bmad-editorial-review-prose

Review prose for communication issues and output a three-column table of fixes.

Updated May 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/b566776/whitebox --skill bmad-editorial-review-prose-b566776
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Skill: bmad-editorial-review-prose
Source: https://github.com/b566776/whitebox/tree/main/.gemini/skills/bmad-editorial-review-prose
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/b566776/whitebox --skill bmad-editorial-review-prose-b566776

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides clinical copy-editing to identify and fix communication issues that impede reader comprehension. It outputs a structured set of fixes in a three-column table while preserving the author’s voice and intent.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Identify clarity issues, ambiguous references, awkward phrasing, and logical gaps.
  • Output fixes in a consolidated three-column table with location references.
  • Respect style guides (e.g., Microsoft Writing Style Guide) and maintain author voice across edits.
  • Use for essays, reports, emails, and any prose requiring improved clarity.

Quick Start

Provide the text to review in the Content field and optional style_guide and reader_type inputs, then run the editor to generate a table of fixes.

Frequently Asked Questions about bmad-editorial-review-prose

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I copy-edit prose for clarity and get a structured list of fixes?

To copy-edit prose for clarity, provide your text and an optional style guide to generate a three-column table of fixes, preserving the author's voice while identifying ambiguous references and logical gaps.

What is clinical copy-editing and how does it improve reader comprehension?

Clinical copy-editing identifies communication issues that impede reader comprehension, such as awkward phrasing and clarity gaps, outputting consolidated fixes in a table with location references.

Can I use a specific style guide like Microsoft Writing Style Guide for prose review?

Yes, you can apply a style guide like the Microsoft Writing Style Guide by providing it as an optional input, allowing the editor to tailor edits and maintain author voice across your prose.

Does the prose review tool work for different reader types like humans and LLMs?

Yes, the prose review tool accepts an optional reader type input for humans or LLMs, tailoring the copy-editing fixes to the specific audience to improve communication clarity.

What text formats are ignored during the editorial prose review process?

The editorial prose review ignores code blocks and frontmatter, ensuring the copy-editing process focuses strictly on prose content without altering structural or programming elements.

What types of documents are suitable for this clarity-focused prose review?

Essays, emails, and reports are suitable for clarity-focused prose review, as the tool identifies communication issues and outputs fixes in a three-column table while preserving author intent.