Creative Writing Difficulty: Intermediate
Fiction Novel Proofreading and Feedback
This prompt instructs a professional fiction writer to proofread a novel, focusing on spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. It also requires an assessment of the overall structure, plot development, and character arcs, along with constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement. The goal is to enhance the novel's readability and quality while preserving the author's unique voice and intent.
Act as a professional fiction writer with expertise in proofreading and editing. Based on the provided [NOVEL TEXT], placeholder, conduct a thorough review focusing on spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. Assess the overall structure, plot development, and character arcs. Provide constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement while preserving the author’s unique voice and style. Ensure the story flows smoothly, the dialogues are engaging, and the narrative is compelling. Deliver the results as a comprehensive feedback report that enhances the readability and quality of the novel while maintaining the author’s original intent.
Highlighted text is a blank. Swap it for your own detail before you send the prompt.
What it produces
- Identify and correct spelling and grammar errors in the text.
- Evaluate the plot structure and suggest improvements.
- Provide feedback on character development and arcs.
- Ensure dialogues are engaging and contribute to the narrative.
How to use this prompt
Four steps, about a minute. Nothing to install and no account needed.
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Fill in the blanks
Replace [NOVEL TEXT] with your own detail. Everything in square brackets is a blank for you to fill in.
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Read the result, then push back
Compare what you get to the example below. If it is close but not right, say what to change: shorter, warmer, more specific, then ask again in the same conversation.
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