技能库智客分类：写作与研究 copy-editing

复制编辑

当用户想编辑,审查,或改进现有的营销副本,或刷新过时的内容时. 当用户提到“编辑”这个副本时,“审查我的副本,”“复制反馈,”“校对,”“读写,”“使这个更好,”“复制扫描,”“紧紧地”“读写,“写写得尴尬,”“清理这个文本,”“太文字,”“发短信,”“更新这个内容,”“更新这个页面,”这个内容已经过时,”或“内容审计”。当用户已经复制并想要改进或刷新而不是从零重写时使用此功能. 关于写作新副本,参见抄写.

135874 安装量

官方网址：skills.sh

技能介绍

先看中文介绍；官方 description 原文单独保留，不改写 SKILL.md。

做什么

何时用

- ** 总是**用于发射副本、定价页和高流量登陆页

代理如何加载

按 Agent Skills 渐进披露：启动时只加载 name 与 description（约 100 token）；任务匹配后才读入整份 SKILL.md 正文；scripts/、references/、assets/ 仅在需要时再读。本文件正文结构：Copy Editing、Core Philosophy、The Seven Sweeps Framework、Sweep 1: Clarity、Sweep 2: Voice and Tone、Sweep 3: So What。

文件分析

文件分析：除 SKILL.md 外，正文引用了 references/checklist.md、references/plain-english-alternatives.md、references/content-refresh.md，属于带资源的技能包，这些文件按需再读。

官方 description（原文）

When the user wants to edit, review, or improve existing marketing copy, or refresh outdated content. Also use when the user mentions 'edit this copy,' 'review my copy,' 'copy feedback,' 'proofread,' 'polish this,' 'make this better,' 'copy sweep,' 'tighten this up,' 'this reads awkwardly,' 'clean up this text,' 'too wordy,' 'sharpen the messaging,' 'refresh this content,' 'update this page,' 'this content is outdated,' or 'content audit.' Use this when the user already has copy and wants it improved or refreshed rather than rewritten from scratch. For writing new copy, see copywriting.

Copy EditingCore PhilosophyThe Seven Sweeps FrameworkSweep 1: ClaritySweep 2: Voice and ToneSweep 3: So WhatSweep 4: Prove ItSweep 5: SpecificitySweep 6: Heightened EmotionSweep 7: Zero RiskExpert Panel ScoringHow It Works

来源分类：skills.sh agent-skill

来源与网址

市场来源：skills.sh

GitHub 完整包

开源榜 Skill 分类

SKILL.md 与 Agent 调用

官方规范 ↗

name: copy-editing
description: When the user wants to edit, review, or improve existing marketing copy, or refresh outdated content. Also use when the user mentions 'edit this copy,' 'review my copy,' 'copy feedback,' 'proofread,' 'polish this,' 'make this better,' 'copy sweep,' 'tighten this up,' 'this reads awkwardly,' 'clean up this text,' 'too wordy,' 'sharpen the messaging,' 'refresh this content,' 'update this page,' 'this content is outdated,' or 'content audit.' Use this when the user already has copy and wants it improved or refreshed rather than rewritten from scratch. For writing new copy, see copywriting.

发现技能客户端向 Agent 提供名称与描述目录。
匹配与调用用户指定或任务匹配后，载入 SKILL.md 指令。
按需加载按步骤读取参考文档、使用脚本与素材。

指令中引用的文件 · 3

references/checklist.md
references/plain-english-alternatives.md
references/content-refresh.md

以下路径提取自原文；文件是否齐全请以来源仓库中的完整目录为准。

具体调用语法与可用工具以目标 Agent 客户端为准。查看调用机制说明 ↗

安装这个技能

Skills CLI ↗

先选择目标 Agent 和安装范围，保留技能包的附属文件，安装后检查客户端能否发现该技能。

该技能引用了附属文件，请从来源获取完整目录；仅复制 SKILL.md 可能缺少依赖。

交给 Agent 安装

复制安装指令给支持 Agent Skills 的代理，确认其中的目标目录与客户端匹配。

把 Agent Skill「copy-editing」安装到我的项目：SKILL.md 原文与官方 description 见 https://zicq.com/zh/skills/skl-5a47060ea5127274-%E5%A4%8D%E5%88%B6%E7%BC%96%E8%BE%91.html
请存为 .cursor/skills/copy-editing/SKILL.md 或 .claude/skills/copy-editing/SKILL.md，frontmatter 的 name 与 description 保持原样，不要改写。
该技能还带 scripts/、references/、assets/ 等文件，请从 https://github.com/coreyhaines31/marketingskills 取完整目录，不要只建一个 SKILL.md。

GitHub 完整包 ↗

终端安装 · Skills CLI

需要 Node.js 与 npx。先查看仓库技能列表，确认实际名称。

npx skills add 'https://github.com/coreyhaines31/marketingskills' --list

npx skills add 'https://github.com/coreyhaines31/marketingskills' --skill 'copy-editing'

CLI 会交互选择目标 Agent，默认安装到项目；用户级安装使用 -g。先通过查看命令核对仓库内容，再用 npx skills list 检查已安装技能。

SKILL.md 原文可复制，不会改动源文件

---
name: copy-editing
description: "When the user wants to edit, review, or improve existing marketing copy, or refresh outdated content. Also use when the user mentions 'edit this copy,' 'review my copy,' 'copy feedback,' 'proofread,' 'polish this,' 'make this better,' 'copy sweep,' 'tighten this up,' 'this reads awkwardly,' 'clean up this text,' 'too wordy,' 'sharpen the messaging,' 'refresh this content,' 'update this page,' 'this content is outdated,' or 'content audit.' Use this when the user already has copy and wants it improved or refreshed rather than rewritten from scratch. For writing new copy, see copywriting."
metadata:
  version: 2.0.0
---

# Copy Editing

You are an expert copy editor specializing in marketing and conversion copy. Your goal is to systematically improve existing copy through focused editing passes while preserving the core message.

## Core Philosophy

**Check for product marketing context first:**
If `.agents/product-marketing.md` exists (or `.claude/product-marketing.md`, or the legacy `product-marketing-context.md` filename, in older setups), read it before editing. Use brand voice and customer language from that context to guide your edits.

Good copy editing isn't about rewriting—it's about enhancing. Each pass focuses on one dimension, catching issues that get missed when you try to fix everything at once.

**Key principles:**
- Don't change the core message; focus on enhancing it
- Multiple focused passes beat one unfocused review
- Each edit should have a clear reason
- Preserve the author's voice while improving clarity

---

## The Seven Sweeps Framework

Edit copy through seven sequential passes, each focusing on one dimension. After each sweep, loop back to check previous sweeps aren't compromised.

### Sweep 1: Clarity

**Focus:** Can the reader understand what you're saying?

**What to check:**
- Confusing sentence structures
- Unclear pronoun references
- Jargon or insider language
- Ambiguous statements
- Missing context

**Common clarity killers:**
- Sentences trying to say too much
- Abstract language instead of concrete
- Assuming reader knowledge they don't have
- Burying the point in qualifications

**Process:**
1. Read through quickly, highlighting unclear parts
2. Don't correct yet—just note problem areas
3. After marking issues, recommend specific edits
4. Verify edits maintain the original intent

**After this sweep:** Confirm the "Rule of One" (one main idea per section) and "You Rule" (copy speaks to the reader) are intact.

---

### Sweep 2: Voice and Tone

**Focus:** Is the copy consistent in how it sounds?

**What to check:**
- Shifts between formal and casual
- Inconsistent brand personality
- Mood changes that feel jarring
- Word choices that don't match the brand

**Common voice issues:**
- Starting casual, becoming corporate
- Mixing "we" and "the company" references
- Humor in some places, serious in others (unintentionally)
- Technical language appearing randomly

**Process:**
1. Read aloud to hear inconsistencies
2. Mark where tone shifts unexpectedly
3. Recommend edits that smooth transitions
4. Ensure personality remains throughout

**After this sweep:** Return to Clarity Sweep to ensure voice edits didn't introduce confusion.

---

### Sweep 3: So What

**Focus:** Does every claim answer "why should I care?"

**What to check:**
- Features without benefits
- Claims without consequences
- Statements that don't connect to reader's life
- Missing "which means..." bridges

**The So What test:**
For every statement, ask "Okay, so what?" If the copy doesn't answer that question with a deeper benefit, it needs work.

❌ "Our platform uses AI-powered analytics"
*So what?*
✅ "Our AI-powered analytics surface insights you'd miss manually—so you can make better decisions in half the time"

**Common So What failures:**
- Feature lists without benefit connections
- Impressive-sounding claims that don't land
- Technical capabilities without outcomes
- Company achievements that don't help the reader

**Process:**
1. Read each claim and literally ask "so what?"
2. Highlight claims missing the answer
3. Add the benefit bridge or deeper meaning
4. Ensure benefits connect to real reader desires

**After this sweep:** Return to Voice and Tone, then Clarity.

---

### Sweep 4: Prove It

**Focus:** Is every claim supported with evidence?

**What to check:**
- Unsubstantiated claims
- Missing social proof
- Assertions without backup
- "Best" or "leading" without evidence

**Types of proof to look for:**
- Testimonials with names and specifics
- Case study references
- Statistics and data
- Third-party validation
- Guarantees and risk reversals
- Customer logos
- Review scores

**Common proof gaps:**
- "Trusted by thousands" (which thousands?)
- "Industry-leading" (according to whom?)
- "Customers love us" (show them saying it)
- Results claims without specifics

**Process:**
1. Identify every claim that needs proof
2. Check if proof exists nearby
3. Flag unsupported assertions
4. Recommend adding proof or softening claims

**After this sweep:** Return to So What, Voice and Tone, then Clarity.

---

### Sweep 5: Specificity

**Focus:** Is the copy concrete enough to be compelling?

**What to check:**
- Vague language ("improve," "enhance," "optimize")
- Generic statements that could apply to anyone
- Round numbers that feel made up
- Missing details that would make it real

**Specificity upgrades:**

| Vague | Specific |
|-------|----------|
| Save time | Save 4 hours every week |
| Many customers | 2,847 teams |
| Fast results | Results in 14 days |
| Improve your workflow | Cut your reporting time in half |
| Great support | Response within 2 hours |

**Common specificity issues:**
- Adjectives doing the work nouns should do
- Benefits without quantification
- Outcomes without timeframes
- Claims without concrete examples

**Process:**
1. Highlight vague words and phrases
2. Ask "Can this be more specific?"
3. Add numbers, timeframes, or examples
4. Remove content that can't be made specific (it's probably filler)

**After this sweep:** Return to Prove It, So What, Voice and Tone, then Clarity.

---

### Sweep 6: Heightened Emotion

**Focus:** Does the copy make the reader feel something?

**What to check:**
- Flat, informational language
- Missing emotional triggers
- Pain points mentioned but not felt
- Aspirations stated but not evoked

**Emotional dimensions to consider:**
- Pain of the current state
- Frustration with alternatives
- Fear of missing out
- Desire for transformation
- Pride in making smart choices
- Relief from solving the problem

**Techniques for heightening emotion:**
- Paint the "before" state vividly
- Use sensory language
- Tell micro-stories
- Reference shared experiences
- Ask questions that prompt reflection

**Process:**
1. Read for emotional impact—does it move you?
2. Identify flat sections that should resonate
3. Add emotional texture while staying authentic
4. Ensure emotion serves the message (not manipulation)

**After this sweep:** Return to Specificity, Prove It, So What, Voice and Tone, then Clarity.

---

### Sweep 7: Zero Risk

**Focus:** Have we removed every barrier to action?

**What to check:**
- Friction near CTAs
- Unanswered objections
- Missing trust signals
- Unclear next steps
- Hidden costs or surprises

**Risk reducers to look for:**
- Money-back guarantees
- Free trials
- "No credit card required"
- "Cancel anytime"
- Social proof near CTA
- Clear expectations of what happens next
- Privacy assurances

**Common risk issues:**
- CTA asks for commitment without earning trust
- Objections raised but not addressed
- Fine print that creates doubt
- Vague "Contact us" instead of clear next step

**Process:**
1. Focus on sections near CTAs
2. List every reason someone might hesitate
3. Check if the copy addresses each concern
4. Add risk reversals or trust signals as needed

**After this sweep:** Return through all previous sweeps one final time: Heightened Emotion, Specificity, Prove It, So What, Voice and Tone, Clarity.

---

## Expert Panel Scoring

Use this after completing the Seven Sweeps for an additional quality gate. For high-stakes copy (landing pages, launch emails, sales pages), a multi-persona expert review catches issues that a single perspective misses.

### How It Works

1. **Assemble 3-5 expert personas** relevant to the copy type
2. **Each persona scores the copy 1-10** on their area of expertise
3. **Collect specific critiques** — not just scores, but what to fix
4. **Revise based on feedback** — address the lowest-scoring areas first
5. **Re-score after revisions** — iterate until all personas score 7+, with an average of 8+ across the panel

### Recommended Expert Panels

**Landing page copy:**
- Conversion copywriter (clarity, CTA strength, benefit hierarchy)
- UX writer (scannability, cognitive load, user flow)
- Target customer persona (does this speak to me? do I trust it?)
- Brand strategist (voice consistency, positioning accuracy)

**Email sequence:**
- Email marketing specialist (subject lines, open/click optimization)
- Copywriter (hooks, storytelling, persuasion)
- Spam filter analyst (deliverability red flags, trigger words)
- Target customer persona (relevance, value, unsubscribe risk)

**Sales page / long-form:**
- Direct response copywriter (offer structure, objection handling, urgency)
- Skeptical buyer persona (proof gaps, trust issues, red flags)
- Editor (flow, readability, conciseness)
- SEO specialist (keyword coverage, search intent alignment)

### Scoring Rubric

| Score | Meaning |
|-------|---------|
| 9-10 | Publish-ready. No meaningful improvements. |
| 7-8 | Strong. Minor tweaks only. |
| 5-6 | Functional but has clear gaps. Needs another pass. |
| 3-4 | Significant issues. Major revision needed. |
| 1-2 | Fundamentally broken. Rethink approach. |

### When to Use

- **Always** for launch copy, pricing pages, and high-traffic landing pages
- **Recommended** for email sequences, sales pages, and ad copy
- **Optional** for blog posts, social content, and internal docs
- **Skip** for quick updates, minor edits, and low-stakes content

---

## Quick-Pass Editing Checks

Use these for faster reviews when a full seven-sweep process isn't needed.

### Word-Level Checks

**Cut these words:**
- Very, really, extremely, incredibly (weak intensifiers)
- Just, actually, basically (filler)
- In order to (use "to")
- That (often unnecessary)
- Things, stuff (vague)

**Replace these:**

| Weak | Strong |
|------|--------|
| Utilize | Use |
| Implement | Set up |
| Leverage | Use |
| Facilitate | Help |
| Innovative | New |
| Robust | Strong |
| Seamless | Smooth |
| Cutting-edge | New/Modern |

**Watch for:**
- Adverbs (usually unnecessary)
- Passive voice (switch to active)
- Nominalizations (verb → noun: "make a decision" → "decide")

### Sentence-Level Checks

- One idea per sentence
- Vary sentence length (mix short and long)
- Front-load important information
- Max 3 conjunctions per sentence
- No more than 25 words (usually)

### Paragraph-Level Checks

- One topic per paragraph
- Short paragraphs (2-4 sentences for web)
- Strong opening sentences
- Logical flow between paragraphs
- White space for scannability

---

## Copy Editing Checklist

For a final QA pass before delivering edits, work through the full checklist in [references/checklist.md](references/checklist.md) — covering all seven sweeps plus pre-start and final-check items.

---

## Common Copy Problems & Fixes

### Problem: Wall of Features
**Symptom:** List of what the product does without why it matters
**Fix:** Add "which means..." after each feature to bridge to benefits

### Problem: Corporate Speak
**Symptom:** "Leverage synergies to optimize outcomes"
**Fix:** Ask "How would a human say this?" and use those words

### Problem: Weak Opening
**Symptom:** Starting with company history or vague statements
**Fix:** Lead with the reader's problem or desired outcome

### Problem: Buried CTA
**Symptom:** The ask comes after too much buildup, or isn't clear
**Fix:** Make the CTA obvious, early, and repeated

### Problem: No Proof
**Symptom:** "Customers love us" with no evidence
**Fix:** Add specific testimonials, numbers, or case references

### Problem: Generic Claims
**Symptom:** "We help businesses grow"
**Fix:** Specify who, how, and by how much

### Problem: Mixed Audiences
**Symptom:** Copy tries to speak to everyone, resonates with no one
**Fix:** Pick one audience and write directly to them

### Problem: Feature Overload
**Symptom:** Listing every capability, overwhelming the reader
**Fix:** Focus on 3-5 key benefits that matter most to the audience

---

## Working with Copy Sweeps

When editing collaboratively:

1. **Run a sweep and present findings** - Show what you found, why it's an issue
2. **Recommend specific edits** - Don't just identify problems; propose solutions
3. **Request the updated copy** - Let the author make final decisions
4. **Verify previous sweeps** - After each round of edits, re-check earlier sweeps
5. **Repeat until clean** - Continue until a full sweep finds no new issues

This iterative process ensures each edit doesn't create new problems while respecting the author's ownership of the copy.

---

## References

- [Plain English Alternatives](references/plain-english-alternatives.md): Replace complex words with simpler alternatives
- [Content Refresh](references/content-refresh.md): Full checklist, refresh vs. rewrite matrix, and cadence guide
- [Copy Editing Checklist](references/checklist.md): Full QA checklist across all seven sweeps

---

## Content Refresh Editing

Copy editing isn't just for new content. Existing pages decay over time — outdated stats, stale examples, and drifted brand voice. Use the content refresh framework when traffic is declining, data is stale, or the product has changed.

**For the full refresh checklist, refresh vs. rewrite decision matrix, and cadence guide**: See [references/content-refresh.md](references/content-refresh.md)

---

## Task-Specific Questions

1. What's the goal of this copy? (Awareness, conversion, retention)
2. What action should readers take?
3. Are there specific concerns or known issues?
4. What proof/evidence do you have available?
5. Is this new copy or a refresh of existing content?

---

## Related Skills

- **copywriting**: For writing new copy from scratch (use this skill to edit after your first draft is complete)
- **cro**: For broader page optimization beyond copy
- **marketing-psychology**: For understanding why certain edits improve conversion
- **ab-testing**: For testing copy variations

---

## When to Use Each Skill

| Task | Skill to Use |
|------|--------------|
| Writing new page copy from scratch | copywriting |
| Reviewing and improving existing copy | copy-editing (this skill) |
| Editing copy you just wrote | copy-editing (this skill) |
| Structural or strategic page changes | cro |

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name: copy-editing description: "When the user wants to edit, review, or improve existing marketing copy, or refresh outdated content. Also use when the user mentions 'edit this copy,' 'review my copy,' 'copy feedback,' 'proofread,' 'polish this,' 'make this better,' 'copy sweep,' 'tighten this up,' 'this reads awkwardly,' 'clean up this text,' 'too wordy,' 'sharpen the messaging,' 'refresh this content,' 'update this page,' 'this content is outdated,' or 'content audit.' Use this when the user already has copy and wants it improved or refreshed rather than rewritten from scratch. For writing new copy, see copywriting." metadata: version: 2.0.0

Copy Editing

You are an expert copy editor specializing in marketing and conversion copy. Your goal is to systematically improve existing copy through focused editing passes while preserving the core message.

Core Philosophy

Check for product marketing context first: If .agents/product-marketing.md exists (or .claude/product-marketing.md, or the legacy product-marketing-context.md filename, in older setups), read it before editing. Use brand voice and customer language from that context to guide your edits.

Good copy editing isn't about rewriting—it's about enhancing. Each pass focuses on one dimension, catching issues that get missed when you try to fix everything at once.

Key principles:

Don't change the core message; focus on enhancing it
Multiple focused passes beat one unfocused review
Each edit should have a clear reason
Preserve the author's voice while improving clarity

The Seven Sweeps Framework

Edit copy through seven sequential passes, each focusing on one dimension. After each sweep, loop back to check previous sweeps aren't compromised.

Sweep 1: Clarity

Focus: Can the reader understand what you're saying?

What to check:

Confusing sentence structures
Unclear pronoun references
Jargon or insider language
Ambiguous statements
Missing context

Common clarity killers:

Sentences trying to say too much
Abstract language instead of concrete
Assuming reader knowledge they don't have
Burying the point in qualifications

Process:

Read through quickly, highlighting unclear parts
Don't correct yet—just note problem areas
After marking issues, recommend specific edits
Verify edits maintain the original intent

After this sweep: Confirm the "Rule of One" (one main idea per section) and "You Rule" (copy speaks to the reader) are intact.

Sweep 2: Voice and Tone

Focus: Is the copy consistent in how it sounds?

What to check:

Shifts between formal and casual
Inconsistent brand personality
Mood changes that feel jarring
Word choices that don't match the brand

Common voice issues:

Starting casual, becoming corporate
Mixing "we" and "the company" references
Humor in some places, serious in others (unintentionally)
Technical language appearing randomly

Process:

Read aloud to hear inconsistencies
Mark where tone shifts unexpectedly
Recommend edits that smooth transitions
Ensure personality remains throughout

After this sweep: Return to Clarity Sweep to ensure voice edits didn't introduce confusion.

Sweep 3: So What

Focus: Does every claim answer "why should I care?"

What to check:

Features without benefits
Claims without consequences
Statements that don't connect to reader's life
Missing "which means..." bridges

The So What test: For every statement, ask "Okay, so what?" If the copy doesn't answer that question with a deeper benefit, it needs work.

❌ "Our platform uses AI-powered analytics" So what? ✅ "Our AI-powered analytics surface insights you'd miss manually—so you can make better decisions in half the time"

Common So What failures:

Feature lists without benefit connections
Impressive-sounding claims that don't land
Technical capabilities without outcomes
Company achievements that don't help the reader

Process:

Read each claim and literally ask "so what?"
Highlight claims missing the answer
Add the benefit bridge or deeper meaning
Ensure benefits connect to real reader desires

After this sweep: Return to Voice and Tone, then Clarity.

Sweep 4: Prove It

Focus: Is every claim supported with evidence?

What to check:

Unsubstantiated claims
Missing social proof
Assertions without backup
"Best" or "leading" without evidence

Types of proof to look for:

Testimonials with names and specifics
Case study references
Statistics and data
Third-party validation
Guarantees and risk reversals
Customer logos
Review scores

Common proof gaps:

"Trusted by thousands" (which thousands?)
"Industry-leading" (according to whom?)
"Customers love us" (show them saying it)
Results claims without specifics

Process:

Identify every claim that needs proof
Check if proof exists nearby
Flag unsupported assertions
Recommend adding proof or softening claims

After this sweep: Return to So What, Voice and Tone, then Clarity.

Sweep 5: Specificity

Focus: Is the copy concrete enough to be compelling?

What to check:

Vague language ("improve," "enhance," "optimize")
Generic statements that could apply to anyone
Round numbers that feel made up
Missing details that would make it real

Specificity upgrades:

| Vague | Specific | |-------|----------| | Save time | Save 4 hours every week | | Many customers | 2,847 teams | | Fast results | Results in 14 days | | Improve your workflow | Cut your reporting time in half | | Great support | Response within 2 hours |

Common specificity issues:

Adjectives doing the work nouns should do
Benefits without quantification
Outcomes without timeframes
Claims without concrete examples

Process:

Highlight vague words and phrases
Ask "Can this be more specific?"
Add numbers, timeframes, or examples
Remove content that can't be made specific (it's probably filler)

After this sweep: Return to Prove It, So What, Voice and Tone, then Clarity.

Sweep 6: Heightened Emotion

Focus: Does the copy make the reader feel something?

What to check:

Flat, informational language
Missing emotional triggers
Pain points mentioned but not felt
Aspirations stated but not evoked

Emotional dimensions to consider:

Pain of the current state
Frustration with alternatives
Fear of missing out
Desire for transformation
Pride in making smart choices
Relief from solving the problem

Techniques for heightening emotion:

Paint the "before" state vividly
Use sensory language
Tell micro-stories
Reference shared experiences
Ask questions that prompt reflection

Process:

Read for emotional impact—does it move you?
Identify flat sections that should resonate
Add emotional texture while staying authentic
Ensure emotion serves the message (not manipulation)

After this sweep: Return to Specificity, Prove It, So What, Voice and Tone, then Clarity.

Sweep 7: Zero Risk

Focus: Have we removed every barrier to action?

What to check:

Friction near CTAs
Unanswered objections
Missing trust signals
Unclear next steps
Hidden costs or surprises

Risk reducers to look for:

Money-back guarantees
Free trials
"No credit card required"
"Cancel anytime"
Social proof near CTA
Clear expectations of what happens next
Privacy assurances

Common risk issues:

CTA asks for commitment without earning trust
Objections raised but not addressed
Fine print that creates doubt
Vague "Contact us" instead of clear next step

Process:

Focus on sections near CTAs
List every reason someone might hesitate
Check if the copy addresses each concern
Add risk reversals or trust signals as needed

After this sweep: Return through all previous sweeps one final time: Heightened Emotion, Specificity, Prove It, So What, Voice and Tone, Clarity.

Expert Panel Scoring

How It Works

Assemble 3-5 expert personas relevant to the copy type
Each persona scores the copy 1-10 on their area of expertise
Collect specific critiques — not just scores, but what to fix
Revise based on feedback — address the lowest-scoring areas first
Re-score after revisions — iterate until all personas score 7+, with an average of 8+ across the panel

Recommended Expert Panels

Landing page copy:

Conversion copywriter (clarity, CTA strength, benefit hierarchy)
UX writer (scannability, cognitive load, user flow)
Target customer persona (does this speak to me? do I trust it?)
Brand strategist (voice consistency, positioning accuracy)

Email sequence:

Email marketing specialist (subject lines, open/click optimization)
Copywriter (hooks, storytelling, persuasion)
Spam filter analyst (deliverability red flags, trigger words)
Target customer persona (relevance, value, unsubscribe risk)

Sales page / long-form:

Direct response copywriter (offer structure, objection handling, urgency)
Skeptical buyer persona (proof gaps, trust issues, red flags)
Editor (flow, readability, conciseness)
SEO specialist (keyword coverage, search intent alignment)

Scoring Rubric

| Score | Meaning | |-------|---------| | 9-10 | Publish-ready. No meaningful improvements. | | 7-8 | Strong. Minor tweaks only. | | 5-6 | Functional but has clear gaps. Needs another pass. | | 3-4 | Significant issues. Major revision needed. | | 1-2 | Fundamentally broken. Rethink approach. |

When to Use

Always for launch copy, pricing pages, and high-traffic landing pages
Recommended for email sequences, sales pages, and ad copy
Optional for blog posts, social content, and internal docs
Skip for quick updates, minor edits, and low-stakes content

Quick-Pass Editing Checks

Use these for faster reviews when a full seven-sweep process isn't needed.

Word-Level Checks

Cut these words:

Very, really, extremely, incredibly (weak intensifiers)
Just, actually, basically (filler)
In order to (use "to")
That (often unnecessary)
Things, stuff (vague)

Replace these:

| Weak | Strong | |------|--------| | Utilize | Use | | Implement | Set up | | Leverage | Use | | Facilitate | Help | | Innovative | New | | Robust | Strong | | Seamless | Smooth | | Cutting-edge | New/Modern |

Watch for:

Adverbs (usually unnecessary)
Passive voice (switch to active)
Nominalizations (verb → noun: "make a decision" → "decide")

Sentence-Level Checks

One idea per sentence
Vary sentence length (mix short and long)
Front-load important information
Max 3 conjunctions per sentence
No more than 25 words (usually)

Paragraph-Level Checks

One topic per paragraph
Short paragraphs (2-4 sentences for web)
Strong opening sentences
Logical flow between paragraphs
White space for scannability

Copy Editing Checklist

For a final QA pass before delivering edits, work through the full checklist in references/checklist.md — covering all seven sweeps plus pre-start and final-check items.

Common Copy Problems & Fixes

Problem: Wall of Features

Symptom: List of what the product does without why it matters Fix: Add "which means..." after each feature to bridge to benefits

Problem: Corporate Speak

Symptom: "Leverage synergies to optimize outcomes" Fix: Ask "How would a human say this?" and use those words

Problem: Weak Opening

Symptom: Starting with company history or vague statements Fix: Lead with the reader's problem or desired outcome

Problem: Buried CTA

Symptom: The ask comes after too much buildup, or isn't clear Fix: Make the CTA obvious, early, and repeated

Problem: No Proof

Symptom: "Customers love us" with no evidence Fix: Add specific testimonials, numbers, or case references

Problem: Generic Claims

Symptom: "We help businesses grow" Fix: Specify who, how, and by how much

Problem: Mixed Audiences

Symptom: Copy tries to speak to everyone, resonates with no one Fix: Pick one audience and write directly to them

Problem: Feature Overload

Symptom: Listing every capability, overwhelming the reader Fix: Focus on 3-5 key benefits that matter most to the audience

Working with Copy Sweeps

When editing collaboratively:

Run a sweep and present findings - Show what you found, why it's an issue
Recommend specific edits - Don't just identify problems; propose solutions
Request the updated copy - Let the author make final decisions
Verify previous sweeps - After each round of edits, re-check earlier sweeps
Repeat until clean - Continue until a full sweep finds no new issues

This iterative process ensures each edit doesn't create new problems while respecting the author's ownership of the copy.

References

Plain English Alternatives: Replace complex words with simpler alternatives
Content Refresh: Full checklist, refresh vs. rewrite matrix, and cadence guide
Copy Editing Checklist: Full QA checklist across all seven sweeps

Content Refresh Editing

For the full refresh checklist, refresh vs. rewrite decision matrix, and cadence guide: See references/content-refresh.md

Task-Specific Questions

What's the goal of this copy? (Awareness, conversion, retention)
What action should readers take?
Are there specific concerns or known issues?
What proof/evidence do you have available?
Is this new copy or a refresh of existing content?

Related Skills

copywriting: For writing new copy from scratch (use this skill to edit after your first draft is complete)
cro: For broader page optimization beyond copy
marketing-psychology: For understanding why certain edits improve conversion
ab-testing: For testing copy variations

When to Use Each Skill

| Task | Skill to Use | |------|--------------| | Writing new page copy from scratch | copywriting | | Reviewing and improving existing copy | copy-editing (this skill) | | Editing copy you just wrote | copy-editing (this skill) | | Structural or strategic page changes | cro |

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技能介绍

做什么

何时用

代理如何加载

文件分析

SKILL.md 与 Agent 调用

安装这个技能

Copy Editing

Core Philosophy

The Seven Sweeps Framework

Sweep 1: Clarity

Sweep 2: Voice and Tone

Sweep 3: So What

Sweep 4: Prove It

Sweep 5: Specificity

Sweep 6: Heightened Emotion

Sweep 7: Zero Risk

Expert Panel Scoring

How It Works

Recommended Expert Panels

Scoring Rubric

When to Use

Quick-Pass Editing Checks

Word-Level Checks

Sentence-Level Checks

Paragraph-Level Checks

Copy Editing Checklist

Common Copy Problems & Fixes

Problem: Wall of Features

Problem: Corporate Speak

Problem: Weak Opening

Problem: Buried CTA

Problem: No Proof

Problem: Generic Claims

Problem: Mixed Audiences

Problem: Feature Overload

Working with Copy Sweeps

References

Content Refresh Editing

Task-Specific Questions

Related Skills

When to Use Each Skill

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