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copy-editing

Run a seven-sweep editing workflow on marketing copy drafts.

Updated Apr 6, 2026
Search Tags:#proofreading#copy-editing#marketing-copy#content-refresh#seven-sweeps#voice-tone#clarity-check
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sicktastic/skill-issue --skill copy-editing-sicktastic
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: copy-editing
Source: https://github.com/sicktastic/skill-issue/tree/main/marketing/skills/copy-editing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sicktastic/skill-issue --skill copy-editing-sicktastic

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Marketing teams often inherit stale or messy copy and worry fixes will derail the message; this Skill breaks the review into a repeatable process that protects the core story while sharpening clarity, tone, proof, specificity, emotion, and risk handling, starting by reading any product-marketing-context notes in .agents/ or .claude/ so edits honor the current strategy.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Seven Sweeps Framework: Run the sequential Clarity, Voice & Tone, So What, Prove It, Specificity, Heightened Emotion, and Zero Risk passes and circle back after each to ensure earlier wins hold.
  • Quick-Pass and Checklist Support: Use the word-, sentence-, and paragraph-level checks plus the full copy-editing checklist to spot clichés, filler, buried CTAs, or proof gaps before the final review.
  • Expert Panel Scoring & References: Assemble persona-based scores, follow the scoring rubric, and consult references such as the content-refresh and plain-English alternatives guides when refining tense, facts, or style.
  • Use Case: Refresh a high-traffic landing page, launch email, or retention message by starting with the existing copy, updating statistics/proof, smoothing tone, and rerunning the sweeps after each revision.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to run the seven-sweep copy review on the provided marketing draft, beginning with Clarity and logging the suggested edits for each subsequent pass.

Frequently Asked Questions about copy-editing

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I improve marketing copy clarity without losing the original tone?▼

Marketing copy clarity is improved through a disciplined seven-sweep editing workflow that sequentially checks tone, proof, specificity, emotion, and risk while circling back to ensure earlier wins hold.

What is the best way to refresh stale landing page copy?▼

Refreshing stale landing page copy is best done by starting with the existing draft, updating statistics, smoothing tone, and running sequential seven sweeps to protect the core story while sharpening the message.

How do I proofread an email draft for conversion messaging gaps?▼

Proofreading an email draft for conversion gaps involves running quick-pass word, sentence, and paragraph-level checks to spot buried CTAs, filler, and missing proof before a final review.

Can I edit marketing content without existing product context files?▼

Editing marketing content requires checking product-marketing-context notes in `.agents/` or `.claude/` directories first to ensure edits honor the current strategy before applying the seven sweeps.

When do I need a structured copy-editing process instead of a basic proofread?▼

A structured copy-editing process is needed when you have draft marketing copy that requires tone, proof, specificity, emotion, and risk reduction beyond simple typo fixes.

Why does my marketing copy review keep breaking the original message?▼

Marketing copy reviews break the original message when edits skip sequential sweeps, so circle back after each clarity, tone, and specificity pass to protect the core story.

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