writing-style

Enforce human-writing standards by flagging banned vocabulary, em-dashes, punctuation, tone, and sentence variety.

Updated Oct 4, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nestmind-app/docs --skill writing-style
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: writing-style
Source: https://github.com/nestmind-app/docs/tree/main/.claude/skills/writing-style
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nestmind-app/docs --skill writing-style

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

AI-generated text patterns erode trust and signal inauthenticity. This Skill enforces rules for writing that reads as genuinely human—ideal for copy, marketing, documentation, and professional writing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Banned vocabulary: avoid overused AI terms and filler words.
  • Em-dash discipline: limit em-dashes per paragraph/page.
  • Punctuation discipline: controlled semicolons, avoid over-punctuation.
  • Tone & voice: keep a direct, personal voice with minimal hype.
  • Workflow: draft → self-check → fix violations using reference material.

Quick Start

  • Draft content, run the self-check (see references/writing-rules.md for details), and revise to remove flagged terms, adjust cadence, and ensure human tone.

Frequently Asked Questions about writing-style

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

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How do I remove AI-generated writing patterns from my content?

Remove AI-generated text patterns by identifying and eliminating overused vocabulary, excessive punctuation, and filler phrases. This Skill enforces banned vocabulary lists, em-dash discipline, and tone guidelines to ensure your writing reads as genuinely human across marketing copy, documentation, and professional communications.

What makes writing sound authentically human instead of AI-generated?

Human writing uses direct voice, varied sentence structure, controlled punctuation, and avoids predictable filler terms. This Skill enforces rules for tone, vocabulary, em-dash limits, and header practices to eliminate inauthenticity signals and rebuild trust in brand communications and product documentation.

Can I check my copywriting and marketing content for AI patterns?

Yes. Draft your content, then run the self-check against banned vocabulary lists, punctuation constraints, and tone guidelines in the included reference material. Revise flagged terms, adjust cadence, and ensure direct voice to make copy and marketing read authentically human.

What writing rules does this Skill enforce?

Writing-style rules include banned vocabulary avoidance, em-dash limits per paragraph, semicolon discipline, direct tone with minimal hype, sentence variety, and consistent header practices. These rules apply across copywriting, marketing, documentation, help articles, and internal memos to maintain human authenticity.

Do I need special tools to identify AI writing patterns in documentation?

No special prerequisites required. Provide drafted content—marketing, documentation, or professional writing—and apply the Skill's reference rules to flag violations. The workflow is draft, self-check against guidelines, then revise to remove detected AI patterns and restore human tone.