writing

Rewrite manuscript prose for density and precision in APSR/AJPS-style papers.

Updated Mar 22, 2026

Search Tags:#editing #clarity #prose #structure #manuscript #hedging #academic-writing

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npx skills add https://github.com/shusuke-ioku/r2 --skill writing-shusuke-ioku

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: writing
Source: https://github.com/shusuke-ioku/r2/tree/main/src/r2/template/.claude/skills/writing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shusuke-ioku/r2 --skill writing-shusuke-ioku

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Enables authors to transform rough manuscript prose into tight, precise writing that adheres to discipline-specific standards (paper/paper.typ) and reduces fluff.

Core Features & Use Cases

Draft, rewrite, and polish sections (intro, literature review, theory, results, conclusions) for density, clarity, and argument flow.
Enforce design-calibrated verbs, explicit hedging discipline, and section-level structuring aligned with APSR/AJPS norms.
Provide inline cues for sentence-level improvement, citation formatting, equation and table presentation, and overall manuscript polish.

Quick Start

Rewrite the selected section to tighten prose, improve clarity, and ensure the main claim appears early with precise verbs.

Frequently Asked Questions about writing

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I tighten academic manuscript prose and remove fluff from my paper?▼

To tighten academic manuscript prose, you can rewrite sections to enforce design-calibrated verbs, apply asymmetric hedging, and ensure the main claim appears early with precise sentence-level structuring.

What is asymmetric hedging and how does it improve academic writing?▼

Asymmetric hedging in academic writing enforces explicit discipline by calibrating claims precisely, preventing overclaiming while maintaining density, ensuring arguments adhere to discipline-specific standards like APSR/AJPS norms.

How do I structure an introduction for an APSR or AJPS-style manuscript?▼

Structure an APSR or AJPS-style manuscript introduction by ensuring the main claim appears early, using design-calibrated verbs, and aligning section-level structuring with established academic prose standards for density and clarity.

Can I format citations and equations in a paper.typ file?▼

Yes, you can format citations and equations in a paper.typ file by applying manuscript polish and inline cues to ensure proper presentation of tables, equations, and references aligned with discipline-specific standards.

What is the best way to fix overclaiming in a literature review section?▼

Fix overclaiming in a literature review by applying explicit hedging discipline, rewriting paragraphs to tighten language, and replacing vague statements with design-calibrated verbs for precise argument flow.

Does this approach work for drafting theory and results sections, or only for polishing existing prose?▼

This approach works for both drafting new theory and results sections and polishing existing prose, enabling authors to structure arguments tightly from scratch or rewrite paragraphs to improve clarity and density.