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Dialogue-to-Narration Balance Viewer

Measure quoted and narrative spans using configurable conventions; show per-chapter ratios.

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Measures text inside paired double quotation marks; quotations are not necessarily dialogue. Single-quoted dialogue and screenplay speaker blocks are outside this convention.

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Using Dialogue-to-Narration Balance Viewer

Measure quoted and narrative spans using configurable conventions; show per-chapter ratios.

  1. Use Try example to explore dialogue-to-narration balance viewer, or enter your own text to review.
  2. Set dialogue convention. Read the field notes for supported values.
  3. Choose Review input and inspect the result, including any review flags or unsupported cases.
  4. Use the relevant download buttons to keep your result. CSV and report JSON preserve the available findings; original files are not changed.

Example

Text to review: # Arrival
The lantern flickered in the rain. It was carried by Mira. She walked. She paused. She looked back at the gate.

"We should leave now," she said. The road was very quiet, and there were a number of things that she wanted to say.
# Departure
“Come along,” Mira said. “It is time.” The door closed.
Dialogue convention: Straight or curly double quotes

Questions & answers

What does Dialogue-to-Narration Balance Viewer do?

Measure quoted and narrative spans using configurable conventions; show per-chapter ratios.

What input does this tool support?

Text to review. Dialogue convention

What should I check before using the result?

Measures text inside paired double quotation marks; quotations are not necessarily dialogue. Single-quoted dialogue and screenplay speaker blocks are outside this convention.

Can I keep or share the result?

Yes. Use the result-specific downloads, CSV where available and report JSON. Downloads can contain your supplied information, so review the content before sharing. Processing runs in this browser; public pages also include the site’s approved advertising and optional analytics.

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