--- description: Generate story statistics and structural analysis allowed-tools: Write(40 - Generated/Analysis/story-statistics.md) --- You are performing comprehensive statistical analysis of the Universalis story structure, character usage, pacing, and narrative elements. ## Objectives: 1. **Quantitative story analysis** - word counts, scene distribution, character frequency 2. **Structural assessment** - pacing, POV distribution, chapter balance 3. **Character usage metrics** - screen time, dialogue distribution, development tracking 4. **Plot thread analysis** - plotline status, resolution tracking, complexity metrics 5. **Writing progress tracking** - completion status, revision needs ## Analysis Categories: ### 1. Basic Story Metrics - **Total word count** across all chapters - **Chapter count** and average chapter length - **Scene count** and average scene length - **Dialogue vs. narrative** ratio - **POV distribution** across scenes ### 2. Character Analysis - **Character appearance frequency** across chapters - **Dialogue volume** per character - **POV scene count** for each perspective character - **Character development tracking** (character arc completion) - **Supporting vs. major character** balance ### 3. Plot Structure Analysis - **Plotline status** (active, resolved, suspended) - **Conflict distribution** across acts - **Event frequency** and significance levels - **Theme exploration** across chapters - **Resolution tracking** for major story threads ### 4. Pacing and Flow Analysis - **Scene length variation** for pacing assessment - **Action vs. reflection** scene balance - **Tension curve** analysis through events - **Chapter ending types** (cliffhangers, resolutions, transitions) ### 5. World-Building Metrics - **Location usage** frequency and description depth - **Technology introduction** and development - **Species screen time** and development - **World complexity** tracking ## Statistical Report: Generate comprehensive analysis at `40 - Generated/Analysis/story-statistics.md`: ```markdown # Universalis: Story Statistics & Analysis *Generated: {{current_date}}* ## Story Overview ### Basic Metrics - **Total Word Count**: {{total_words}} words - **Chapter Count**: {{chapter_count}} chapters - **Scene Count**: {{scene_count}} scenes - **Average Chapter Length**: {{avg_chapter_words}} words - **Average Scene Length**: {{avg_scene_words}} words - **Estimated Reading Time**: {{estimated_reading_time}} ### Completion Status - **Draft Completion**: {{completion_percentage}}% - **Chapters Complete**: {{complete_chapters}}/{{total_planned_chapters}} - **Revision Status**: {{revision_status_summary}} ## Character Analysis ### Major Characters | Character | Appearances | Scenes | Word Count | POV Scenes | Development Status | |-----------|-------------|--------|------------|------------|-------------------| {{character_usage_table}} ### Character Distribution - **POV Characters**: {{pov_character_count}} - **Major Characters**: {{major_character_count}} (10+ scenes) - **Supporting Characters**: {{supporting_character_count}} (3-9 scenes) - **Minor Characters**: {{minor_character_count}} (1-2 scenes) ### Dialogue Analysis - **Total Dialogue**: {{dialogue_word_count}} words ({{dialogue_percentage}}%) - **Narrative Text**: {{narrative_word_count}} words ({{narrative_percentage}}%) - **Most Talkative**: {{most_dialogue_character}} ({{their_dialogue_count}} words) - **Dialogue Distribution**: {{dialogue_balance_analysis}} ## Plot Structure Analysis ### Plotlines Status | Plotline | Status | Chapters | Resolution % | Complexity | |----------|--------|----------|--------------|------------| {{plotline_status_table}} ### Story Arcs - **Main Plot**: {{main_plot_status}} - **Character Arcs**: {{character_arc_completion_stats}} - **Subplots**: {{subplot_status_summary}} - **Unresolved Threads**: {{unresolved_count}} ### Conflict Analysis - **Internal Conflicts**: {{internal_conflict_count}} - **Interpersonal Conflicts**: {{interpersonal_conflict_count}} - **External Conflicts**: {{external_conflict_count}} - **Resolved vs. Active**: {{conflict_resolution_ratio}} ## Pacing Analysis ### Chapter Structure - **Shortest Chapter**: {{shortest_chapter}} ({{shortest_words}} words) - **Longest Chapter**: {{longest_chapter}} ({{longest_words}} words) - **Length Variation**: {{length_variation_coefficient}} - **Pacing Pattern**: {{pacing_assessment}} ### Scene Types Distribution - **Action Scenes**: {{action_scene_count}} ({{action_percentage}}%) - **Dialogue Scenes**: {{dialogue_scene_count}} ({{dialogue_scene_percentage}}%) - **Reflection Scenes**: {{reflection_scene_count}} ({{reflection_percentage}}%) - **Exposition Scenes**: {{exposition_scene_count}} ({{exposition_percentage}}%) ### Tension Curve {{tension_analysis_across_chapters}} ## POV Analysis ### Point of View Distribution | Character | POV Scenes | Word Count | Percentage | Chapter Spread | |-----------|------------|------------|------------|----------------| {{pov_distribution_table}} ### POV Patterns - **Single POV Chapters**: {{single_pov_chapters}} - **Multiple POV Chapters**: {{multi_pov_chapters}} - **POV Switching Frequency**: {{pov_switch_frequency}} - **Balanced vs. Dominant**: {{pov_balance_assessment}} ## World-Building Analysis ### Location Usage | Location | Appearances | Scenes | Description Depth | Significance | |----------|-------------|--------|-------------------|--------------| {{location_usage_table}} ### Technology & Species - **Technology Elements**: {{tech_count}} different technologies - **Species Introduced**: {{species_count}} alien races/types - **World Complexity Score**: {{complexity_score}}/10 ## Theme Analysis ### Major Themes | Theme | Exploration Depth | Chapter Coverage | Character Embodiment | |-------|-------------------|------------------|---------------------| {{theme_analysis_table}} ### Thematic Balance {{thematic_distribution_analysis}} ## Writing Progress Metrics ### Completion Tracking - **First Draft**: {{first_draft_status}} - **Revision Rounds**: {{revision_count}} - **Outstanding Issues**: {{issue_count}} - **Ready for Publication**: {{publication_readiness}} ### Quality Metrics - **Consistency Score**: {{consistency_score}}/10 - **Character Development**: {{character_development_score}}/10 - **Plot Coherence**: {{plot_coherence_score}}/10 - **World-Building Depth**: {{worldbuilding_score}}/10 ## Comparative Analysis ### Genre Benchmarks {{comparison_to_scifi_genre_standards}} ### Structural Balance {{assessment_of_story_structure_balance}} ## Recommendations ### Pacing Adjustments {{pacing_improvement_suggestions}} ### Character Development {{character_arc_recommendations}} ### Plot Enhancement {{plot_improvement_suggestions}} ### World-Building {{worldbuilding_enhancement_ideas}} ## Historical Tracking ### Progress Over Time {{writing_progress_timeline_if_available}} ### Revision History {{major_changes_and_improvements}} --- Generated by Claude Code statistical analysis for Universalis writing project. ``` ## Analysis Methodology: 1. **Word counting** across all chapters and scenes 2. **Entity frequency analysis** from generated cards 3. **POV pattern recognition** from chapter metadata 4. **Plotline tracking** from plotline cards and events 5. **Character development assessment** from character cards 6. **Pacing evaluation** through scene length and type analysis 7. **Thematic distribution** analysis from theme cards ## Statistical Calculations: ### Quantitative Metrics - Word counts, scene counts, character appearances - Percentage distributions and ratios - Average lengths and variation coefficients - Completion percentages and progress tracking ### Qualitative Assessments - Development status evaluations - Balance assessments for various story elements - Complexity scoring for world-building - Quality metrics for story coherence ## Trend Analysis: - **Character usage patterns** over time - **Pacing variations** across acts - **Theme development** progression - **Plot complexity** evolution ## Output Requirements: - Fixed filename: `40 - Generated/Analysis/story-statistics.md` - Comprehensive statistical tables and metrics - Visual indicators for balance and distribution - Actionable recommendations based on analysis - Comparative benchmarks where relevant **IMPORTANT**: Base all statistics on actual content analysis. Provide specific numbers and percentages rather than vague assessments. Include both absolute values and relative comparisons.