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meanest-editor

Critiques PR pitches and press releases against a 13-criterion scoring rubric with line-by-line feedback.

663|47|Updated May 19, 2026
Search Tags:#copywriting#PR#press release#media outreach#pitch critique#Rubric scoring#Editing
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/elvisun/newsjack --skill meanest-editor
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: meanest-editor
Source: https://github.com/elvisun/newsjack/tree/main/skills/meanest-editor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/elvisun/newsjack --skill meanest-editor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

PR drafts often fail because writers cannot judge their own work objectively. This Skill provides a rigorous, structured critique of pitches and press releases so weak ledes, buzzword stuffing, and missing news pegs get caught before a journalist deletes the email.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Rubric-Based Scoring: Scores drafts 1-10 across 13 criteria including lede strength, news value, specificity, timeliness, quote quality, and cliche density.
  • Line-by-Line Critique: Quotes offending lines directly and explains precisely why each fails, skipping lines that work.
  • Actionable Rewrites: Delivers a paste-ready replacement lede and 2-3 concrete next steps, not vague advice.
  • Use Case: Paste a draft press release announcing a product launch and receive a scored verdict, the top three offenses, a rewritten lede built around a real customer metric, and a blacklist sweep of banned buzzwords.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to roast your draft pitch or press release and score it against the editor rubric.

Frequently Asked Questions about meanest-editor

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get feedback on a press release before sending it?▼

Paste the full draft and request a roast. The Skill scores it 1-10 against a 13-point rubric covering lede strength, news value, quotes, and cliches, then quotes failing lines and provides a rewritten lede you can paste directly.

How to critique a PR pitch email to journalists?▼

Share the pitch email including the subject line. The critique evaluates subject line quality, word count, the news peg, the call to action, and whether the pitch demonstrates relevance to the specific journalist's beat.

What criteria make a press release publishable?▼

The rubric checks 13 criteria: lede strength, news value, specificity, the so-what test, timeliness, quote quality, format fitness, subject line, call to action, cliche density, passive voice, stakeholder clarity, and sourcing. Scores of 8 or above are publishable.

Does the critique work for both email pitches and press releases?▼

Yes. Format fitness is scored differently for each type: email pitches should stay under 200 words with a clear ask, while press releases are checked against AP-style structure including headline, dateline, boilerplate, and contact info.

Can I resubmit a revised draft for re-review?▼

Yes. On re-review the Skill compares the revision against the original critique, acknowledges what improved, and identifies what remains broken. Something is always flagged since no draft scores a 10.

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