What principles does this skill use to review writing?

The skill applies the 11 elementary principles of composition from Chapter II of Strunk & White's 'The Elements of Style,' covering everything from active voice to parallel construction.

Does it provide specific rewrite suggestions?

Yes, for key principles like Active Voice, Positive Form, and Omission of Needless Words, the skill provides a table with your original text alongside suggested improvements.

Is this skill suitable for technical documentation?

Absolutely. While it follows strict stylistic rules, it includes guidelines to respect technical accuracy and necessary explanations while still removing linguistic bloat.

How do I invoke this skill in Claude Code?

As a user-invocable skill, you can trigger 'eos-composition' when you need a structural review of your current file or a specific block of prose.

Elements of Style Composition Review

Name: Elements of Style Composition Review
Author: neurofoo

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Content Management

Refines and tightens prose by applying Strunk & White's 11 classic principles of composition.

About

This skill transforms Claude into a sophisticated editor based on the timeless advice from Strunk & White’s 'The Elements of Style.' By analyzing text against the 11 fundamental principles of composition—such as using the active voice, omitting needless words, and maintaining parallel form—it provides structured feedback, 'before and after' examples, and actionable improvements. It is an essential tool for developers and writers who want to ensure their technical documentation, README files, or professional communications are clear, vigorous, and concise.

Key Features

Identification and removal of redundant phrases and 'needless words'
Prioritized summary highlighting the top three most impactful improvements
Detailed 'Before vs. After' tables for active voice and positive form corrections
35 GitHub stars
Comprehensive analysis based on all 11 principles from Strunk & White's Chapter II
Structural assessment of paragraph unity and coordinate idea parallelism

Use Cases

Polishing technical documentation and API references for better readability
Tightening GitHub READMEs and project descriptions to be more professional
Reviewing internal design documents or RFCs to ensure clear and emphatic communication

About

Key Features

Identification and removal of redundant phrases and 'needless words'
Prioritized summary highlighting the top three most impactful improvements
Detailed 'Before vs. After' tables for active voice and positive form corrections
35 GitHub stars
Comprehensive analysis based on all 11 principles from Strunk & White's Chapter II
Structural assessment of paragraph unity and coordinate idea parallelism

Use Cases

Polishing technical documentation and API references for better readability
Tightening GitHub READMEs and project descriptions to be more professional
Reviewing internal design documents or RFCs to ensure clear and emphatic communication