Scene Function Audit

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Alex Rivera

@alex-rivera

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Audit scenes for story function to ensure every scene serves multiple purposes efficiently.

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Audit this scene for story function:

{{scene}}

Function Audit:

1. PRIMARY FUNCTION
- What is the ONE main thing this scene must do?
- Is it doing that effectively?

2. SECONDARY FUNCTIONS (Check all that apply)
[ ] Advances plot
[ ] Reveals character
[ ] Develops relationship
[ ] Builds world
[ ] Establishes tone/mood
[ ] Plants setup
[ ] Pays off setup
[ ] Creates tension
[ ] Provides comic relief
[ ] Delivers exposition
[ ] Marks time passage

3. FUNCTION COUNT
- How many functions checked?
- Industry standard: 2-3 per scene minimum
- If under 2: Scene may be cuttable
- If over 5: Scene may be overloaded

4. FUNCTION CLARITY
- Are functions clear or muddled?
- Is any function fighting another?

5. EFFICIENCY RATING
- Functions served / Page length = Efficiency score
- Target: 2+ functions per page

6. RECOMMENDATIONS
- What to cut/add for optimal function
- How to sharpen primary function

Details

Category

Analysis

Use Cases

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