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JEP Narrative Arc Architect

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Structures Journal of Economic Perspectives articles into compelling narrative essays with clear arguments rather than passive literature surveys.

The JEP Narrative Arc Architect skill helps economists and academic writers transform standard literature reviews into engaging, essay-style articles tailored for the Journal of Economic Perspectives (JEP). It guides authors through building an essay spine with a compelling hook, explicit tension, logic-driven synthesis, honest boundaries of knowledge, and memorable takeaways. By applying structural tests like the elevator test and idea-focused section titling, this skill ensures drafts captivate general economist audiences and fit seamlessly into broader symposium collections.

Key Features

01Coordinates article scope for themed symposium issues and companion pieces
02Identifies and eliminates academic writing anti-patterns and topic-listing
03Builds complete 7-stage narrative arcs from hooks to lasting takeaways
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05Transforms literature survey skeletons into idea-driven essay arguments
06Applies diagnostic tests including elevator and idea-based section title tests

Use Cases

01Aligning a manuscript section with symposium angles to prevent duplicate coverage
02Outlining a new submission or proposal for the Journal of Economic Perspectives
03Refactoring an existing academic survey draft into a persuasive JEP essay