editorial-proof

Perform a five-pass proofreading audit on typeset documents.

1|1|Updated Mar 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/brycehamrick/editorial-skills --skill editorial-proof
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: editorial-proof
Source: https://github.com/brycehamrick/editorial-skills/tree/main/skills/editorial-proof
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/brycehamrick/editorial-skills --skill editorial-proof

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill eliminates brain drift and production errors in final-stage documents by enforcing a rigorous, multi-pass proofreading methodology that separates formatting, mechanical, and sense-check tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Five-Pass Methodology: Systematically isolates errors in global formatting, high-risk elements, mechanical accuracy, hygiene, and sense.
  • Production Error Detection: Specifically targets layout-induced issues like widows, orphans, broken links, and caption mismatches.
  • Use Case: Use this before publishing a typeset book or a final web page to ensure that the transition from a live document to a fixed format has not introduced new errors.

Quick Start

Run the editorial-proof skill to begin the final five-pass diagnostic check on the current document.

Frequently Asked Questions about editorial-proof

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I proofread a typeset document to catch layout errors before publishing?

Proofreading a typeset document requires a systematic five-pass methodology to isolate production errors like widows, orphans, and broken links. This approach separates formatting, mechanical, and sense-check tasks to eliminate brain drift in final-stage nonfiction manuscripts and web layouts.

What is the best way to check a final PDF for production errors?

The best way to check a final PDF for production errors is a multi-pass audit that specifically targets layout-induced issues. This method verifies global formatting, high-risk elements, mechanical accuracy, and hygiene to ensure the fixed format transition introduced no new errors.

How do I run a comprehensive five-pass proofreading workflow on a manuscript?

To run a five-pass proofreading workflow on a manuscript, systematically isolate errors across five distinct stages: global formatting, high-risk elements, mechanical accuracy, hygiene, and sense. This structured diagnostic check requires an existing editorial context and style sheet to validate layout consistency.

Do I need a style sheet to perform a proofreading audit on a web-ready layout?

Yes, you need an existing editorial context and a style sheet to perform a proofreading audit on a web-ready layout. These prerequisites are required to validate layout consistency and mechanical accuracy against professional editorial standards during the final-stage check.

Why does my nonfiction book have formatting errors after typesetting?

Formatting errors appear after typesetting because the transition from a live document to a fixed format introduces layout-induced issues like widows, orphans, and caption mismatches. A rigorous multi-pass proofreading methodology separates formatting, mechanical, and sense-check tasks to catch these specific production errors.