How do I specify a character limit?

You can include a character limit in your prompt, and the skill will verify that the final output respects that constraint.

Can I use it for general tone changes?

Yes, it can be used for any request to rewrite text with a particular tone or aesthetic, even if it doesn't match the specific named authors.

Does this skill invent new plot points?

No. The skill is designed to preserve all core narrative beats from your source text and only transforms the style and diction.

What literary styles are supported?

The skill currently supports Thorogood (bluesy/rhythmic), Peake (gothic/atmospheric), Howard (heroic pulp), and Eddison (archaic/courtly) styles.

Literary Style Revision

Name: Literary Style Revision
Author: sandervw

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Content Management

Rewrites prose into specific literary styles like gothic, heroic fantasy, or bluesy narration while preserving core narrative beats.

The Literary Style Revision skill empowers writers to transform their prose using specialized aesthetic frameworks. Whether you need the dense, atmospheric description of Mervyn Peake, the visceral action diction of Robert E. Howard, or the archaic syntax of E.R. Eddison, this skill applies systematic style guidelines to your text. It extracts your core narrative beats and reapplies them using distinct diction and tone, ensuring your story remains intact while its voice is completely reimagined for world-building and creative projects.

Key Features

01Core narrative beat extraction to prevent plot drift

02Strict character limit enforcement for output control

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04Multiple literary style presets including Peake, Howard, and Eddison

05Reference-based syntax and diction transformation

06Keyword-based automatic style selection

Use Cases

01Polishing draft fantasy prose into elevated, courtly diction

02Developing atmospheric setting descriptions for gothic world-building

03Retelling narrative events in a rhythmic, bluesy storyteller voice

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add sandervw/corplore literary-revision

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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