What is the primary goal of the writing-general skill?

The primary goal is to make writing clear, concise, and vigorous by adhering to the 'Elements of Style,' specifically focusing on omitting needless words and using active voice.

Does this skill support bulleted lists?

The skill discourages the use of bullet points and lists in favor of well-structured prose, unless the user explicitly requests a list format.

How does it improve upon standard AI writing?

It specifically targets and removes common AI 'red flags' such as over-formalization, unnecessary qualifiers, and hedging phrases that often make AI-generated text feel bloated.

Can I use this for technical documentation?

Yes, it is highly effective for technical documentation as it removes ambiguity, cuts down on wordiness, and ensures that instructions are direct and easy to follow.

Strunk & White Writing Style

Name: Strunk & White Writing Style
Author: edwinhu

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Refines and polishes prose using foundational Strunk & White principles to ensure clear, concise, and vigorous communication.

The writing-general skill acts as a foundational style guide for Claude, implementing the timeless principles of Strunk & White’s 'Elements of Style.' It transforms wordy, passive, or abstract text into direct and impactful prose by enforcing the 'Iron Law' of omitting needless words. This skill is essential for users who need to produce high-quality documentation, professional correspondence, or clear explanations that avoid common AI writing pitfalls like hedging, over-formalization, and excessive bullet points.

主な機能

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02Enforces the 'Omit needless words' rule for leaner, more vigorous writing.

03Provides a systematic editing checklist for sentence, paragraph, and word-level improvements.

04Eliminates 'weasel words', qualifiers, and hedging to ensure definite language.

05Automatically converts passive voice to active voice for better engagement.

06Prioritizes concrete details and specific verbs over vague abstractions.

ユースケース

01Drafting educational content that requires a clear, authoritative, and narrative-driven voice.

02Refining technical documentation and READMEs to be more direct and readable.

03Editing professional emails and reports to remove filler and improve clarity.

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npx skillfish add edwinhu/workflows writing-general

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