Content Creation Skill
Use this skill when helping create YouTube videos, live stream content, or blog posts.
Overview
This skill provides guidance and workflows for creating engaging content across multiple platforms:
- •YouTube videos (tutorials, reviews, commentary)
- •Live streams (coding sessions, Q&A, walkthroughs)
- •Blog posts (technical articles, opinion pieces, tutorials)
Content Types & Workflows
YouTube Video Production
When creating video content, follow this workflow:
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Research Phase
- •Identify target audience and their pain points
- •Research trending topics in the niche
- •Analyze competitor content for gaps
- •Gather reference materials and sources
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Script Development
- •Create compelling hook (first 30 seconds)
- •Structure with clear beginning, middle, end
- •Include calls-to-action at strategic points
- •Write for spoken delivery, not reading
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Visual Planning
- •Outline b-roll and screen recording needs
- •Note timestamp markers for editing
- •Plan thumbnail concepts tied to content
- •Consider chapter markers for longer videos
Live Stream Content
For live streaming, prepare:
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Pre-Stream Checklist
- •Topic outline with flexible talking points
- •Demo code/projects ready and tested
- •Backup topics if main content runs short
- •Engagement prompts for audience interaction
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During Stream
- •Greet newcomers periodically
- •Summarize context for late joiners
- •React to chat without derailing content
- •Time-box segments to maintain energy
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Post-Stream
- •Identify clip-worthy moments
- •Note topics for follow-up content
- •Collect feedback and questions for future content
Blog Post Creation
For written content:
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Structure
- •Hook headline that promises value
- •TL;DR or key takeaways upfront
- •Scannable sections with clear headers
- •Code examples with explanation
- •Conclusion with next steps
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Technical Writing Style
- •Direct, conversational tone
- •Explain jargon when first introduced
- •Use concrete examples over abstract concepts
- •Include working code, not just snippets
Voice & Tone Guidelines
Maintain a consistent voice across content:
- •Conversational: Write/speak like explaining to a friend
- •Authentic: Share genuine opinions and experiences
- •Practical: Focus on actionable takeaways
- •Curious: Show enthusiasm for learning and exploring
- •Humble: Acknowledge limitations and alternative approaches
Avoid
- •Clickbait that doesn't deliver
- •Jargon without explanation
- •Filler phrases ("basically", "you know", "like I said")
- •Over-promising or sensationalizing
Integration with Other Skills
This skill works with:
- •research: For topic and competitor research
- •story-explanation: For narrative framing of technical concepts
- •prompting: For optimizing AI-assisted content generation
Output Formats
Video Script Format
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TITLE: [Video Title] HOOK: [First 30 seconds - attention grabber] INTRO: [Context and what viewers will learn] SECTION 1: [Topic] - Key points - Demo notes - B-roll ideas SECTION 2: [Topic] ... OUTRO: [Summary, CTA, next video tease] THUMBNAIL IDEAS: 1. [Concept 1] 2. [Concept 2]
Blog Post Format
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# [Title] > TL;DR: [One-sentence summary] ## Introduction [Hook and context] ## [Section 1] [Content with examples] ## [Section 2] ... ## Conclusion [Summary and next steps] --- *Related: [Links to related content]*
Stream Outline Format
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STREAM TITLE: [Title] DURATION: [Estimated time] SEGMENTS: 1. [00:00] Intro & Today's Goal 2. [05:00] Main Content - [Description] 3. [30:00] Q&A / Chat Interaction 4. [45:00] Wrap-up & Next Stream BACKUP TOPICS: - [Topic 1] - [Topic 2] CHAT PROMPTS: - "What would you like to see next?" - "Have you run into this issue before?"