diff --git a/templates/ai_article_write.yml b/templates/ai_article_write.yml
index c036d54..e024b3c 100644
--- a/templates/ai_article_write.yml
+++ b/templates/ai_article_write.yml
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 name: ai_article_write
-description: "Write one standalone article from a brief — draft, polish, deliver."
+description: "Write one standalone article from a brief -- draft, polish, deliver."
 debug: true
 rag_exclude: [business_plan, charter]
 system: agent_prompt
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ adjudication:
       description: "Opening immediately engages the target reader"
     prose_quality:
       weight: 25
-      description: "Writing is clear, direct, and human — no brochure-speak"
+      description: "Writing is clear, direct, and human -- no brochure-speak"
     substance:
       weight: 25
       description: "Content is specific, accurate, and backed by real examples"