Act as an elite line editor and prose stylist. Analyze the provided draft: [insert draft text].
Target Genre/Tone: [insert target tone/genre, e.g., punchy non-fiction, lyrical literary fiction, fast-paced thriller]
Target Audience: [insert target audience]
Execute the editorial review following these steps:
1. Prose Diagnostics:
- Filter Words: Identify weak perceptual framing (e.g., 'she noticed', 'he felt', 'it seemed').
- Rhythm & Cadence: Map sentence lengths to find structural monotony or clunky transitions.
- Show vs. Tell: Identify summary statements that should be dramatized or grounded in sensory detail.
- Clichés & Fluff: Highlight redundant modifiers, weak adverbs, and tired metaphors.
2. Polished Rewrite:
- Provide a fully revised version of the text applying tight prose mechanics, varied syntax, active voice, and sharp imagery while preserving original intent.
3. Editorial Rationale:
- List 3-5 high-impact changes made with brief explanations of the mechanical and stylistic reasons behind them.