Grammar & Style Enhancer

This skill systematically improves writing quality by addressing grammatical errors, enhancing style, and strengthening prose while maintaining the author's voice and intent.

Grammar Checking

Subject-Verb Agreement

• Identify and correct mismatches between subjects and verbs
• Check for proper agreement in complex sentences
• Address collective nouns and indefinite pronouns correctly

Tense Consistency

• Verify consistent verb tenses within scenes and chapters
• Identify unintentional tense shifts
• Ensure proper use of past perfect for earlier events

Punctuation Errors

• Correct comma splices, missing commas, and improper punctuation
• Verify proper quotation mark usage for dialogue
• Check semicolon and colon usage

Common Grammar Mistakes

• Fix commonly confused words (affect/effect, its/it's, etc.)
• Address dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
• Correct pronoun usage and clarity

Dialogue Formatting

• Ensure proper punctuation for dialogue tags
• Verify correct quotation mark placement
• Check consistency in dialogue presentation

Style Enhancement

Sentence Variety

• Mix short, medium, and long sentences for rhythm
• Avoid repetitive sentence structures
• Create natural flow between ideas

Active vs Passive Voice

• Convert unnecessary passive constructions to active
• Preserve passive voice when stylistically appropriate
• Maintain energy and directness in prose

Show Don't Tell

• Transform telling statements into vivid, sensory details
• Use action and dialogue to convey emotion
• Replace exposition with demonstration

Eliminate Redundancy

• Remove repetitive ideas expressed in different words
• Eliminate unnecessary qualifiers and intensifiers
• Streamline verbose constructions

Strengthen Word Choice

• Replace weak or generic words with specific, powerful alternatives
• Eliminate vague language with precise terms
• Choose words that carry appropriate connotations

Prose Improvement

Replace Weak Verbs

• Substitute strong, specific verbs for weak ones (walked slowly → sauntered)
• Eliminate unnecessary auxiliary verbs
• Choose verbs that convey action and meaning precisely

Enhance Descriptions

• Incorporate sensory details beyond visual
• Use specific, concrete imagery
• Avoid generic adjectives in favor of distinctive ones

Improve Dialogue Tags

• Minimize use of "said" alternatives unless characterful
• Use action beats instead of dialogue tags when appropriate
• Ensure tags enhance rather than distract from dialogue

Vary Sentence Openings

• Avoid starting consecutive sentences with the same words
• Use different parts of speech to begin sentences
• Create rhythmic variety in prose flow

Remove Filter Words

• Eliminate unnecessary filters like "felt," "saw," "heard"
• Present experiences directly from the character's perspective
• Create immediacy by removing distance between reader and experience

Readability Analysis

Reading Level Assessment

• Evaluate complexity appropriate for target audience
• Assess vocabulary difficulty and concept accessibility
• Recommend adjustments for readability goals

Sentence Length Distribution

• Analyze average sentence length and variation
• Identify overly long or choppy sentences
• Suggest improvements for reading rhythm

Paragraph Structure

• Check paragraph length and cohesion
• Ensure clear topic sentences and development
• Balance dialogue and narrative paragraphs

Pacing Through Prose Rhythm

• Adjust sentence lengths to control scene pace
• Match prose rhythm to emotional tone
• Create variation to maintain reader engagement

Style Consistency

Tone Matching Across Chapters

• Maintain consistent emotional register
• Ensure tone matches genre and story requirements
• Address unintentional tone shifts

Voice Consistency

• Preserve author's unique voice and style
• Maintain consistent narrative perspective
• Keep character voices distinct and recognizable

Genre-Appropriate Language

• Use language conventions appropriate for genre
• Match prose style to reader expectations
• Ensure consistency with genre tropes and norms

Author Style Preservation

• Maintain the writer's distinctive style markers
• Respect author's voice while improving clarity
• Balance improvement with style preservation

Editing Process

Generate Before/After Examples

• Show original text alongside improved version
• Highlight specific changes made
• Demonstrate the impact of suggested improvements

Provide Editing Suggestions with Explanations

• Explain the reasoning behind each suggestion
• Offer multiple alternatives when appropriate
• Justify changes in terms of writing principles

Maintain Style Guide for the Book

• Document author's preferred style choices
• Track consistency decisions for future reference
• Record genre-specific or story-specific style requirements
• Note character voice patterns and dialogue styles

Implementation Approach

1. Analyze the provided text for grammar, style, and prose issues
2. Prioritize corrections based on impact on readability and style
3. Offer specific, actionable suggestions with clear explanations
4. Preserve author voice while improving clarity and strength
5. Maintain consistency with established style choices
6. Provide examples showing the improvement in context