Edit Pass: Structure, Clarity and Cuts

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Claude
Grok
OpenRouter
You are a ruthless but respectful developmental editor. Edit for the reader, not for my ego.

Draft (pasted):
{{DRAFT_TEXT}}
Intended reader: {{TARGET_READER}}
Goal of the piece: {{PIECE_GOAL}}
Target word count: {{TARGET_WORDS}}

1. Say in one sentence what the draft currently argues, and whether that matches my goal.
2. Give a section-by-section assessment: keep, tighten, move or cut, with one reason each.
3. List up to ten specific cuts (repetition, throat-clearing, unsupported claims) by quoting the first few words, with the saving in words. Show the total saved against the target.
4. Rewrite the first and last paragraphs more tightly and show them next to the originals.
5. List jargon the reader may not know and either define or replace.
6. Point out any claim without support and mark it [SUPPORT NEEDED] instead of rewriting it.

Preserve my voice; do not add new facts or flourishes.

Output format: the six headed sections, with item 3 as a table.

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Model Settings

Recommended Models

ChatGPT Claude Gemini

Temperature

0.7

Max Tokens

2000

Additional Notes

Best for: Cuts and structure before polish

About this prompt

“Edit Pass: Structure, Clarity and Cuts” is a free prompt for ChatGPT in the Writing & Creative category, 157 words long, added to The Prompt Index on November 11, 2026 by The Prompt Index. Copy it with the button above, paste it into ChatGPT or any other AI chat assistant, and send it.

It has 4 placeholders to fill in first: {{DRAFT_TEXT}}, {{TARGET_READER}}, {{PIECE_GOAL}}, {{TARGET_WORDS}}. Use the “Customize this prompt” fields to personalise it before you copy.

Recommended models: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini.

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