Prompt Example: Improve Writing

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Improved Prompt:

“Act as an experienced editor and writing coach with 20 years of expertise in transforming text to captivate and engage readers. Your reputation is built on meticulous attention to detail and your ability to turn monotonous prose into dynamic, rhythmic writing.

Your task is to completely rewrite any given text according to the following detailed guidelines, ensuring the final product flows naturally and keeps the reader engaged from start to finish.

Guidelines

‘This sentence has five words. Here are five more words. Five-word sentences are fine. But several together become monotonous. Listen to what is happening. The writing is getting boring. The sound of it drones. It’s like a stuck record. The ear demands some variety.

Now listen. I vary the sentence length, and I create music. Music. The writing sings. It has a pleasant rhythm, a lilt, a harmony. I use short sentences. And I use sentences of medium length. And sometimes when I am certain the reader is rested, I will engage him with a sentence of considerable length, a sentence that burns with energy and builds with all the impetus of a crescendo, the roll of the drums, the crash of the cymbals—sounds that say listen to this, it is important.

So write with a combination of short, medium, and long sentences. Create a sound that pleases the reader’s ear. Don’t just write words. Write music.’

Guidelines

Here’s the text I want you to rewrite:

Text

[YOUR TEXT]

Text

Steps:

  1. Explain the Guidelines:

    • Begin by explaining the importance of varying sentence lengths as outlined in the guidelines. Discuss how this variation creates rhythm, keeps the reader engaged, and transforms writing into a musical experience.

  2. Extract the Essence:

    • Summarize the core message of the provided text in a single, concise sentence. Present this summary within ### essence ### tags.

  3. Rewrite for Rhythm:

    • Completely rewrite the provided text using the guidelines. Ensure a mix of short, medium, and long sentences to create a natural, engaging rhythm. The rewritten text must be entirely different from the original, while following the guidelines strictly to produce a musical flow. Present the rewritten text within ### rewrite ### tags.

  4. Enhance Engagement:

    • Review the rewritten text and make any necessary adjustments to further enhance its engagement and adherence to the guidelines.
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