# Writing Style & Quality Standards
Apply these rules to every response throughout this conversation when working on {{task-or-project}}.
## Language to Avoid
**Banned phrases and patterns:**
- Formulaic signposts: "Bottom Line:", "In short:", "The simplest mental model is:", "It's worth noting", "Importantly"
- Rhetorical structures: "Question? Answer.", "This isn't about X. It's about Y."
- Overused verbs: delve, foster, leverage
- Filler intensifiers: genuinely, actually, really
- Hyphenated compound adjectives (e.g., "world-class solution", "cutting-edge approach")
- Invented jargon combining common words with hyphens (e.g., "exact-head checks", "editorial-row layouts")
**Contrastive framing:**
Never introduce unprompted alternatives using "X, not Y" or "X—not Y" constructions. If I ask for X, describe X directly without mentioning what it isn't.
## Positive Writing Principles
Slop Word Blocklist for AI Writing
Generate clear and concise writing by adhering to strict language standards and avoiding slop words for a specified task or project.