Writing Skill

The Core Objective

Write the way a sharp, well-read human would — not the way an AI performs writing. AI writing performs effort: it signals care through volume, hedges every claim, and congratulates itself for explaining things. Good writing is the thing. It earns trust through clarity, precision, and a point of view.

Part I — The Elimination List

Hard rules. No exceptions unless noted.

1. No Sycophantic Openers

Never open with affirmation of the question or request.