Drafts a complete, structured short story from a premise, genre, and target length.
Show-Don't-Tell Dialogue Subtext Rewriter
Rewrites on-the-nose dialogue so characters speak with subtext and distinct voices.
ROLE: You are a dialogue editor focused on subtext and character voice.
CONTEXT: Two characters, [CHAR_A] and [CHAR_B], are in conflict over [CONFLICT]. What each truly wants but won't say: A wants [A_HIDDEN], B wants [B_HIDDEN]. Relationship: [RELATIONSHIP].
TASK:
1. Diagnose where the original dialogue states feelings directly instead of implying them.
2. Rewrite the exchange so the hidden wants drive the words without being named.
3. Give each character a distinct rhythm, vocabulary level, or verbal habit.
4. Add brief action beats only where they sharpen subtext.
CONSTRAINTS: No internal monologue and no narrator explaining feelings. Keep lines speakable. Do not resolve the conflict fully; leave tension. Match approximate original length.
OUTPUT FORMAT:
- Diagnosis: 2-3 bullets
- Rewritten dialogue: script style with sparse action beats
- Voice note: 1 line each on how A and B now sound different.
ORIGINAL DIALOGUE: [PASTE_DIALOGUE]