writing-clearly-and-concisely

Edit prose to remove redundancies and enforce active voice.

Updated Jan 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MGriot/.gemini --skill writing-clearly-and-concisely-mgriot
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: writing-clearly-and-concisely
Source: https://github.com/MGriot/.gemini/tree/main/skills/writing-clearly-and-concisely
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MGriot/.gemini --skill writing-clearly-and-concisely-mgriot

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps you write clear, concise prose for humans by applying Strunk's rules.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Active voice emphasis: promotes direct, forceful sentences.
  • Concision and elimination of needless words: trims filler for faster comprehension.
  • AI pattern avoidance: reduces puffery and promotional language to improve readability in documentation, messages, and UI text.

Quick Start

Edit a given paragraph to remove redundancies and improve clarity using active voice and concrete language.

Frequently Asked Questions about writing-clearly-and-concisely

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I write clear and concise prose for technical documentation?

To write clear, concise prose for technical documentation, apply Strunk's core rules: use active voice, positive form, and concrete language while omitting needless words to ensure faster comprehension.

How do I eliminate AI writing patterns and puffery in UI text?

Eliminate AI writing patterns and puffery in UI text by applying editing workflows that enforce positive form and concrete language, actively avoiding promotional language to improve readability.

What is the best way to edit commit messages for concision?

The best way to edit commit messages for concision is to trim filler, convert passive constructions to active voice, and remove redundant words using Strunk's rules for clear writing.

Can I use Strunk's Rules to improve error messages and code comments?

Yes, you can use Strunk's Rules to improve error messages and code comments by enforcing active voice, positive form, and omission of needless words for direct, forceful communication.

Why does my writing still feel wordy after removing filler words?

Writing often remains wordy if it lacks active voice emphasis and concrete language; applying pattern avoidance to eliminate hidden redundancies and ensure positive form resolves this.

Does this clear writing guidance work for reports and general prose?

Yes, this clear writing guidance works for reports and general prose by loading context efficiently and applying practical editing workflows that enforce concision across all human-readable text.