Don’t ask Claude to “make this better.” Give it one specific constraint per pass.
One-liner rewrites you can copy
Cut length:
Rewrite this to be half the length. Keep the meaning, cut the filler.Simplify:
Rewrite this so a high schooler could understand it. Replace jargon with plain words.Add specifics:
Rewrite this with concrete numbers, names, and examples instead of vague claims.Change tone:
Rewrite this in a casual, conversational tone. Like you're explaining it to a coworker over coffee.Tighten for email:
Rewrite this as a 3-line email. Subject line, one paragraph, one ask.Make it scannable:
Rewrite this so someone skimming it for 10 seconds gets the main point. Use headers and bold the key info.Stack them
Run multiple passes with different constraints. First pass: cut length. Second pass: add specifics. Third pass: adjust tone. Each pass makes one targeted improvement instead of asking Claude to somehow improve everything at once.