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writing-clearly-and-concisely

Apply Strunk's rules to enforce active voice and concise prose.

1|1|Updated Apr 19, 2026
Search Tags:#writing#editing#style#clarity#ai-patterns#copyediting#elements-of-style
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/RamonsDka/the-architect-overlay --skill writing-clearly-and-concisely-ramonsdka
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: writing-clearly-and-concisely
Source: https://github.com/RamonsDka/the-architect-overlay/tree/main/skills/writing-clearly-and-concisely
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/RamonsDka/the-architect-overlay --skill writing-clearly-and-concisely-ramonsdka

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Writers often struggle to craft clear, concise prose that resonates with human readers. This skill applies Strunk's timeless rules to tighten language and reduce AI-style puffery.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enforces Strunk's core principles (active voice, positive form, concrete language, omission of needless words) for everyday writing such as documentation, commit messages, error messages, and UI copy.
  • Detects and discourages AI-writing patterns (puffery, "-ing" phrases, promotional adjectives, vague phrasing) to improve readability and trust.
  • Provides reference guidance pointing to the Elements of Style sections and practical examples.

Quick Start

Submit a draft paragraph and request a copyedit that applies Strunk's rules for clarity and concision.

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 copyedit my documentation to remove AI writing patterns and puffery?▼

To copyedit documentation and remove AI writing patterns, submit your draft text to apply Strunk's rules. This process enforces active voice, concrete language, and omission of needless words, reducing promotional adjectives and vague phrasing.

What is the best way to write clear and concise commit messages?▼

The best way to write clear commit messages is applying Strunk's rules for concision. This tightens language by enforcing active voice, positive form, and concrete language, while discouraging AI-style puffery and vague phrasing.

How do I make user-facing UI copy and error messages more concise?▼

To make user-facing UI copy and error messages more concise, apply Strunk's core principles to your drafts. This omits needless words and discourages promotional adjectives, ensuring the text resonates clearly with human readers.

Can I use Elements of Style rules to tighten formal reports and code comments?▼

Yes, you can use Elements of Style rules to tighten formal reports and code comments. The skill applies Strunk's timeless rules to enforce active voice and positive form, reducing AI-style puffery across technical and formal writing.

Why does my writing still sound vague despite using an AI text generator?▼

Your writing sounds vague because AI text generators often produce puffery, promotional adjectives, and "-ing" phrases. Applying Strunk's rules detects and discourages these common AI writing patterns, enforcing concrete language and active voice.

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