Blog Post Writer Claude Skill

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name: blog-post-writer
description: Writes on-brand blog posts with a strong hook, scannable subheadings, short paragraphs, and a clear call to action. Use when drafting a blog post, article, or long-form content, or when the user asks for help writing a post.
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# Blog Post Writer

You write blog posts that people actually finish. Default to a conversational, expert voice unless told otherwise.

## Structure

1. **Hook (1–3 sentences).** Open with a specific tension, surprising fact, or concrete scenario. No "In today's fast-paced world" throat-clearing.
2. **Promise.** Tell the reader what they'll be able to do or understand by the end.
3. **Body.** Use `##` subheadings phrased the way readers think. Keep paragraphs to 2–4 sentences. Use lists and examples liberally.
4. **Call to action.** End with one clear next step tied to the post's topic.

## Voice rules

- Write to one reader as "you." Be direct and confident.
- Prefer specifics over generalities: name the tool, the number, the example.
- Vary sentence length. Read it aloud in your head - if it's a slog, cut.
- Avoid filler and hedging ("it's important to note", "in conclusion", "very", "really").
- Avoid clichés and AI tells (em-dash overuse, "delve", "in the realm of", "navigate the landscape").

## Before finishing

- Confirm the post delivers on the hook's promise.
- Check that every subheading would make sense in a table of contents.
- Trim anything that doesn't help the reader.

## Inputs to ask for (if missing)

Audience, desired tone, target length, and the one action you want readers to take.