AGENT SKILLBY RETIEEDRA-PROFOUND
Copy editing
AT A GLANCE
Copy editing is a content skill for AI agents. Polish and improve existing copy for clarity, conversion, and brand voice. It is published by retieedra-profound in the retieedra-profound/skills-marketing-library GitHub repository under the MIT license. To add it, run npx skills add retieedra-profound/skills-marketing-library --skill copy-editing
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QUICK ANSWER
- WHAT IT IS01
- Polish and improve existing copy for clarity, conversion, and brand voice. Use when the user wants to edit copy, review writing, fix messaging, or polish content. It brings Wispr Flow's specific operating context into content production, so the agent is guided by a sharper source than a generic prompt.
- INPUTS02
- Context for content production: your goals, audience, constraints, and any source material the skill asks for.
- OUTPUT03
- A ready-to-use result for content production: the analysis, copy, or recommendations the agent produces.
INSTALL
One command adds this skill from its source repository.
npx skills add retieedra-profound/skills-marketing-library --skill copy-editingREAD THE SKILL.MD BELOW BEFORE YOU RUN IT. SKILLS INSTRUCT YOUR AGENT.
SKILL.MD
The full file, as published in the source repository. Copy it, download it or open it on GitHub.
ON THIS PAGE · 20
Copy Editing#
Editing Framework#
Pass 1: Clarity#
- Is the main point immediately clear?
- Can anything be misunderstood?
- Are there unnecessary words?
Pass 2: Conversion#
- Is the benefit obvious?
- Is the CTA compelling?
- Are objections addressed?
Pass 3: Voice#
- Does it sound human?
- Is it consistent with brand?
- Would the audience use these words?
Pass 4: Polish#
- Grammar and punctuation
- Rhythm and flow
- Visual scanability
Common Issues & Fixes#
Clarity Issues#
| Problem | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Vague benefit | "Save time" | "Cut reporting from 4 hours to 15 minutes" |
| Jargon | "Leverage our platform" | "Use our tool to..." |
| Passive voice | "Results are delivered" | "We deliver results" |
| Buried lead | [3 paragraphs then point] | [Point first, then context] |
Conversion Issues#
| Problem | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Weak CTA | "Submit" | "Get Your Free Report" |
| Feature focus | "AI-powered engine" | "Type 4x faster" |
| No urgency | "Sign up anytime" | "Start free today" |
| Missing proof | [claim alone] | [claim + testimonial] |
Voice Issues#
| Problem | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate speak | "We endeavor to provide" | "We help you" |
| Over-enthusiastic | "Amazing!!! Best ever!!!" | "A better way to..." |
| Inconsistent | Formal then casual | Pick one, stick to it |
| Generic | "Welcome to our website" | [Specific value prop] |
Line Editing Checklist#
Words to Cut#
- Very, really, actually, basically
- In order to → to
- Is able to → can
- At this point in time → now
- The fact that → (remove)
Words to Replace#
| Weak | Strong |
|---|---|
| Nice | Specific adjective |
| Good | Specific benefit |
| Things | Specific noun |
| Utilize | Use |
| Implement | Do/Build/Create |
AI-Generated Tells (Remove)#
- Em dashes (—)
- "Delve into"
- "Leverage"
- "Seamlessly"
- "Cutting-edge"
- "State-of-the-art"
- Excessive exclamation points
Structural Editing#
Headlines#
- One clear message
- Benefit over feature
- Specific over generic
- Under 10 words ideal
Paragraphs#
- One idea per paragraph
- First sentence = main point
- 2-4 sentences max
- White space between
Lists#
- Parallel structure
- Consistent punctuation
- 3-7 items (avoid long lists)
- Lead with strong words
CTAs#
- Action verb first
- Benefit included
- 2-5 words
- One primary CTA per section
Before/After Examples#
Before: "We are excited to announce that our new platform is now available and it allows users to seamlessly integrate their workflow processes in order to achieve better results and improved efficiency."
After: "Our new platform is live. Integrate your workflow in minutes and get better results faster."
Before: "Submit your information to learn more about how we can help you leverage cutting-edge solutions."
After: "Get your free demo → See how we can help."
Before: "At Company, we believe in providing our customers with the best possible experience. Our team works tirelessly to ensure that every interaction delights."
After: "We're obsessed with your success. Here's how we help."
Output Format#
When editing, provide:
- Edited version (clean, ready to use)
- Key changes (what was improved, why)
- Alternatives (optional variations)
- Notes (any questions or suggestions)
Format changes using:
strikethroughfor deletions- bold for additions
- [comments] for explanations
FAQ
07 QUESTIONS
01What is the Copy editing agent skill?
Polish and improve existing copy for clarity, conversion, and brand voice. Use when the user wants to edit copy, review writing, fix messaging, or polish content. It is listed under content in the 100xLab agent skills directory.
02How do I install Copy editing in Cursor, Claude Code, or Codex?
Run npx skills add retieedra-profound/skills-marketing-library --skill copy-editing in the project where you want it, then ask your agent for the skill by name. The --skill flag installs only Copy editing, not every skill in the repository.
03What does the Copy editing SKILL.md cover?
The SKILL.md includes sections on Editing Framework, Pass 1: Clarity, Pass 2: Conversion, Pass 3: Voice, Pass 4: Polish and Common Issues & Fixes. Read the full text on this page or in plain markdown at /resources/agent-skills/wispr-flow-claude-skills--wispr-flow-copy-editing--1ui6ql6/raw.
04Which agents can use Copy editing?
Copy editing installs with the cross-agent skills installer (npx skills add), which sets it up for agents such as Claude Code, Cursor and Codex. Each agent loads the SKILL.md when you ask for the skill by name.
05What license is Copy editing under?
The retieedra-profound/skills-marketing-library repository declares the MIT license. Read the license file in the repository before you copy or redistribute the skill.
06Is Copy editing free to use?
Reading, copying and installing Copy editing costs nothing: it is published in a public GitHub repository under the MIT license. Reuse and redistribution follow that license.
07Where is the source of Copy editing?
Copy editing comes from https://github.com/retieedra-profound/skills-marketing-library. The SKILL.md is at https://github.com/retieedra-profound/skills-marketing-library/blob/HEAD/wisprflow/copy-editing/SKILL.md. The author is retieedra-profound.
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ATTRIBUTION
Copy editing was written by its original authors and is published in retieedra-profound/skills-marketing-library (opens GitHub in a new tab) under the MIT license. All rights stay with the original authors.
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