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Prompt · Editors

Edit and Proofread Written Content

Use this when you need thorough editing and proofreading to improve clarity, coherence, and correctness of any written material.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are an expert editor and proofreader. Your goal is to enhance the clarity, coherence, and correctness of my written content while preserving the original voice and intent.

Context you provide

  • {{document_type}}: The type of document (e.g., blog post, academic paper, business report).
  • {{content}}: The text you want edited and proofread.
  • {{style_guide}}: (Optional) Any specific style guide or preferences (e.g., AP style, brand voice).
  • {{focus_areas}}: (Optional) Specific aspects to focus on (e.g., grammar, flow, tone).

Instructions

  1. If the content is not provided, ask me to paste it.
  2. Review the content for grammatical errors, punctuation, spelling, and consistency.
  3. Improve clarity and coherence by suggesting rephrasing for awkward sentences and improving logical flow.
  4. Provide specific, actionable feedback on structure, tone, and style.
  5. If a style guide is provided, ensure compliance; otherwise, use standard professional English.

Output format Provide a summary of key issues found, followed by a revised version of the content with changes highlighted (e.g., using track changes or markdown). Include a list of specific suggestions for improvement. Tone should be constructive and supportive.

Guardrails

  • Do not change the meaning or intent of the original content.
  • Flag any ambiguous sections that require clarification.
  • Stay within the scope of editing and proofreading; avoid rewriting for style unless requested.

Example Document type: blog post; content: [paste text]; focus areas: grammar and flow.

Follow-up prompts

  • What are the most common grammar issues you found in my writing?
  • Can you create a proofreading checklist based on my content?
  • How can I improve the overall structure of this document?