writing-coach

Rewrite prose with plain-English style and Orwellian clarity principles.

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Prose quality often suffers from vague wording, filler, and inconsistent style. This skill applies the disciplined principles of William Zinsser and George Orwell to help you write with clarity, brevity, and authority across any prose task.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Plain-English rewriting: tighten sentences, remove jargon, and switch to active voice while preserving meaning.
  • Editing discipline: structure and style guidance for documentation, reports, emails, briefs, website copy, and other word-processed output.
  • Consistent tone and clarity: apply a human, professional voice that is clear to a broad audience.
  • Use Case: paste a draft report and request a tightened revision suitable for publication to a general audience.

Quick Start

Paste your text and ask to revise to a clear, tight, plain-English version.

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 rewrite my draft report in plain English?

To rewrite your draft report in plain English, paste your text and request a tightened revision. The skill applies Zinsser and Orwell principles to enforce short words, active voice, and concrete nouns while preserving the original meaning.

What is the best way to edit documentation for clarity and brevity?

The best way to edit documentation for clarity and brevity is to apply plain-English style disciplines. This process tightens sentences, removes jargon, and enforces explicit actors and a consistent structure suitable for a broad audience.

Can I use this to switch passive sentences to active voice in website copy?

Yes, you can use this to switch passive sentences to active voice in website copy. The editing process enforces active voice and explicit actors across both formal and informal contexts, resulting in clear and direct prose.

How do plain-English style guidelines handle vague wording and filler in emails?

Plain-English style guidelines handle vague wording and filler in emails by applying structural discipline. The revision process removes unnecessary jargon and filler, tightening sentences to ensure a human, professional voice.

Does plain-English editing work for highly technical briefs?

Plain-English editing works for technical briefs by tightening sentences and removing jargon while preserving meaning. It applies a consistent tone and structure, making complex information clear to a broad, general audience.

When should I not use a plain-English rewrite approach?

You should not use a plain-English rewrite approach when your text requires industry-specific jargon, passive voice constructions, or abstract nouns that cannot be converted without losing critical technical nuance or legal accuracy.