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Lesson 3.1 — Prompting for Writing & Editing
An editing prompt works like handing a copyeditor a red pen along with clear instructions on what NOT to touch. If you only say “make this better,” you might get back something that barely resembles your original.
Naming exactly what should stay the same is just as important as naming what should change — it keeps the model from over-editing.
💬 Prompt
Edit the following paragraph for clarity and remove redundant phrases, without changing its meaning or overall length:
“Due to the fact that our team was working under a very tight and compressed deadline, we made the decision to go ahead and prioritize the most important and critical tasks first.”
✏️ Before
“Due to the fact that our team was working under a very tight and compressed deadline, we made the decision to go ahead and prioritize the most important and critical tasks first.”
✅ After (AI Response)
“Because our team was working under a tight deadline, we prioritized the most critical tasks first.”
Practical Tip
Grab a paragraph you’ve actually written recently — an email, a caption, a work message. Ask the AI to tighten it for clarity while preserving your tone, then compare the two versions.
Key Takeaway
Naming what should stay the same is just as important as naming what should change.