Text tool

Show, Don't Tell Finder

Paste writing and editable trigger phrases to receive transparent literal prompts for review.

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A literal writing prompt only. It does not understand meaning or guarantee that a revision is better.

A QUICK WALKTHROUGH

How to use this tool

  1. Paste your writing.
  2. Enter one cue word or phrase per line.
  3. Review the literal matches as optional revision prompts.

Literal heuristics

The finder counts case-insensitive literal matches from your cue list. Cues are prompts for review, not a semantic classification.

No automatic rewriting

It does not understand context, emotion, narrative quality, or whether a sentence is effective. It does not propose or guarantee a better revision.

Local processing

Writing and cues stay in this browser and are not uploaded or stored.

GOOD TO KNOW

Common questions

Does it know what counts as telling?

No. It only reports literal matches from the cues you provide.

Can I use my own cue list?

Yes. Enter one word or phrase per line and adjust it for your style or project.

Are the suggestions guaranteed to improve writing?

No. Treat matches as optional prompts and review the surrounding context yourself.