# Give a writer clear, actionable feedback on their draft

Editorial feedback that separates big structural issues from line edits, written so a writer can act on it.

- Topic: Content & Social Media
- Framework: RTF
- Level: Standard
- Tags: Write, Rewrite & Edit, Fill-in Template
- Source: https://www.thinkwithprompt.com/prompts/give-a-writer-clear-actionable-feedback-on-their-draft

## Prompt

```text
Help me give editorial feedback on a draft from a writer on my team or a freelancer.

**Original brief:** [PASTE BRIEF OR KEY REQUIREMENTS]
**Draft:** [PASTE DRAFT]
**Writer's experience level:** [e.g. "new freelancer", "senior in-house writer"]
**My main concerns (if any):** [NOTES]

Assess in this order:
1. Brief fit: does it hit the goal, audience, and angle? What is missing?
2. Structure: does the argument flow? Is the strongest material buried?
3. Substance: vague claims, missing examples, unsupported numbers (flag, don't fix with invented data).
4. Voice and clarity: patterns, not every instance.
5. Line-level issues: only the most important 5-10.

Return:
- A short summary for the writer: what works (specific, genuine) and the top 3 changes needed.
- Numbered feedback by priority, each with: the issue, an example from the draft, and what "better" looks like.
- A verdict: ready to publish / one more revision / needs a rework, with reasoning.

Tone: direct and respectful. Explain the "why" so the writer improves next time, not just this piece.
```

## What to fill in

- PASTE BRIEF OR KEY REQUIREMENTS
- PASTE DRAFT
- e.g. "new freelancer", "senior in-house writer"
- NOTES

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