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Originally Posted by Toxaris
If there is no visual distinction between dialogue and normal text, it will be impossible to automate this. After all, the algorithms need something to work with. If you can make the distinction without reading it, it should be possible. It will need to be proofread though.
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I was hoping someone might know of some super-smart lexical/semantic analysis tool, but given the weakness of grammar analysis tools I suspect its a hope forlorn. Especially something that one could apply to one book.
Might try to recruit a 'crowd' from my writerly friends - couple of chapters each should see the job done pretty quick.
A retired professional has put her hand up to do some substantive editing - provided we can get the dialogue punctuated.
It'll be interesting to see what suggestions the daughter will brook, there's bound to be more than a few.
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HarryT - it is 'my problem' since the daughter asked me if I could help. Saying no at the first hurdle would weigh on my conscience - I'm funny that way.
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