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new-yorker-style

Rewrite prose with The New Yorker's voice and house style conventions.

3|Updated Jan 1, 2026
Search Tags:#writing#editing#prose#journalism#style-guide#New Yorker
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kjgarza/marketplace-claude --skill new-yorker-style
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: new-yorker-style
Source: https://github.com/kjgarza/marketplace-claude/tree/main/plugins/kjgarza-product/skills/new-yorker-style
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kjgarza/marketplace-claude --skill new-yorker-style

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps writers produce polished, magazine-quality prose by applying The New Yorker’s house conventions—diaeresis usage, British spellings, serial comma, precise rhythm, and courteous tone.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Voice and Style Guidance: Applies The New Yorker’s urbane, readable voice to drafts, with attention to rhythm, sentence openers, and punctuation.
  • Style Enforcement: Ensures diaeresis, hyphenation, and British spellings per house rules, with cross-reference to style-details.
  • Use Case: Ideal for essays, profiles, long-form journalism, and literary nonfiction seeking a refined, accessible tone.

Quick Start

Generate a 300-word profile in New Yorker style about a notable figure, following the house conventions.

Frequently Asked Questions about new-yorker-style

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I write New Yorker-style prose for long-form journalism?▼

New Yorker-style prose applies the magazine's urbane voice, diaeresis usage, British spellings, serial comma, and precise rhythm to essays and profiles. This Skill transforms ordinary drafts by enforcing these house conventions automatically.

What is the serial comma and diaeresis usage in New Yorker style?▼

New Yorker style enforces the serial comma in lists and uses diaeresis marks over repeated vowels. This Skill references internal style-details to apply these conventions alongside British spellings and specific hyphenation rules.

Can I use New Yorker style editing for literary nonfiction?▼

Yes, New Yorker style editing suits literary nonfiction, essays, profiles, and long-form journalism. It applies a refined, accessible tone with courteous voice and precise sentence craft to diverse topics.

How do I enforce British spellings and hyphenation in prose editing?▼

Enforcing British spellings and hyphenation requires cross-referencing house style rules. This Skill leverages internal style-details to automatically apply these conventions alongside diaeresis and serial comma usage.

What's the best way to apply magazine house conventions to a draft?▼

Applying magazine house conventions requires enforcing voice, rhythm, punctuation, and spelling rules consistently. This Skill transforms drafts by applying New Yorker conventions including sentence openers, diaeresis, and courteous tone.

Does New Yorker style work for short-form content or only long-form journalism?▼

New Yorker style is designed for essays, profiles, and long-form journalism. While its conventions can apply to shorter pieces, the urbane voice and precise rhythm suit long-form literary nonfiction best.

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