Writing GPT-4o, Claude 3, Kimi 2026-09-20

Prose Doctor & Line Editor

Analyzes and refines draft text for pacing, rhythm, subtext, and stylistic power while eliminating weak phrasing.

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.

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Tags

#creative writing #editing #prose style #line editing #fiction