zinsser-writing
OfficialClear, concise nonfiction writing, made easy.
Author514-labs
Version1.0.0
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System Documentation
What problem does it solve?
This skill helps writers produce clear, concise nonfiction prose by applying William Zinsser's On Writing Well principles, reducing clutter and improving reader comprehension.
Core Features & Use Cases
- Simplicity: Eliminate clutter and keep sentences tight.
- Clarity: Use concrete nouns and active verbs to ensure meaning is explicit.
- Brevity: Cut unnecessary words and shorten sentences without losing meaning.
- Humanity: Foster a warm, human voice appropriate for nonfiction.
- Rewriting: Embrace revision as the path to better writing.
Quick Start
Provide a draft sample and I will rewrite it applying Zinsser principles to remove clutter and improve readability.
Dependency Matrix
Required Modules
None requiredComponents
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💻 Claude Code Installation
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Please help me install this Skill: Name: zinsser-writing Download link: https://github.com/514-labs/agent-evals/archive/main.zip#zinsser-writing Please download this .zip file, extract it, and install it in the .claude/skills/ directory.
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