writing-coach

Revise drafts for clarity and conciseness using Zinsser and Orwell principles.

1|Updated Feb 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/45black/uk-legal-plugins --skill writing-coach-45black
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: writing-coach
Source: https://github.com/45black/uk-legal-plugins/tree/main/skills/writing-coach
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/45black/uk-legal-plugins --skill writing-coach-45black

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you produce clear, concise prose by applying the Zinsser and Orwell writing tenets to every draft you create or revise.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Revision workflows (Mode A): revise pasted text for clarity and conciseness with an editor's change-log.
  • Draft workflows (Mode B): generate first drafts from outlines or briefs applying the structure and style rules.
  • Structured guidance: enforces purpose statements, informative headings, short paragraphs, and a single-idea-per-paragraph discipline.
  • Style discipline: silently applies Zinsser and Orwell principles to remove clutter, prefer short words, and use concrete nouns.

Quick Start

Paste your text and ask me to revise it for clarity and conciseness, or provide an outline to draft from.

Frequently Asked Questions about writing-coach

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

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How do I revise text for clarity and conciseness using plain English principles?

To revise text for clarity and conciseness, paste your draft to automatically apply Zinsser and Orwell principles. It removes clutter, enforces active voice, replaces jargon with concrete nouns, and provides an editor's change-log for plain English compliance.

What is the best way to draft an email or report from an outline?

The best way to draft an email or report from an outline is to provide your brief to generate a first draft. It applies structured guidance by enforcing purpose statements, informative headings, and short paragraphs with a single-idea-per-paragraph discipline.

Can I use this to polish website copy for a specific audience?

Yes, you can polish website copy for a specific audience. The revision workflow applies audience-aware constraints to ensure adherence to plain English, removing clutter and preferring short words to make your website copy clear and direct.

How does applying Zinsser and Orwell principles improve my writing?

Applying Zinsser and Orwell principles improves writing by silently enforcing style discipline across your documents. It strips clutter, prefers short words, and uses concrete nouns to enhance readability and conciseness across emails, reports, and website copy.

Do I need to manually edit my text to remove clutter and use active voice?

No, you do not need to manually edit text to remove clutter and use active voice. The revision workflow automatically reformats and refines prose by applying Zinsser and Orwell tenets, delivering a refined draft alongside an editor's change-log.