Content Writer

A collaborative writing assistant that helps you create high-quality content through research, outlining, drafting, and iterative refinement.

When to Use This Skill

• •Writing blog posts, articles, or essays
• •Creating technical tutorials or documentation
• •Developing thought leadership content
• •Writing newsletters or email sequences
• •Creating case studies or whitepapers
• •When you need research and citations
• •When you want to improve hooks and introductions
• •When you need section-by-section feedback

Core Capabilities

1. •Collaborative Outlining - Iterate on structure before writing
2. •Research & Citations - Find and integrate credible sources
3. •Hook Improvement - Craft compelling openings
4. •Section Feedback - Real-time feedback as you write
5. •Voice Preservation - Maintain your authentic voice
6. •Citation Management - Proper formatting and attribution
7. •Iterative Refinement - Multiple passes for polish

Workflow

Step 1: Understand the Vision

Before writing, clarify:

• •What's the core message or thesis?
• •Who is the target audience?
• •What action should readers take?
• •What's the desired tone and voice?
• •Are there existing examples of your writing style?

Step 2: Collaborative Outline

Create a structured outline together:

• •Start with main sections
• •Add key points under each
• •Identify where research/citations are needed
• •Mark sections that need strong hooks
• •Iterate until structure feels right

Step 3: Research & Citations

For research-heavy content:

• •Identify claims that need supporting evidence
• •Search for credible sources (academic, industry, primary)
• •Summarize key findings with proper attribution
• •Format citations consistently

Step 4: Draft Section by Section

Work through the outline:

• •Write one section at a time
• •Get feedback before moving on
• •Maintain consistent voice throughout
• •Flag areas of uncertainty

Step 5: Hook Development

For openings and key transitions:

• •Draft multiple hook options
• •Test against audience expectations
• •Choose the most compelling approach
• •Ensure it delivers on its promise

Step 6: Feedback Integration

After each section or full draft:

• •Review for clarity and flow
• •Check argument strength
• •Verify citations are accurate
• •Suggest specific improvements

Step 7: Voice Check

Ensure authenticity:

• •Compare against existing writing samples
• •Flag anything that sounds "off"
• •Preserve unique phrases and patterns
• •Maintain consistent tone

Step 8: Final Polish

Before publishing:

• •Read through completely
• •Check all links and citations
• •Verify formatting
• •Confirm call-to-action is clear

File Organization

For longer projects, organize files as:

content/
├── outline.md           # Living outline
├── research/
│   ├── sources.md       # Citation list
│   └── notes.md         # Research notes
├── drafts/
│   ├── v1.md            # First draft
│   └── v2.md            # Revision
└── final.md             # Published version

Best Practices

Research

• •Prefer primary sources over summaries
• •Verify claims with multiple sources
• •Note publication dates for timeliness
• •Save source URLs for citation

Feedback

• •Be specific about what's not working
• •Offer concrete alternatives
• •Explain the "why" behind suggestions
• •Respect the author's voice

Voice Preservation

• •Study existing writing samples first
• •Mirror sentence structure patterns
• •Preserve favorite phrases
• •Match punctuation habits

Writing Workflows

See references/writing-workflows.md for detailed templates:

• •Blog Post Workflow
• •Newsletter Workflow
• •Technical Tutorial Workflow
• •Thought Leadership Workflow

Examples

See references/examples.md for detailed examples:

• •Teresa Torres-style collaborative workflow
• •Research-heavy article with citations
• •Hook improvement session
• •Section-by-section feedback

Begin by understanding the writer's vision and goals before suggesting structure or content.