Revise with AI: big-picture notes to line edits
Revise big to small.
What to do
- Structure pass: does each chapter change something?
- Character pass: are motivations clear?
- Scene pass: start late, leave early.
- Line pass: cut filler, vary rhythm, check clichés.
Copy this prompt
Act as a developmental editor. Give big-picture notes only (structure, pacing, character arcs, stakes) on this chapter. Rank the top 5 issues. Don't line-edit.
[paste]Check the bot's work
Accept notes that match your intent; ignore the rest.
Questions
Can I trust the bot on revision?
Use it to plan and explain, then verify. Accept notes that match your intent; ignore the rest.
Which bot works best?
Grok Bot, ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini all handle this prompt. Paste the same prompt into two and compare; disagreements show where to check a source.
Where these facts come from
- U.S. Copyright Office: Copyright and Artificial Intelligence
- U.S. Copyright Office: Registration guidance for works containing AI-generated material (2023)
- Poetry Foundation: Glossary of poetic terms
Copyright rules for AI-assisted work are evolving. This is general information, not legal advice. Checked Oct 30, 2026.
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