revise

name	revise
description	Multi-pass revision - developmental editing, line editing, copy editing
author	AuthorAgent
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