Docs & Knowledge Bases

Editorial Style Guide Builder

Create a practical editorial style guide covering tone, grammar, terminology, capitalization, formatting, inclusivity, citations, and examples.

Last updated Jul 12, 2026
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TL;DR

Editorial Style Guide Builder is a free AI skill for docs & knowledge bases. Create a practical editorial style guide covering tone, grammar, terminology, capitalization, formatting, inclusivity, citations, and examples. It works with Claude, ChatGPT and is ready to use out of the box.

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About this skill

Create a practical editorial style guide covering tone, grammar, terminology, capitalization, formatting, inclusivity, citations, and examples. It turns source material, audience needs, evidence, and editorial constraints into a structured, review-ready deliverable.

What it does

The skill analyzes the source, audience, purpose, structure, tone, evidence, and publication constraints; identifies the highest-impact editorial issues; makes traceable revisions; and produces a professional output with clear verification and review notes.

What is included

  • Guide context
  • Voice and tone
  • Grammar and punctuation
  • Capitalization and numbers
  • Terminology
  • Inclusive language
  • Formatting and citations
  • Channel adaptations

How to use it

1. Download the editorial-style-guide-builder-SKILL.md file
2. Upload it to your writing or editorial workspace
3. Provide the source material, audience, purpose, and constraints
4. Add protected wording, evidence, style, and publication requirements
5. Use the final output for review, approval, or publication

Examples

Example input
Create an editorial style guide for an AI resource platform publishing skills, prompts, articles, FAQs, and updates.
Example output
A complete professional editorial deliverable with revised content, issue priorities, evidence and meaning safeguards, change rationale, unresolved questions, and final review criteria.

FAQ

What is this skill for?
It creates a professional editorial style guide builder deliverable.
Will it invent facts or sources?
No. Missing evidence and unclear claims are flagged rather than fabricated.
Can it preserve required wording?
Yes. Protected terms and non-negotiable language can be supplied as constraints.
Does it explain its changes?
Yes. Major editorial decisions and unresolved issues are documented.
Can it work with long documents?
Yes. Provide the full draft or the relevant sections and structural context.
How is this different from generic rewriting?
It uses a defined editorial workflow, evidence rules, output structure, and publication criteria.

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