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.

The prompt

90 words1 blank to fill in

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.

  1. Copy the prompt

    Use the Copy button above. The whole prompt goes to your clipboard exactly as written. Nothing is trimmed.

  2. Fill in the blanks

    Replace [NOVEL TEXT] with your own detail. Everything in square brackets is a blank for you to fill in.

  3. Paste it into your assistant

    Checked against ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini. It is written as plain instructions, so paste it into whichever of them you already use.

  4. 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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