How does the checkpoint system work?

The skill pauses after each level (Document, Paragraph, Sentence, and Word) to allow you to review proposed changes and approve them before the editor proceeds to the next stage.

Can I use it with pasted text instead of a file?

Yes, if you paste text directly into the command, the skill will process it and output the final version to a new timestamped markdown file.

What writing standards does it follow?

It utilizes merged guidelines from experts like Howard Becker and Helen Sword, focusing on active voice, vivid verbs, clarity, and the removal of 'fancy-talk'.

Does it create multiple versions of my file?

No, it uses git to track progress and commit changes at each level, keeping your workspace clean while maintaining a full history that you can diff or revert.

What genres does the Writing Editor support?

It is designed for all nonfiction genres, including academic papers, reports, memos, essays, blog posts, and proposals.

Professional Writing & Prose Editor

Name: Professional Writing & Prose Editor
Author: nealcaren

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内容管理

Refines nonfiction prose through a systematic, four-level editing workflow to eliminate robotic patterns and improve clarity.

The Writing Editor skill provides a structured, top-down approach to polishing nonfiction prose, moving methodically from high-level document structure down to individual word choices. Designed to eliminate common LLM-generated patterns and 'writerly' bad habits, it guides users through human-in-the-loop checkpoints for structural hooks, paragraph symmetry, passive voice reduction, and the removal of unnecessary 'fancy-talk.' It is particularly effective for academic papers, reports, and essays where maintaining a natural yet professional voice is critical, leveraging git integration to ensure a safe, version-controlled editing process that keeps the user in total control of every revision.

主要功能

01Hierarchical four-level editing workflow: Document, Paragraph, Sentence, and Word.

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03Deep integration with established writing guides including Becker's 'Writing for Social Scientists'.

04Automated git versioning to track progress and revert changes without file duplication.

05Human-in-the-loop checkpoints for review and approval at every stage of the edit.

06Genre-aware adjustments for academic papers, memos, blog posts, and professional reports.

使用场景

01Applying the 'deletion test' to professional memos to ensure every word adds unique value.

02Refining AI-generated content to remove 'robotic' patterns and unnecessary 'throat-clearing' phrases.

03Transforming dry academic drafts into engaging research papers with direct, active voice.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add nealcaren/sociology-skillset writing-editor

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