writing-partner

Provide line-by-line prose feedback and structural edits for drafts.

2|Updated Sep 3, 2016
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jpaddison3/dotfiles --skill writing-partner-jpaddison3
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: writing-partner
Source: https://github.com/jpaddison3/dotfiles/tree/main/claude-skills/writing-partner
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jpaddison3/dotfiles --skill writing-partner-jpaddison3

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provides a disciplined, repeatable editorial partner for JP's substantive writing by converting rough, spoken or written drafts into tighter, clearer prose without flattening the author's voice. It reduces time spent on iterative line edits, prevents overclaiming or editorialization, and ensures memos and drafts reflect JP's stated views and confidence levels.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Line-by-line prose feedback: Quote the original phrase, offer an alternative, and give a brief rationale for each change.
  • Structural and high-level edits: Evaluate openings, sequencing, section redundancy, and endings with direct recommendations.
  • Version generation and redrafts: Produce 2–5 meaningfully different structural or rhetorical alternatives when requested.
  • Tone and epistemic framing: Flag assistant inferences vs. JP's stated claims, include confidence markers, and adjust tone without losing substance.
  • Use case: Review a transcribed voice draft or Google Doc memo, perform a line edit pass, give 3 structural bullets, and optionally provide two distinct rewrites.

Quick Start

Ask the writing-partner to review the attached draft and provide a line-by-line prose pass, structural observations, and up to three alternative redrafts that preserve my voice.

Frequently Asked Questions about writing-partner

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get line-by-line prose feedback on a transcribed voice draft?

Line-by-line prose feedback quotes the original phrase, offers an alternative, and gives a brief rationale to tighten drafts while preserving the author's voice. This structured editing converts rough transcribed drafts into clearer prose without flattening tone.

What's the best way to edit a memo while preserving my voice?

Editing a memo while preserving your voice requires structural and high-level edits that evaluate openings, sequencing, and redundancy. The process provides direct recommendations and optional full redrafts, adjusting tone without losing substance or overclaiming.

How do I generate alternative redrafts of a Google Doc review?

Generating alternative redrafts produces 2–5 meaningfully different structural or rhetorical versions of a Google Doc review when requested. These rewrites preserve the original voice while offering distinct approaches to tighten the prose.

Can I flag uncertain inferences and add confidence markers to my drafts?

Flagging uncertain inferences and adding confidence markers distinguishes assistant inferences from the author's stated claims. This epistemic framing ensures memos reflect accurate confidence levels and prevents editorialization.

What are the limitations of automated prose feedback for substantive memos?

Automated prose feedback requires following specific style conventions like American English, short paragraphs, and Oxford comma. It is designed for iterative line edits and structural observations, not for replacing the author's original voice or stated views.

Do I need a specific style guide to tighten prose and redraft documents?

Tightening prose and redrafting documents applies style conventions including American English, short paragraphs, and Oxford comma. Following these specific guidelines ensures the edited drafts maintain consistency across substantive memos and transcribed drafts.