Work out why a piece is not landing
Diagnose whether the problem is the argument, the structure, the evidence, or the voice.
What this prompt helps you do
The diagnosis with evidence from the draft and the change that would fix it.
When to use it
A piece is technically competent and readers are not responding to it.
What to prepare
The goal, relevant source material, constraints, examples, and the decision or action this should support.
How to get a strong result
Check the argument before the prose; polished writing cannot rescue a claim not worth making.
How to use this prompt
Replace each placeholder with accurate context. Paste the complete prompt into Claude, review the response critically, resolve important questions, and use it as a considered input to the next decision—not as an unchecked final answer.