copy-editing

Edit marketing copy through seven-sweep and quick-pass checks.

Updated Mar 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/marcusfelix/barney --skill copy-editing-marcusfelix
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: copy-editing
Source: https://github.com/marcusfelix/barney/tree/main/src/prompts/skills/copy-editing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/marcusfelix/barney --skill copy-editing-marcusfelix

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) and scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you systematically improve existing marketing copy by identifying and fixing issues related to clarity, voice, proof, specificity, emotion, and risk, ensuring your message is impactful and persuasive.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Seven Sweeps Framework: Applies a structured, multi-pass editing process (Clarity, Voice, So What, Prove It, Specificity, Emotion, Zero Risk) for comprehensive review.
  • Quick-Pass Checks: Offers targeted checks for word-level, sentence-level, and paragraph-level improvements.
  • Use Case: You have a draft of a new landing page. Use this Skill to perform a thorough edit, ensuring the copy is clear, compelling, and effectively communicates the value proposition to your target audience.

Quick Start

Use the copy-editing skill to review and improve the following text: 'Our product is really good and helps people a lot.'

Frequently Asked Questions about copy-editing

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I edit marketing copy for clarity and persuasion?

Edit marketing copy by applying a multi-stage process that checks clarity, voice consistency, benefit articulation, and emotional resonance. This approach systematically refines your message through a seven-sweep framework, ensuring your text is both compelling and impactful for the target audience.

What is the best way to proofread a landing page draft?

The best way to proofread a landing page is using quick-pass checks for word, sentence, and paragraph-level improvements. This targeted review identifies issues in specificity and risk reduction, ensuring your value proposition is effectively communicated to readers.

How does a multi-stage copy editing framework work?

A multi-stage copy editing framework works by applying seven distinct sweeps: Clarity, Voice, So What, Prove It, Specificity, Emotion, and Zero Risk. Each pass addresses a specific facet of persuasive writing, from substantiating evidence to ensuring voice consistency across your marketing materials.

Can I use systematic editing to improve benefit articulation in my content?

Yes, you can use systematic editing to improve benefit articulation by running a dedicated sweep that challenges every claim. This content refinement process forces explicit connections between features and user benefits, transforming vague statements into persuasive, impactful marketing copy.

When do I need a structured copy editing process for my marketing materials?

You need a structured copy editing process when your existing marketing copy lacks emotional resonance or fails to reduce perceived risk. Applying a comprehensive review framework ensures your message is clear, compelling, and effectively substantiates your value proposition to the target audience.