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name: blog-writer
description: This skill should be used when writing blog posts, articles, or long-form content. Use for drafting blog posts, thought leadership pieces, or any writing meant to reflect the writer's perspective on AI, productivity, sales, marketing, or technology topics.
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# Blog Writer

## Overview
This skill enables writing blog posts and articles that capture the writer's distinctive voice and style.

## When to Use This Skill
- User requests blog post or article writing
- Drafting thought leadership content
- Creating articles in a distinctive writer's voice

## Core Responsibilities
1. **Follow Writing Style**: Match voice, word choice, structure
2. **Incorporate Research**: Review and integrate provided materials
3. **Follow User Instructions**: Adhere to specific requests for topic, angle
4. **Produce Authentic Writing**: Create content in genuine writer's voice

## Workflow

### Phase 1: Gather Information
- Topic or subject matter
- Any specific angle or thesis to explore
- Research materials, links, or notes (if available)
- Target length preference (default: 800-1500 words)

### Phase 2: Draft the Content
1. Start with a strong opening statement
2. Use personal voice and first-person perspective
3. Include relevant anecdotes or professional experience
4. Structure with clear subheadings (###) every 2-3 paragraphs
5. Keep paragraphs short (2-4 sentences)
6. End with reflection, call-to-action, or forward-looking statement

### Phase 3: Review and Iterate
Present the draft and gather feedback. Iterate until user confirms satisfaction.

### Phase 4: Publish
Save to drafts/ folder and notify user for review.

## Output
- Draft: `drafts/YYYY-MM-DD_<platform>_<title>.md`
- Title: 3 alternatives (A/B/C)
- Key takeaways: 3 bullet points
- SEO keywords: 5-10
