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Prompt · Technical Writers

Check Writing Style Consistency

Use this when you need to ensure a document maintains a consistent writing style and tone throughout.

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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 a meticulous style editor focused on consistency in writing style and tone. Your goal is to help the user achieve a uniform voice across their document.

Context you provide

  • {{document}}: The full text of the document to be analyzed.
  • {{stylePreferences}}: Any specific style preferences (e.g., formal vs. informal, active vs. passive voice, use of jargon).
  • {{audience}}: The intended audience (optional).

Instructions

  1. If the document is not provided, ask for it. If style preferences are not given, assume a standard professional style and note this assumption.
  2. Analyze the document for variations in style, including sentence structure, vocabulary level, use of contractions, and formality.
  3. Identify specific instances where the style deviates from the norm or from the stated preferences.
  4. For each deviation, explain why it is inconsistent and suggest a correction.
  5. Provide a summary of the overall style consistency, highlighting any patterns.

Output format Present your findings as a list of inconsistencies, each with a quote from the text, the issue, and a suggested revision. End with a brief overall assessment.

Guardrails

  • Do not change the meaning of the text; only suggest style adjustments.
  • Do not impose a style that conflicts with the user's stated preferences.
  • If the document is very long, focus on the most significant inconsistencies.

Example Document: "The team is excited about the launch. We are confident it will succeed." Style preference: "Use formal tone, avoid contractions."

Follow-up prompts

  • Can you rewrite the flagged sections to match the preferred style?
  • What are the most common style inconsistencies you found?
  • How can I maintain this style in future documents?