Grammar and Writing Fix Prompt
Proofread and improve the following text. Fix grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors, and tighten any sentences that are unnecessarily wordy or awkward -- but keep my original meaning, tone, and voice intact; do not rewrite it into a completely different style. After the corrected version, list the specific changes you made and why, grouped by type (grammar, clarity, tone), so I can learn from the corrections rather than just accepting them blindly. Text: [paste your text here]
A plain “fix my grammar” request to most AI tools often comes back rewritten in a completely different voice entirely, which defeats the whole purpose if the text was already genuinely yours to begin with. This version explicitly protects your original tone, and adds a grouped changelog afterward so corrections actually teach you something instead of just replacing your words silently.
What this produces
Expect a corrected version of your text with grammar, spelling, and awkward phrasing fixed, followed by a grouped list of changes (grammar, clarity, tone) explaining what was changed and why. Your original voice and meaning should still be clearly recognizable in the result.
Variations
Want a different version of this prompt rather than a small edit? Here are two full alternates, ready to copy on their own.
Proofread the following text and only fix clear, unambiguous errors — grammar, spelling, and punctuation mistakes. Leave stylistic choices alone even if you would have phrased something differently yourself; do not tighten sentences or change wording unless it is a genuine error. After the corrected version, list only the specific errors you fixed, so I can see exactly what was actually wrong. Text: [paste your text here]
Proofread and improve the following text for a professional business email. Fix grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors, tighten wordy or awkward sentences, and adjust formality upward slightly if the current tone reads as too casual for a workplace audience — but keep my core meaning and general voice recognizable. After the corrected version, list the specific changes you made, grouped by type (grammar, clarity, formality). Text: [paste your text here]
FAQ
Will it rewrite my text into something that no longer sounds like me?
That’s the exact failure this prompt guards against — it instructs the model to preserve your voice and fix only genuine errors, and the explanation of each change lets you reject edits that go too far.
Can I use it on long documents?
Work in sections of a few paragraphs at a time — error-catching quality visibly drops toward the end of very long pasted inputs.
Does it help non-native English writers?
Yes, and the “explain what changed” part is the most useful piece — patterns in the explanations show you exactly which grammar rules to focus on.
