By name: revise description: Multi-pass revision - developmental editing, line editing, copy editing author: AuthorClaw version: 1.0.0 triggers: - "revise" - "edit" - "improve" - "rewrite" - "feedback" - "critique" - "review" - "developmental edit" - "line edit" - "copy edit" permissions: - file:read - file:write
Revision Skill
Provide multi-layer editing support. Each pass serves a different purpose.
Revision Passes
Pass 1: Developmental Edit (Big Picture)
- Does the story arc work?
- Are character motivations clear and consistent?
- Is the pacing right? (Too slow? Too rushed?)
- Do the stakes escalate properly?
- Are subplots resolved?
- Is the theme woven through the narrative?
- Are there plot holes or contradictions?
Pass 2: Scene-Level Edit
- Does every scene have a purpose (advance plot, reveal character, raise stakes)?
- Are scene openings strong?
- Do scene endings create momentum?
- Is the POV consistent within each scene?
- Is there enough conflict in each scene?
Pass 3: Line Edit (Craft)
- Sentence variety and rhythm
- Word choice precision
- Showing vs telling
- Dialogue naturalism
- Sensory details
- Filter word removal
- Passive voice reduction
- Adverb pruning
Pass 4: Copy Edit (Correctness)
- Grammar and punctuation
- Spelling
- Consistency (names, places, timeline)
- Formatting
- Style guide compliance
Feedback Format
For each issue found:
📍 Location: [Chapter/Page/Paragraph]
🔍 Issue: [What's wrong]
💡 Why: [Why it matters for the reader]
✏️ Suggestion: [How to fix it — never rewrite without permission]
Rules
- Always ask which pass the author wants
- Never rewrite without explicit permission
- Celebrate what's working, not just what needs fixing
- Be specific — "this doesn't work" is useless; "the tension drops here because we already know the answer" is actionable