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writing-general

Analyze text for passive voice, wordiness, and abstract language.

19|5|Updated Jan 4, 2026
Search Tags:#writing#editing#style guide#clarity#conciseness#strunk and white
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/edwinhu/workflows --skill writing-general
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: writing-general
Source: https://github.com/edwinhu/workflows/tree/main/lib/skills/writing-general
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/edwinhu/workflows --skill writing-general

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the common issue of weak, wordy, or unclear prose by enforcing foundational writing principles, ensuring clarity and conciseness.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Active Voice Enforcement: Prompts users to convert passive sentences to active voice for stronger impact.
  • Wordiness Reduction: Identifies and suggests removal of unnecessary words and phrases.
  • Clarity Improvement: Guides users to use definite, specific, and concrete language.
  • Use Case: When drafting an important email or report, use this Skill to quickly review and polish your writing, making your message more impactful and professional.

Quick Start

Apply Strunk & White's core writing principles to the provided draft.

Frequently Asked Questions about writing-general

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I improve prose clarity and reduce wordiness in my writing?▼

Improve prose clarity by enforcing Strunk & White's foundational principles, which analyze text to identify passive voice, wordiness, and abstract language, providing specific revision rules for direct communication.

How do I convert passive voice sentences to active voice for stronger impact?▼

Convert passive voice to active voice by applying active voice enforcement rules, which analyze text and prompt specific revisions to ensure writing produces a stronger, more direct impact.

What is the best way to apply a style guide like Strunk and White to a draft report?▼

The best way to apply a style guide like Strunk and White to a draft is by analyzing text for abstract language and wordiness, receiving specific rules and examples to revise prose into clear, professional communication.

Does this writing style guide approach work for professional emails and reports?▼

Yes, this writing style guide approach works for professional emails and reports by guiding users to use definite, specific, and concrete language, polishing drafts to make messages more impactful and professional.

When should I not use Strunk and White rules for editing my text?▼

You should not use Strunk and White rules for editing text when content requires abstract language, passive voice, or complex phrasing for stylistic, scientific, or regulatory compliance reasons rather than direct clarity.

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