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About this free proper noun extractor
Build a cast and location index from your draft. This proper noun extractor lists every capitalized name and place with occurrence counts — useful for series bibles, style sheets, and catching names that appear only once (possible typos).
How to use the Proper Noun Extractor
- Paste your manuscript.
- Click Analyze to extract proper nouns.
- Review the sorted name list with counts.
- Click Export CSV to copy for spreadsheets.
- Cross-reference with your series bible.
Frequently asked questions
What counts as a proper noun?
Capitalized words and multi-word capitalized phrases, excluding common sentence starters like "The" and "Chapter."
Can I export the list?
Yes. Click Export CSV to copy name,count data for Excel or Google Sheets.
How is this different from name variant detection?
This lists all proper nouns. The name variant tool groups similar spellings that may be typos.
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