abstract labels and outputs concrete, shootable actions. It produces multiple rewrite options and shot-size suggestions for each beat.

What is show don't tell in screenwriting and how does a script review pass work?

Show don't tell replaces emotion-heavy prose with concrete, filmable actions so audiences see the moment. A review pass scans the script, inventories tell-heavy phrases, and provides rewrite options with shot-size suggestions.

Can I score my script's visual storytelling quality during self-editing?

Yes, you can score your script's visual storytelling quality during self-editing by evaluating emotion density, action detail, dialogue balance, and environmental detail. It generates a visuality score with pass or fail guidance.

Does this script revision tool provide shot guidance for short-drama adaptation workflows?

Yes, the script revision tool provides shot guidance for short-drama adaptation workflows by suggesting suitable shot sizes like close-up, medium shot, or wide shot. It maps each emotional beat to specific camera directions.

What are the limitations of automated emotion rewriting for dialogue balance?

Automated emotion rewriting for dialogue balance relies on scanning direct emotion words and action detail to produce options, but requires writer judgment to ensure revised actions remain playable on camera and fit scene context.