Echo Finder
Repetition checker · Word echo finder for scripts
Writers all have "tic" words they repeat without noticing,the same verb, noun, or adjective showing up again and again in a scene.
Paste your scene text below. The tool ignores function words (the, a, and, but, etc.) and highlights content words (verbs, nouns, adjectives) that appear more than three times close together so you can spot echoes and vary your wording.
Runs entirely in your browser. A small script counts word frequency and the distance between occurrences; only words that repeat at least four times with at least one pair of occurrences within 50 words are flagged.
How it works
The algorithm tokenizes your text and filters out stopwords (articles, conjunctions, pronouns, common auxiliaries). For each remaining word it records every position. A word is flagged as an "echo" if it appears at least four times and at least two of those occurrences are within 50 words of each other. Highlighting is done in your browser; no data is sent to any server.
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It finds repeated high-impact words that cluster too closely, helping prose feel intentional instead of repetitive.
For this workflow, the central problem is clear: unnoticed word repetition can make prose feel flat, rushed, or unintentionally comedic. Left unresolved, this creates downstream friction and slower decisions. The practical target is cleaner language texture with stronger sentence-level variety and less accidental redundancy.
Limitation to keep in mind: It cannot distinguish every poetic recurrence from accidental echo automatically; human judgment remains required.
Advanced workflow: Run echo analysis after structural rewrites, because scene moves often duplicate verbs and emotional labels unintentionally.
Step-by-Step Workflow
- Analyze one sequence at a time and inspect clusters of repeated content words.
- Decide whether each repetition is intentional motif or unintentional echo.
- Replace or reframe only the low-value repeats that reduce clarity or tone.
- Run a final pass to confirm voice consistency after substitutions.
Use Cases By Profile
- Writer: clean verbal tics before sharing pages.
- Editor: accelerate polish pass on diction diversity.
- Team rewrite room: standardize tone across multiple contributors.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Removing all repetition, including intentional rhetorical effects.
- Replacing words with weaker synonyms just to vary vocabulary.
- Ignoring nearby echoes that degrade line impact.
Professional Best Practices
- Protect intentional motifs while trimming accidental repetition.
- Prioritize high-frequency verbs and adjectives in cleanup passes.
- Read revised sections aloud to catch rhythmic monotony.
Treat this tool output as a decision support layer, not a replacement for authorship. Great scripts are remembered for specific choices, emotional precision, and clarity of dramatic movement. Tools help by removing noise so your energy can go where it matters: character, conflict, escalation, and payoff. If you review outcomes after each pass and keep an explicit log of accepted changes, your workflow becomes faster and more predictable from draft to draft. That consistency is exactly what professional collaborators value: fewer surprises, clearer rationale, and a script that evolves with intent.
Extended FAQ
Should all repetition be removed?
No. Keep intentional motifs and rhetorical echoes. Remove only low-value accidental repetition.
What words should I prioritize in cleanup?
High-frequency verbs, adjectives, and emotional labels that flatten voice when repeated.
Can echo checks change tone accidentally?
Yes if replacements are careless. Always validate revised diction against character voice and genre tone.
How often should I run this tool?
At late rewrite stages and after heavy structural changes that duplicate language patterns.
Is this useful for dialogue-only passes?
Very. Dialogue rewrites often introduce repeated phrasing unconsciously.
What is a good final QA step?
Read revised pages aloud to verify rhythm, precision, and intentional recurrence.
From echoes to full structure
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