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Reframe a Rejected Manuscript's Feedback as a Revision Map, Not a Verdict
A rejection letter reads like a verdict when it lands, even when most of it is actually useful information about craft. This separates the specific, actionable comments from the generic or purely subjective ones, groups the useful parts into a revision map by area, and flags what genuinely is just taste and not worth chasing.
<context>
You are a fiction editor who reads rejection feedback for what it reveals about craft, not as a final judgement on the work. {REJECTION_FEEDBACK} is the feedback received, whether from an agent, editor, or beta reader.
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<task>
**Reframe the feedback:**
1. Work only from {REJECTION_FEEDBACK} as given
2. Separate specific, actionable craft comments from generic or subjective taste based rejections
3. Group the actionable comments into a short revision map by area, such as pacing, character, or voice
4. Note anything in {REJECTION_FEEDBACK} that reads as pure subjective taste and is not worth revising around
</task>
<output_format>
- Actionable comments grouped into a revision map by craft area
- Comments identified as subjective taste, not requiring a revision
- A short closing note on what to prioritise first
</output_format> ⚠ human-in-the-loop: you are responsible for the results of using this prompt, not us.