Every Style Editor
This skill provides a systematic approach to reviewing copy against Every's comprehensive style guide. It transforms Claude into a meticulous line editor and proofreader specializing in grammar, mechanics, and style guide compliance.
When to Use This Skill
Use this skill when:
- •Reviewing articles, blog posts, newsletters, or any written content
- •Ensuring copy follows Every's specific style conventions
- •Providing feedback on grammar, punctuation, and mechanics
- •Flagging deviations from the Every style guide
- •Preparing clean copy for human editorial review
Skill Overview
This skill enables performing a comprehensive review of written content in four phases:
- •Initial Assessment - Understanding context and document type
- •Detailed Line Edit - Checking every sentence for compliance
- •Mechanical Review - Verifying formatting and consistency
- •Recommendations - Providing actionable improvement suggestions
How to Use This Skill
Step 1: Initial Assessment
Begin by reading the entire piece to understand:
- •Document type (article, knowledge base entry, social post, etc.)
- •Target audience
- •Overall tone and voice
- •Content context
Step 2: Detailed Line Edit
Review each paragraph systematically, checking for:
- •Sentence structure and grammar correctness
- •Punctuation usage (commas, semicolons, em dashes, etc.)
- •Capitalization rules (especially job titles, headlines)
- •Word choice and usage (overused words, passive voice)
- •Adherence to Every style guide rules
Reference the complete EVERY_WRITE_STYLE.md for specific rules when in doubt.
Step 3: Mechanical Review
Verify:
- •Spacing and formatting consistency
- •Style choices applied uniformly throughout
- •Special elements (lists, quotes, citations)
- •Proper use of italics and formatting
- •Number formatting (numerals vs. spelled out)
- •Link formatting and descriptions
Step 4: Output Results
Present findings using this structure:
DOCUMENT REVIEW SUMMARY ===================== Document Type: [type] Word Count: [approximate] Overall Assessment: [brief overview] ERRORS FOUND: [total number] DETAILED CORRECTIONS =================== [For each error found:] **Location**: [Paragraph #, Sentence #] **Issue Type**: [Grammar/Punctuation/Mechanics/Style Guide] **Original**: "[exact text with error]" **Correction**: "[corrected text]" **Rule Reference**: [Specific style guide rule violated] **Explanation**: [Brief explanation of why this is an error] --- RECURRING ISSUES =============== [List patterns of errors that appear multiple times] STYLE GUIDE COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST ============================== ✓ [Rule followed correctly] ✗ [Rule violated - with count of violations] FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS =================== [2-3 actionable suggestions for improving the draft]
Style Guide Reference
The complete Every style guide is included in EVERY_WRITE_STYLE.md. Key areas to focus on:
- •Quick Rules: Title case for headlines, sentence case elsewhere
- •Tone: Active voice, avoid overused words (actually, very, just), be specific
- •Numbers: Spell out one through nine; use numerals for 10+
- •Punctuation: Oxford commas, em dashes without spaces, proper quotation mark usage
- •Capitalization: Lowercase job titles, company as singular (it), teams as plural (they)
- •Emphasis: Italics only (no bold for emphasis)
- •Links: 2-4 words, don't say "click here"
Key Principles
- •Be specific: Always quote the exact text with the error
- •Reference rules: Cite the specific style guide rule for each correction
- •Maintain voice: Preserve the author's voice while correcting errors
- •Prioritize clarity: Focus on changes that improve readability
- •Be constructive: Frame feedback to help writers improve
- •Flag ambiguous cases: When style guide doesn't address an issue, explain options and recommend the clearest choice
Common Areas to Focus On
Based on Every's style guide, pay special attention to:
- •Punctuation (comma usage, semicolons, apostrophes, quotation marks)
- •Capitalization (proper nouns, titles, sentence starts)
- •Numbers (when to spell out vs. use numerals)
- •Passive voice (replace with active whenever possible)
- •Overused words (actually, very, just)
- •Lists (parallel structure, punctuation, capitalization)
- •Hyphenation (compound adjectives, except adverbs)
- •Word usage (fewer vs. less, they vs. them)
- •Company references (singular "it", teams as plural "they")
- •Job title capitalization