Editing Research/Fiction Writing/AI Prose Prompts (section)

== Drafting directive: essay / article / README ==

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Draft for a real reader in a real context: [audience], [purpose], [venue].

Style requirements:
- Start with the actual point; no throat-clearing.
- Use precise claims and examples instead of abstract setup.
- Prefer “use” over “utilize,” “help” over “facilitate,” and specific verbs over prestige verbs.
- Use lists only where lists improve comprehension. Do not default to 3 or 5 balanced bullets.
- Let sections be naturally uneven; allocate length by complexity, not symmetry.
- If a claim depends on evidence, cite or mark it for verification.
- Preserve the author’s stance, uncertainty, and lived context. Do not flatten into neutral corporate prose.
- Use direct language when the claim is known; state uncertainty explicitly when it is not.

Avoid filler:
- “It is worth noting…”
- “It is important to note…”
- “In today’s fast-paced world…”
- “Let’s dive into…”
- “Furthermore/Moreover/Additionally” as default paragraph openers
- “Not just X, but Y”
- Generic conclusions that restate the prompt
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