editing

Name: editing
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Author: nima

Identify and remove padding, nominalizations, and passive constructions from prose.

25|3|Updated Jul 14, 2026

Search Tags:#writing #editing #clarity #prose #concision #revision

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Skill: editing
Source: https://github.com/nimadorostkar/Claude-Skills-collection/tree/main/skills/writing/editing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nimadorostkar/Claude-Skills-collection --skill editing-nimadorostkar

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill addresses the common issue of bloated, unclear, or passive writing that fails to communicate effectively, helping you transform drafts into concise and forceful prose.

Core Features & Use Cases

Structural Editing: Reorganizes arguments and sections to improve flow and logical impact.
Line Editing: Identifies and removes padding, filter phrases, and nominalizations to sharpen sentence-level clarity.
Voice Preservation: Provides a framework for editing others' work while maintaining their unique authorial voice.

Quick Start

Use the editing skill to review the attached draft for concision and structural strength.

Frequently Asked Questions about editing

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I remove padding and passive voice from my drafts?▼

Yes, editing professional correspondence involves identifying nominalizations and passive constructions, applying active voice workflows to reorganize arguments and sections so the text achieves maximum concision and structural integrity.

What is the best way to edit technical documentation for concision?▼

Editing technical documentation for concision requires line editing to strip padding and filter phrases, reorganizing sections for logical flow to achieve stylistic consistency and structural integrity.

How do I revise someone else's writing without changing their authorial voice?▼

To revise prose while preserving the authorial voice, use a voice preservation framework that targets structural reorganization and removes padding or passive constructions without altering the unique stylistic characteristics of the original draft.

Does structural editing help improve the logical impact of professional correspondence?▼

Yes, structural editing improves logical impact by reorganizing arguments and sections within professional correspondence, ensuring the revised prose flows effectively and maintains structural integrity while adhering to active voice workflows.

When should I not use automated prose revision workflows?▼

You should avoid automated prose revision workflows when a draft requires preserving a highly specific authorial voice or relies on stylistic passive constructions for nuanced professional correspondence, as these workflows prioritize active voice and concision.