edit-structure

Analyze draft structure and recommend section reordering, cuts, and additions.

6|2|Updated Apr 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AlonMichael/How-I-Write-Skills --skill edit-structure
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: edit-structure
Source: https://github.com/AlonMichael/How-I-Write-Skills/tree/main/skills/edit-structure
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AlonMichael/How-I-Write-Skills --skill edit-structure

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps writers evaluate and improve the overall organization and sequencing of their drafts, ensuring ideas are presented logically and effectively.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structural Evaluation: Analyzes the current outline to identify sections that do not serve the main questions or promises.
  • Optimized Reordering: Suggests the best sequence for sections to maximize flow and reader engagement.
  • Concise Editing: Identifies parts that can be compressed without losing meaning, streamlining the writing.
  • Use Case: A writer completes a 5,000-word essay and uses this Skill to reorganize sections, remove redundancies, and clarify their argument, resulting in a tighter, more compelling piece.

Quick Start

Provide your draft and outline to the skill, then ask it to analyze and reorganize for better flow and clarity.

Frequently Asked Questions about edit-structure

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

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How do I reorganize my draft for better flow and clarity?

To reorganize a draft for better flow, you need to evaluate section roles, sequence, and relevance to identify redundancies and recommend reordering. This process enhances clarity by ensuring your narrative-driven or argument-based writing presents ideas logically and effectively.

What is the best way to analyze writing structure and identify sections to cut?

Analyzing writing structure involves evaluating your current outline to identify sections that do not serve the main questions or promises. The best way to cut unnecessary content is to pinpoint parts that can be compressed without losing meaning, streamlining the overall narrative.

Can I use structural editing to improve long argument-based essays?

Yes, structural editing works for long argument-based essays by evaluating section sequence and relevance. It helps identify redundancies and optimize reordering, making a lengthy draft tighter and more compelling without losing the original argument's core meaning.

How do I evaluate my outline to find sections that do not serve the main argument?

To evaluate your outline, analyze the role of each section against your draft's main questions or promises. This structural evaluation identifies irrelevant sections, allowing you to recommend cuts and additions that maximize reader engagement and logical flow.

Does structural editing work for narrative-driven writing as well as argument-based drafts?

Structural editing works for both narrative-driven and argument-based writing. It evaluates section sequence and relevance to suggest reordering and cuts, enhancing clarity and flow across different writing formats by ensuring all sections serve the core narrative.