action-description

Translate plain prose into concise, filmable action descriptions for screenplays.

1|Updated Dec 27, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bybren-llc/seoul-identity --skill action-description
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: action-description
Source: https://github.com/bybren-llc/seoul-identity/tree/main/.gemini/skills/action-description
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bybren-llc/seoul-identity --skill action-description

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill translates plain prose into concise, filmable action descriptions, helping writers craft visually clear scenes and save editing time.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Show, don't tell: convert narrative beats into external, camera-friendly actions.
  • Scene pacing and structure: maintain rhythm with short, beat-driven paragraphs.
  • Use cases: adapt a novel excerpt into a screenplay scene or rewrite a description to match visual storytelling needs.

Quick Start

Paste a scene beat and you will receive a concise, filmable action paragraph in present tense.

Frequently Asked Questions about action-description

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I write filmable action descriptions for a screenplay?▼

Filmable action descriptions translate plain prose into concise, camera-ready scene directions by enforcing present tense, active voice, third-person perspective, and strictly visual content. This ensures your screenplay shows external actions rather than telling internal thoughts.

What is the best way to convert a novel excerpt into a screenplay scene?▼

Converting a novel excerpt into a screenplay scene requires translating narrative beats into external, camera-friendly actions. You maintain scene pacing and structure by breaking the text into short, beat-driven paragraphs written in present tense.

How does visual writing improve scene pacing in film-writing?▼

Visual writing improves scene pacing by using short, beat-driven paragraphs to maintain rhythm. It strips away non-visual narrative exposition, keeping the screenplay structure crisp and focused on camera-ready actions.

Can I rewrite scene descriptions to match visual storytelling needs across genres?▼

Yes, you can rewrite scene descriptions to match visual storytelling needs across any genre. The process applies a strict third-person perspective and active voice to ensure the content remains strictly visual and filmable.

Why does my screenplay action description feel unfilmable?▼

Screenplay action descriptions feel unfilmable when they include internal thoughts or passive voice instead of strictly visual content. Translating plain prose into active, present tense, third-person actions ensures the scene remains camera-ready.

Do I need to format plain prose before translating it into scene descriptions?▼

No, you can paste plain prose scene beats directly without pre-formatting. The translation process automatically converts the text into concise, filmable action paragraphs structured for visual storytelling.