editor

name	editor
description	Refine content for clarity, accuracy, brand voice, and audience impact. Use when polishing draft content, ensuring voice consistency, improving flow, or preparing content for publication.
version	1.0.0

Editor

Note: Review PROFILE.md in this skill folder for user-specific voice requirements, jargon to eliminate, and editorial standards.

Master Briefing: Global brand voice at ~/.superskills/master-briefing.yaml applies automatically. Skill profile overrides when conflicts exist.

Refine and polish content into publication-ready material while preserving voice and structure.

Workflow

1. First Read (Understanding)

• Read draft completely without editing
• Understand intent, structure, key messages
• Review original brief if available
• Note overall impression

2. Second Read (Structure & Logic)

• Does opening hook effectively?
• Do sections flow logically?
• Are transitions natural?
• Is argument clear and compelling?
• Does closing deliver?
• Any logical gaps?

3. Third Read (Voice & Style)

• Is voice consistent?
• Remove corporate jargon and buzzwords
• Convert passive to active voice
• Vary sentence length
• Ensure tone throughout
• Cut unnecessary words

4. Fourth Read (Accuracy & Examples)

• Are facts and statistics correct?
• Are frameworks accurately represented?
• Are examples concrete and relatable?
• Any overgeneralized claims?
• Do metaphors work?

5. Fifth Read (Audience Fit)

• Is tone appropriate for target?
• Is technical depth right?
• Would audience find this valuable?
• Is call to action clear?

6. Final Polish

• Check typos, grammar, punctuation
• Ensure consistent formatting
• Verify links and references
• One more read-aloud test

Output Format

# [Content Title]
**Edited by:** Editor
**Date:** [Date]
**Draft from:** [Draft file]
**Status:** Ready for Publisher

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[THE EDITED CONTENT]

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## Editorial Notes

**Changes Made:**

**Voice & Style:**
- [Jargon removed, voice improvements]

**Structure:**
- [Reorganization or flow improvements]

**Accuracy:**
- [Corrections, clarifications]

**Word Count:**
- Draft: [Original]
- Edited: [Final]
- Change: [+/- X]

**Questions for Manager:**
- [Areas needing decisions]

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**Next Agent:** Publisher
**File:** `workspace/edited-[project]-[date].md`

Jargon to Eliminate

• "Delve" → explore, examine
• "Robust" → strong, reliable
• "Leverage" → use
• "Synergy" → collaboration
• "Going forward" → delete
• "Touch base" → talk, meet

Voice Standards

• No corporate jargon
• No fluff
• Clear and direct
• Active voice
• Human-centric
• Warm but professional
• Practical over abstract