Editing2026-09-22

Adverb and modifier filter

When to use it

First pass of revision: count 'slowly', 'suddenly', 'very' and cut most of them.

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Manuscript{{manuscript}}

Assembled prompt

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Audit the adverbs and modifiers in the manuscript below.
Output:
1) Adverb list (word | count | one quote) sorted by count.
2) A verdict per adverb: cut (the verb already carries it) / replace verb ('walked quickly' → 'hurried') / keep (rhythm or intent).
3) The full manuscript with verdicts applied.
Rules: 'suddenly' is cut by default (if the event is sudden, the adverb is redundant). Adverbs inside dialogue stay if they are a character's habit. End with [adverbs n → m].

[Manuscript]
[Manuscript]

Free runs use the fast model and return a short preview (about 300 words). Only the first ~1,000 words of manuscript are read.

How to use this prompt

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Fill in the variables
Enter your manuscript, characters or situation in the fields below. The example values are hints.
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Check the assembled prompt
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Copy it or run it
Copy it into the tool you already use, or run it in SparkLore for a short preview.
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Revise the result into your manuscript
The output is a draft. Follow the tips and rewrite half of it by hand.

How to get the most from it

If 'keep' exceeds 30%, the model is too lenient; add 'keep at most five'.
If sentences go flat after cutting, the verbs were weak, not the adverbs. Push more 'replace verb' verdicts.

Use it in the studio with your story bible

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