editorial-copy

Audit nonfiction writing for grammar, punctuation, and style guide consistency.

1|1|Updated Mar 22, 2026

Search Tags:#consistency #grammar #proofreading #styleguide #copyediting #nonfiction

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npx skills add https://github.com/brycehamrick/editorial-skills --skill editorial-copy

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Skill: editorial-copy
Source: https://github.com/brycehamrick/editorial-skills/tree/main/skills/editorial-copy
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/brycehamrick/editorial-skills --skill editorial-copy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the problem of inconsistent, error-prone, and mechanically flawed writing by applying a rigorous, professional-grade copy editing framework to your nonfiction manuscripts.

Core Features & Use Cases

The 4 Cs Framework: Systematically audits text for Correctness, Consistency, Clarity, and Coherency based on the Einsohn and Schwartz methodology.
Style Sheet Management: Automatically initializes and maintains a live Style Sheet to ensure uniform treatment of proper nouns, hyphenation, numbers, and abbreviations.
Use Case: Use this when you have a completed draft and need to ensure it adheres to a specific style guide (like Chicago or AP) before final typesetting or publication.

Quick Start

Run the editorial-copy skill to perform a mechanical audit of the current document and initialize the project style sheet.

Frequently Asked Questions about editorial-copy

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

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What is copy editing for nonfiction and when do I need it?▼

Copy editing for nonfiction is a mechanical audit that enforces grammar, punctuation, and style guide consistency. You need it when you have a completed draft and must ensure correctness, clarity, and internal consistency before final publication or typesetting.

How do I maintain style guide consistency across a long manuscript?▼

You maintain style guide consistency by initializing a project-specific style sheet that tracks the uniform treatment of proper nouns, hyphenation, numbers, and abbreviations, ensuring internal coherence throughout the document editing process.

Can I use this for proofreading a draft before final typesetting?▼

Yes, this performs a professional mechanical audit designed for the copy editing phase, ensuring your nonfiction draft adheres to a specific style guide like Chicago or AP before final typesetting and publication.

What does the 4 Cs framework check during a mechanical audit?▼

The 4 Cs framework systematically audits nonfiction text for Correctness, Consistency, Clarity, and Coherency based on the Einsohn and Schwartz methodology to eliminate error-prone and mechanically flawed writing.

Does this copy editing skill work for fiction manuscripts?▼

No, this mechanical audit is specifically designed for nonfiction writing. It applies the 4 Cs framework and style sheet management to ensure correctness and clarity in nonfiction drafts rather than fiction manuscripts.