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Word Frequency Finder

Top repeated words (excluding common stopwords) to catch AI repetition.

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Paste your text above, then click Analyze — or try Sample.

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About this tool

Repeated words jar readers and signal AI-generated padding. This word frequency finder lists the most common non-stopwords in your manuscript with counts and percentage of total text — so you can spot overused nouns, verbs, and adjectives.

Why manuscript analysis matters for fiction

Rule-based analyzers catch patterns human eyes skim past—especially in AI drafts where filter words, adverbs, and passive voice cluster predictably. Use metrics to prioritize revision, not to flatten your voice. Run a chapter first, fix the worst offenders, then scan the full manuscript.

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How to use it

  1. Paste your chapter or full draft.
  2. Click Analyze to rank word frequency.
  3. Look for non-theme words appearing over 1% of the time.
  4. Search your manuscript for those words and vary vocabulary.
  5. Re-run after revision to confirm fixes.

Tips for fiction authors

  • Expect character names and key setting nouns to appear frequently — that is normal. Focus on verbs and adjectives that repeat without purpose.
  • AI models often repeat "nodded," "sighed," and "smiled" dozens of times. This tool catches those patterns instantly.
  • If a non-character word appears over 1% of your total text, it is likely overused and worth varying.
  • Use this tool to build a personal "overuse" list. Every writer has favorite words — knowing yours makes editing faster.

Common questions

Why exclude stopwords?

Common words like "the" and "and" dominate every text. Filtering them surfaces meaningful repetition.

What repetition is a red flag?

The same content word appearing more than ~1% of total words often indicates AI looping or author crutch vocabulary.

Can I use this for character names?

Yes — though the Proper Noun Extractor is better for capitalized names and places.

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