Social Content Creator
Transform any source material into high-performing social media posts using the framework fitting method: extract standalone concepts, match to proven templates, generate volume, select best, execute, and proliferate winners.
Purpose
Content creation isn't about constantly coming up with new ideas. It's about turning 1 idea into 1000 variations using proven frameworks.
Core Philosophy: Good content follows proven formats. The skill is in framework fitting - matching concepts to the delivery mechanisms that amplify them best.
When to Use This Skill
- •Repurposing newsletter content into social posts
- •Transforming long-form articles into multi-platform campaigns
- •Creating LinkedIn posts from any concept or story
- •Generating multiple post options quickly
- •Multiplying high-performing posts using SCAMPER or desire reframing
Not for: Short-form video captions (use video-caption-creation), podcast clip selection (separate workflow)
The Framework Fitting Method
Core Principle
Good content follows proven formats/frameworks/templates. The skill is in framework fitting - matching concepts to the delivery mechanisms that amplify them best.
Critical Rule: Avoid First-Match Bias
Do NOT default to the first template that seems to fit.
"Analyze, Then Select" - Treat template selection as a distinct step. Consider ALL applicable frameworks before selecting.
The best framework might not be the obvious one.
The 4-Phase Workflow
Phase 1: Extract Standalone Concepts
Goal: Identify the most shareable "standalone" concepts from source material
Step 1: Read Source Material Thoroughly
- •Full newsletter, article, or podcast transcript
- •Look for bundles of ideas within their context
- •Self-contained insights that can live independently
Step 2: Extract Concepts
For each standalone concept, capture:
- •Core Insight (1-2 sentences)
- •Context Needed (what background info is required?)
- •Emotion/Value (what does this unlock for the reader?)
- •Human Desire(s) (which of the 8 desires does this address?)
- •Potential Angles (initial framework ideas)
How Many Concepts to Extract:
- •Newsletter segment: 1-3 concepts per segment
- •Full newsletter: 5-10 concepts total
- •Long-form article: 5-15 concepts
- •Podcast episode: 3-8 concepts
Step 3: Create Concepts Document
# [Source] - Extracted Concepts ## Concept 1: [Title] **Core Insight:** [1-2 sentences] **Context:** [What background is needed] **Emotion/Value:** [What this unlocks for reader] **Human Desires:** [Which of the 8] **Potential Angles:** [Framework ideas] --- ## Concept 2: [Title] [Repeat structure...]
The 8 Human Desires
Reference these when extracting concepts:
- •Safety of Tribe - Belonging, community, fitting in
- •Survival & Success - Progress, achievement, security
- •Life Enjoyment - Pleasure, experiences, freedom
- •Social Acceptance - Status, respect, recognition
- •Sexual Companionship - Connection, attraction (often not applicable)
- •Comfort & Clarity - Simplicity, ease, certainty
- •Freedom From Fear - Safety, protection, security
- •Perceived Status - Respect, authority, expertise
Phase 2: Framework Matching (THE CRITICAL PHASE)
Goal: Match extracted concepts to best-fit frameworks using volume generation → selection
The Framework Matching Process
For each concept:
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Brainstorm First: How COULD this concept be presented?
- •Think beyond the obvious
- •Consider different platforms
- •Imagine different emotional angles
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Review ALL Applicable Frameworks:
- •LinkedIn templates (86+ options)
- •Text post structures (100+ options)
- •Don't stop at first match
- •Consider at least 5-10 frameworks minimum
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Test the Fit:
- •Does concept naturally fit framework structure?
- •What would make this concept fit BETTER in another framework?
- •Which framework amplifies the core emotion/value most?
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Generate Volume:
- •Quick social plan: 2-4 framework matches per concept
- •High-volume campaign: 10-20 framework matches per concept
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Select Best:
- •Which frameworks amplify the concept most?
- •Which platforms matter most?
- •Which formats are most efficient to execute?
Framework Categories
LinkedIn Templates (see references/linkedin-frameworks.md):
- •86+ templates from LinkedIn swipe files
- •50+ templates from proven creators
- •Best for: Thought leadership, educational content, stories
Text Post Structures (see references/post-structures.md):
- •100+ proven tweet/post frameworks
- •Best for: X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram captions
- •Categories: Comparisons, Lists, Challenges, Observations, Analogies
Document Framework Matches
## Concept: "[Title]" ### Framework Matches Generated (10 total): **1. Pattern Recognition Template** - **Fit Assessment:** ✅ STRONG - **Why it fits:** [Explanation] - **Structure:** "I've noticed a pattern: [Common Belief] isn't what leads to [Success]... It's [Core Insight]" - **Platform:** LinkedIn - **Execution Preview:** "[Draft of how it would read]" **2. Contrarian Truth Template** - **Fit Assessment:** ✅ STRONG / ⚠️ MODERATE / ❌ WEAK - **Why it fits:** [Explanation] [Continue...] ### SELECTED FOR EXECUTION (Top 3): 1. [Framework] - [Rationale] 2. [Framework] - [Rationale] 3. [Framework] - [Rationale]
Quality Check:
- • Generated at least 5-10 framework options per concept
- • Assessed fit strength (STRONG/MODERATE/WEAK)
- • Explained WHY concept fits each framework
- • Selected best 2-4 with clear rationale
- • Considered platform appropriateness
- • Avoided first-match bias
Phase 3: Execute Selected Frameworks
Goal: Create polished, platform-optimized posts from selected frameworks
Determine Output Scope
- •Quick Social Plan (1-3 posts): Best framework match per concept
- •Multi-Platform Campaign (5-10 posts): Multiple frameworks across concepts
- •High-Volume Repurposing (10-20 posts): 2-3 variations per framework
Execute Each Framework
- •Load Framework Structure - Reference the specific template
- •Fill with Concept Details - Insert insight, context, examples
- •Apply Voice - Match brand or individual voice style
- •Platform-Specific Optimization - Apply rules below
- •Generate Variations - Create 1-3 variations of same framework
Platform-Specific Guidelines
LinkedIn:
- •Length: Long-form value-dense posts outperform (200-500 words)
- •Links: Always in comments (not main post)
- •Hashtags: 3-5 maximum, minimal
- •Voice: Professional yet conversational, thought leadership
- •Hook: First 2 lines critical (shows before "see more")
- •Structure: Hook → Body → Insight → Question or CTA
- •Tagging: Tag mentioned people/orgs (increases reach)
X (Twitter):
- •Length: 70-100 characters optimal (despite 280 limit)
- •Hashtags: 1-2 maximum
- •Voice: Witty, concise, to-the-point
- •Threads: Use for longer concepts
- •Current strategy: Reply game important for growth
Facebook:
- •Length: 40-140 characters optimal
- •Links: NO external links in main post (kills reach)
- •Hashtags: NO hashtags (Facebook doesn't reward them)
- •Voice: Informal, playful, personable
- •Format: Question posts with images perform best
Instagram:
- •Length: 30-125 characters for feed captions
- •Hashtags: 5-10 relevant hashtags
- •Voice: Friendly, authentic, micro-story format
- •Formats: Reels outperform static, carousels for educational
Post Output Format
## POST 1: [Framework Name] [Full post text] --- **Framework:** [Template used] **Voice:** [Brand/Individual] **Word Count:** [Number] **Hashtags:** [If applicable] **Platform:** [Target platform] **Link in Comments:** [URL if applicable] **Tags:** [People/orgs to tag]
Quality Check
Voice Consistency:
- • Sounds like a real person, not corporate
- • Would I say this to a friend?
- • Respects reader intelligence
Platform Compliance:
- • Adheres to character limits
- • Hashtags appropriate for platform
- • Links placed correctly
Framework Fidelity:
- • Actually follows selected framework structure
- • Doesn't drift into generic post
- • Template name documented
Strategic Alignment:
- • Would target audience stop scrolling?
- • Creates curiosity/emotion/value in first 2 seconds?
- • Clear what action reader should take?
Phase 4: Proliferate Winners (OPTIONAL)
Goal: Multiply high-performing posts using SCAMPER, Human Desires, and Vision reframing
When to use:
- •Monthly: Study top performers and multiply them
- •Pre-posting: Generate many options, select best
- •Content drought: Multiply existing winners
Method 1: SCAMPER Variations
Generate 7 variations from one post (one per letter):
S - Substitute
- •Replace main idea with adjacent concept
- •Swap the method for accomplishing benefit
- •Change examples while keeping structure
C - Combine
- •Merge with personal experience or story
- •Combine two concepts for more power
- •Add reply to someone else's post as your own content
A - Adapt
- •Expand one-liner into full post or thread
- •Add "missing piece" not in original
- •Adapt to different platform
M - Modify
- •Magnify specific pain points
- •Use same idea in different format
- •Make more punchy by removing words
P - Purpose (Put to other use)
- •Angle for different audience segment
- •Different benefit/pain point this solves
E - Eliminate
- •Remove words to make punchier
- •Simplify complex explanation
- •Cut nuance and uncertainty
R - Reverse
- •Flip the idea completely
- •"With X you get Y" → "Without X you stay stuck with Z"
- •Positive framing → negative (or vice versa)
SCAMPER Example:
Original:
"The most successful founders don't start with funding. They start with customers."
S - Substitute:
"The most successful founders don't start with a perfect product. They start with a painful problem."
C - Combine:
"I spent years thinking I needed funding to start. Then I talked to 3 founders who bootstrapped to $10M. The most successful don't start with funding. They start with customers."
R - Reverse:
"Without customers, your funding means nothing. Ask any startup that raised $50M and still failed."
Method 2: Human Desires Reframing
Spin concept through 8 desire lenses:
Example concept: "Customers over funding"
Safety of Tribe:
"You don't need VCs to validate your idea. You need customers who get it. Build your tribe first."
Survival & Success:
"The path to success isn't through investors. Every successful founder knows: customers first, funding later."
Comfort & Clarity:
"Starting a company feels overwhelming. Here's what brings clarity: successful founders don't start with funding. They start with customers. Everything else follows."
Freedom From Fear:
"The fear of 'not having enough runway' stops more companies than lack of funding. Get customers first. The fear disappears."
Proliferation Output
Create file: [Post Title]_Proliferations.md
Include:
- •7 SCAMPER variations
- •6-8 Human Desire reframes
- •Total: 13-15 new variations from 1 original
Output Files & Organization
Standard Output Structure
[Working Folder]/ ├── [Source]_Concepts.md # Phase 1 ├── [Source]_Framework_Matches.md # Phase 2 ├── [Source]_Social_Posts.md # Phase 3 └── [Winner]_Proliferations.md # Phase 4 (optional)
Alternate: Combined Output
# [Source] - Social Content ## Concept 1: [Name] [Concept details] ### Framework Matches [2-4 options with fit assessment] ### Selected Posts [Executed posts ready to publish] --- ## Concept 2: [Name] [Repeat...]
Common Pitfalls to Avoid
Content Issues
❌ First-Match Bias - Picking first framework that fits ❌ Generic Posts - Not using any framework ❌ Too Many Concepts - Multiple ideas in one post ❌ Missing Context - Concept doesn't stand alone
Framework Issues
❌ Framework Drift - Abandoning structure mid-post ❌ Mismatched Fit - Forcing concept into wrong framework ❌ No Volume - Creating only 1 option instead of 5-10+
Platform Issues
❌ Wrong Link Placement - External links in Facebook/LinkedIn main posts ❌ Hashtag Overload - Too many for platform ❌ Voice Mismatch - Too formal for Facebook, too casual for LinkedIn
Process Issues
❌ Skipping Concept Extraction - Writing without identifying standalone concepts ❌ Not Documenting Framework - Can't reference what worked later
Success Metrics
A successful social post:
✅ Follows proven framework - Has clear structure ✅ Stops the scroll - Hook creates curiosity/emotion ✅ Standalone value - Works without reading source ✅ Platform-optimized - Follows rules for hashtags, links, length ✅ Framework documented - Template name noted ✅ Shareable - Audience would forward/tag others ✅ Authentic voice - Sounds like real person
Bundled Resources
Template Libraries
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references/linkedin-frameworks.md- 136 LinkedIn templates - •
references/post-structures.md- 100+ text post frameworks
Proliferation Methods
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references/scamper-guide.md- SCAMPER method with examples - •
references/human-desires-guide.md- 8 desires with reframing examples
Platform Guidelines
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references/platform-guidelines.md- Detailed platform rules
Related Skills
- •Enhanced by: human-writing, hook-and-headline-writing, text-content, image-prompt-generator
- •Feeds into: x-article-converter