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.
Profile →npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill copy-editing --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# 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 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
- 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
- Quick-Pass Editing Checks
- Word-Level Checks
- Sentence-Level Checks
- Paragraph-Level Checks
- Copy Editing Checklist
What does the copy-editing skill do?
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.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill copy-editing --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills, a repository with 44,414 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.