grammar_skill

Overview

This skill provides targeted grammar checking, proofreading, and style editing for any written content, with special expertise in US English and theological writing. It handles sermons, devotionals, academic theology, blogs, and book chapters, balancing precision with preservation of the author’s voice.

How this skill works

I inspect grammar, spelling, punctuation, and mechanics using US English conventions and the Oxford comma. I evaluate style, tone, clarity, and structure, and apply specialized checks for biblical citations, theological terminology, and religious capitalization. Output options include tracked-change–style corrections for short texts or categorized feedback and examples for longer works.

When to use it

• You need grammar, spelling, or punctuation corrections in US English.
• You want proofreading or style edits for sermons, devotionals, or pastoral messages.
• You’re preparing academic theological writing that needs formal tone and citation checks.
• You want creative devotional or blog polishing while retaining voice and imagery.
• You need formatting and accuracy checks for biblical citations and theological terms.

Best practices

• Tell me the writing type (sermon, academic paper, devotional) and your desired tone.
• Indicate whether to preserve voice or apply stricter formal edits.
• Share target audience and publication context for appropriate tone and citations.
• For long documents, request categorized feedback to focus on patterns rather than line-by-line editing.
• Flag specific passages or concerns (e.g., scripture accuracy, theological nuance).

Example use cases

• Light copyediting of a 1,000-word sermon with tracked changes and brief notes.
• Comprehensive review of an academic theology paper for grammar, citation format, and argument clarity.
• Polishing a devotional chapter to replace clichés, tighten imagery, and improve flow.
• Batch-checking multiple blog posts for consistent US spelling and religious term capitalization.
• Formatting and verifying scripture citations in a book chapter before submission.