elements-of-style

Enforce Strunk's Elements of Style principles in prose for clarity and vigor.

Updated Apr 14, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/vladpolewoi/config76 --skill elements-of-style-vladpolewoi
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: elements-of-style
Source: https://github.com/vladpolewoi/config76/tree/main/claude/skills/elements-of-style
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vladpolewoi/config76 --skill elements-of-style-vladpolewoi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures writing is clear and vigorous by applying Strunk's Elements of Style principles during the writing or editing process.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Style Application: Enforce principles such as 'Omit needless words' and 'Use active voice'.
  • Sentence Structure: Help in constructing sentences that are grammatically correct and impactful.
  • Punctuation and Words: Provide guidelines on punctuation use and suggest replacements for ambiguous words.
  • Quick Checks: Offer a checklist for the final review of written content.
  • Use Case: For a writer crafting a report or a reviewer editing technical documentation, this skill helps ensure the written work is as precise and clear as possible.

Quick Start

To apply style checks, simply say, "write clearly" or "edit for style."

Frequently Asked Questions about elements-of-style

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

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How do I edit my prose to improve clarity and vigor?

To improve prose clarity and vigor, you can apply Strunk's Elements of Style principles by prompting your writing platform to 'edit for style', which enforces active voice, omitting needless words, and proper punctuation.

What does applying Elements of Style principles do to my technical documentation?

Applying Elements of Style principles to technical documentation ensures the text is grammatically correct, impactful, and precise by enforcing proper word choice, sentence structure, and punctuation to eliminate ambiguity.

How do I check my writing for needless words and passive voice?

To check writing for needless words and passive voice, trigger a style application by saying 'write clearly', which applies Strunk's guidelines to suggest replacements for ambiguous words and enforce active voice.

Can I use this prose editing skill with my technical documentation platform?

Yes, this prose editing skill is compatible with platforms designed for prose writing and editing, allowing reviewers to enforce grammar rules and style checks directly within their technical documentation workflows.

Does this skill provide a quick checklist for final content review?

Yes, the skill provides a quick checklist for the final review of written content, verifying that style principles such as omitting needless words, using active voice, and proper punctuation have been successfully applied.