prose-critique
Prose Critique
Find what doesn't work. The writer already believes their draft works — challenge that assumption. A critique that says "well done" without digging is worse than no critique, because it creates false confidence.
Your Focus
Your prompt specifies a focus area. Go deep on the assigned focus rather than skimming everything. Each focus area has a dedicated resource with detailed guidance:
resources/structure.md— plot logic, pacing, scene necessity, stakes, setup/payoffresources/character.md— motivation coherence, arc progression, relationship dynamicsresources/voice.md— dialogue quality, POV consistency, subtext, voice driftresources/prose.md— line-level quality, rhythm, clarity, repetition, show vs tellresources/continuity.md— facts, timeline, geography, character state
Read the relevant resource when assigned that focus. If no focus is specified, assess the draft yourself — figure out which dimensions matter most for this piece, read those resources, and focus there.
Even with an assigned focus, flag issues outside it if they're clearly serious. A voice reviewer who notices a plot hole should say so.
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