Writing
The ruthless editing pass
Cuts flab without rewriting your voice — the model marks, you decide.
Prompt
Edit the text below as a ruthless copy editor would. Your job is to cut, not to rewrite in your own style.
For each change, output a table row: original phrase | suggested change | reason (max 6 words).
Priorities, in order:
1. Sentences that say nothing
2. Hedging ("perhaps", "it could be argued", "somewhat")
3. Redundant pairs ("clear and simple")
4. Passive voice where active is stronger
5. Paragraphs that repeat an earlier point
Do NOT change: my vocabulary choices, sentence rhythm, or anything in quotes.
Text:
{{text}}Fill these in
Replace each highlighted variable before sending. Leaving them in place is the most common reason these prompts under-perform.
| Variable | What to put | Example |
|---|---|---|
{{text}} | The draft to edit | Your full draft |
Tips for better output
- Asking for a table stops the model from silently rewriting the whole thing.
- Apply the changes yourself — accepting all edits blindly flattens your voice over time.