I was working on my story and struggling with the ending. Once I realized what it was, I asked Chat for some prompts to help when I was in the same situation again. I thought someone else might like them as well:
Editor’s Prompt Guide
Use these when something feels off, but you can’t tell why.
- “Don’t fix it yet—tell me why this doesn’t feel right.” → Helps me analyze flow, tone, or structure before rewriting.
- “Can you read this like an editor and point out any redundancy or overlap?” → Flags repeated ideas, emotions, or pacing slowdowns.
- “What’s breaking the emotional flow here?” → Identifies transitions that feel abrupt or disconnected.
- “Does this section repeat something I’ve already said?” → Keeps long-form stories, emails, or captions tight and focused.
“Can you zoom out and tell me if this section earns its place?”
→ Ensures every paragraph moves the story or message forward.