article-writing
Write articles, guides, blog posts, tutorials, newsletter issues, and other long-form content in a distinctive voice derived from supplied examples or brand guidance. Use when the user wants polished written content longer than a paragraph, especially when voice consistency, structure, and credibility matter.
About this skill
This skill empowers an AI agent to produce high-quality, long-form written content, including articles, blog posts, tutorials, guides, and newsletter issues. It excels at crafting content that moves beyond generic AI output by adopting a distinctive voice, derived either from provided examples (e.g., existing articles, founder's writings) or explicit brand guidelines. The skill prioritizes voice consistency, logical structure, and factual credibility, making it ideal for professional communication where tone and audience engagement are crucial. It can both draft new content from scratch based on prompts or refine existing drafts to improve flow, pacing, and evidentiary support.
Best use case
Drafting comprehensive blog posts, essays, or launch announcements. Creating detailed guides and step-by-step tutorials. Generating engaging newsletter issues. Transforming raw notes, transcripts, or research findings into structured articles. Developing content that strictly adheres to a specific brand voice or individual writing style. Refining existing long-form copy to enhance structure, pacing, and persuasive elements.
Write articles, guides, blog posts, tutorials, newsletter issues, and other long-form content in a distinctive voice derived from supplied examples or brand guidance. Use when the user wants polished written content longer than a paragraph, especially when voice consistency, structure, and credibility matter.
A well-structured, coherent, and polished piece of long-form content (e.g., article, blog post, guide) that adheres to a specified brand voice or writing style. The output will be engaging, credible, and appropriately paced for its intended audience, significantly reducing the time and effort in drafting or refining extensive written materials.
Practical example
Example input
Draft a blog post about the benefits of adopting a serverless architecture for startups. Emphasize cost efficiency, scalability, and faster time-to-market. Use a slightly informal, encouraging tone, similar to the articles on `yourstartupblog.com/articles/serverless-intro`.
Example output
## Why Serverless is Your Startup's Secret Weapon for Growth Hey there, startup trailblazers! Ever wonder how some companies seem to scale effortlessly while keeping their operational costs lean? Chances are, they've embraced a little magic called serverless architecture. Forget the old days of managing clunky servers; serverless is all about focusing purely on your code, letting the cloud handle the heavy lifting. And for a startup, that translates directly into three game-changing advantages... [The article continues, covering cost, scalability, and time-to-market in an encouraging tone.]
When to use this skill
- When you need written content longer than a few paragraphs.
- When consistent brand voice or specific stylistic adherence is critical.
- When the content requires a clear structure, logical flow, and persuasive argument.
- When turning raw information (notes, research) into a polished narrative.
When not to use this skill
- For very short, informal responses or quick chat interactions.
- For tasks requiring real-time, spontaneous conversation without a clear output goal.
- For generating code directly (unless the article is *about* code).
- For tasks primarily focused on data analysis or image generation.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/article-writing/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How article-writing Compares
| Feature / Agent | article-writing | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Claude | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Moderate | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Write articles, guides, blog posts, tutorials, newsletter issues, and other long-form content in a distinctive voice derived from supplied examples or brand guidance. Use when the user wants polished written content longer than a paragraph, especially when voice consistency, structure, and credibility matter.
Which AI agents support this skill?
This skill is designed for Claude.
How difficult is it to install?
The installation complexity is rated as Moderate. You can find the installation instructions above.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
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SKILL.md Source
# Article Writing Write long-form content that sounds like an actual person with a point of view, not an LLM smoothing itself into paste. ## When to Activate - drafting blog posts, essays, launch posts, guides, tutorials, or newsletter issues - turning notes, transcripts, or research into polished articles - matching an existing founder, operator, or brand voice from examples - tightening structure, pacing, and evidence in already-written long-form copy ## Core Rules 1. Lead with the concrete thing: artifact, example, output, anecdote, number, screenshot, or code. 2. Explain after the example, not before. 3. Keep sentences tight unless the source voice is intentionally expansive. 4. Use proof instead of adjectives. 5. Never invent facts, credibility, or customer evidence. ## Voice Handling If the user wants a specific voice, run `brand-voice` first and reuse its `VOICE PROFILE`. Do not duplicate a second style-analysis pass here unless the user explicitly asks for one. If no voice references are given, default to a sharp operator voice: concrete, unsentimental, useful. ## Banned Patterns Delete and rewrite any of these: - "In today's rapidly evolving landscape" - "game-changer", "cutting-edge", "revolutionary" - "here's why this matters" as a standalone bridge - fake vulnerability arcs - a closing question added only to juice engagement - biography padding that does not move the argument - generic AI throat-clearing that delays the point ## Writing Process 1. Clarify the audience and purpose. 2. Build a hard outline with one job per section. 3. Start sections with proof, artifact, conflict, or example. 4. Expand only where the next sentence earns space. 5. Cut anything that sounds templated, overexplained, or self-congratulatory. ## Structure Guidance ### Technical Guides - open with what the reader gets - use code, commands, screenshots, or concrete output in major sections - end with actionable takeaways, not a soft recap ### Essays / Opinion - start with tension, contradiction, or a specific observation - keep one argument thread per section - make opinions answer to evidence ### Newsletters - keep the first screen doing real work - do not front-load diary filler - use section labels only when they improve scanability ## Quality Gate Before delivering: - factual claims are backed by provided sources - generic AI transitions are gone - the voice matches the supplied examples or the agreed `VOICE PROFILE` - every section adds something new - formatting matches the intended medium
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