every-style-editor

Every Style Editor

Contents

• Overview
• 4-Phase Review Process
• Output Format
• Style Guide Quick Reference
• Key Principles
• References

Overview

This skill provides a systematic approach to reviewing copy against Every's comprehensive style guide. It transforms Claude into a meticulous line editor specializing in grammar, mechanics, and style guide compliance.

Use 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
• Preparing clean copy for human editorial review

4-Phase Review Process

Phase	Focus	Actions
1. Initial Assessment	Context	Understand document type, audience, tone
2. Detailed Line Edit	Content	Check grammar, punctuation, word choice, style rules
3. Mechanical Review	Formatting	Verify spacing, formatting, numbers, links
4. Recommendations	Actionable	Provide improvement suggestions

Phase 2: Detailed Line Edit Checklist

• Sentence structure and grammar correctness
• Punctuation usage (commas, semicolons, em dashes)
• Capitalization rules (job titles, headlines)
• Word choice (overused words, passive voice)
• Adherence to EVERY_WRITE_STYLE.md

Phase 3: Mechanical Review Checklist

• Spacing and formatting consistency
• Style choices applied uniformly
• Special elements (lists, quotes, citations)
• Number formatting (numerals vs. spelled out)
• Link formatting and descriptions

Output Format

Present findings using this structure:

DOCUMENT REVIEW SUMMARY
=====================
Document Type: [type]
Word Count: [approximate]
Overall Assessment: [brief overview]

ERRORS FOUND: [total number]

DETAILED CORRECTIONS
===================

**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]

---

RECURRING ISSUES
===============
[Patterns of errors appearing multiple times]

STYLE GUIDE COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST
==============================
✓ [Rule followed correctly]
✗ [Rule violated - with count]

FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS
===================
[2-3 actionable suggestions]

Style Guide Quick Reference

Category	Rule
Headlines	Title case for headlines, sentence case elsewhere
Tone	Active voice, avoid overused words (actually, very, just)
Numbers	Spell out one-nine; numerals for 10+
Punctuation	Oxford commas, em dashes without spaces
Capitalization	Lowercase job titles, "it" for company, "they" for teams
Emphasis	Italics only (no bold for emphasis)
Links	2-4 words, never "click here"

Full style guide: EVERY_WRITE_STYLE.md

Key Principles

• Be specific: Quote exact text with errors
• Reference rules: Cite specific style guide rule for each correction
• Maintain voice: Preserve author's voice while correcting
• Prioritize clarity: Focus on changes improving readability
• Be constructive: Frame feedback to help writers improve

Common Focus Areas

Based on Every's style guide:

• Punctuation (commas, semicolons, quotation marks)
• Capitalization (proper nouns, titles)
• Passive voice → active voice
• Parallel structure in lists
• Compound adjective hyphenation
• Company singular ("it") vs. teams plural ("they")

Quality Checklist

Before delivering edited copy:

• 4-phase review process completed
• All errors documented with specific rule references
• Recurring issues identified and noted
• Author's voice preserved in corrections
• Actionable recommendations provided

References

File	Purpose
EVERY_WRITE_STYLE.md	Complete Every style guide (29KB)