copy-editing

Edit marketing copy using the Seven Sweeps framework with rationale for each change.

997|201|Updated May 6, 2014
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/freekmurze/dotfiles --skill copy-editing-freekmurze
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Skill: copy-editing
Source: https://github.com/freekmurze/dotfiles/tree/main/config/claude/skills/copy-editing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/freekmurze/dotfiles --skill copy-editing-freekmurze

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Editing marketing copy is time-consuming and error-prone; this Skill provides a structured, repeatable process to systematically improve copy without changing the core message.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Seven Sweeps Framework: Clarity, Voice & Tone, So What, Prove It, Specificity, Heightened Emotion, Zero Risk.
  • Applies to ads, landing pages, emails, and product descriptions, across drafts and revisions, to tighten messaging while preserving brand voice.
  • Real-world usage: Start with a marketing draft and produce a tightened, conversion-focused version with explicit rationales for each change.

Quick Start

Edit the provided marketing copy using the Seven Sweeps framework to improve clarity, tone, and conversion without changing the core message.

Frequently Asked Questions about copy-editing

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

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How do I systematically edit marketing copy to improve conversion and tone?

You systematically edit marketing copy by applying the Seven Sweeps framework, which processes drafts through Clarity, Voice & Tone, So What, Prove It, Specificity, Heightened Emotion, and Zero Risk passes to improve conversion and tone while preserving brand voice.

What is the Seven Sweeps framework for editing marketing copy?

The Seven Sweeps framework is a structured editing process that sequentially checks marketing copy for Clarity, Voice & Tone, So What, Prove It, Specificity, Heightened Emotion, and Zero Risk to tighten messaging and boost conversion without altering the core message.

Can I use this structured editing process on email drafts and landing pages?

Yes, you can apply this structured editing process to email drafts and landing pages, as well as ads and product descriptions, to systematically tighten messaging and produce conversion-focused revisions with explicit rationales.

How do I tighten messaging in ad copy without changing the core message?

You tighten messaging in ad copy by running the draft through sequential sweeps for specificity, emotion, and clarity, which outputs revised copy alongside explicit rationales for each change while preserving the original brand voice and core message.

What's the best way to get explicit rationale for marketing copy changes?

The best way to get explicit rationale for marketing copy changes is to use a structured editing framework that outputs revised text paired with the specific reasoning behind each modification made during the conversion-focused editing passes.

When do I need a structured framework to edit marketing copy?

You need a structured framework to edit marketing copy when your editing process becomes time-consuming and error-prone, requiring a repeatable method to systematically improve clarity, tone, and conversion across multiple drafts and revisions.