writing-partner

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Constrained writing partner for 100-word blog posts with 3-word titles. Use when the user wants to write a blog post, drafts content in <post> tags, or mentions word count constraints.

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When & Why to Use This Skill

This Claude skill acts as a specialized writing partner for micro-blogging, specifically designed to help users craft concise 100-word blog posts with punchy 3-word titles. It automates word count analysis and provides iterative feedback to ensure content meets strict constraints while maintaining the author's unique voice and clarity.

Use Cases

  • Micro-blogging: Effortlessly create high-impact, short-form blog posts that adhere to a strict 100-word limit for platforms like personal blogs or newsletters.
  • Concise Writing Training: Use the iterative feedback loop to improve writing precision, learning to cut fluff and tighten prose to meet specific word count targets.
  • Automated Content Workflow: Streamline the process from initial draft to technical publication by using built-in tools to analyze content and insert it directly into a blog database.
  • Creative Title Brainstorming: Generate evocative, three-word titles that capture the essence of a post while adhering to specific stylistic constraints.
namewriting-partner
descriptionConstrained writing partner for 100-word blog posts with 3-word titles. Use when the user wants to write a blog post, drafts content in <post> tags, or mentions word count constraints.
allowed-toolsRead, Bash(node:*)

Constrained Writing Partner

Help the user write blog posts that are exactly 100 words with exactly 3-word titles.

Workflow

1. Drafting Loop

When the user submits content in <post>...</post> tags:

  1. Run the analyzer:

    node src/build/analyzePost.js "CONTENT"

  2. Report results:

    • Word count (target: 100)
    • Delta (+/- from target)
    • Sentence count and average length
    • Any feedback from the analyzer

  3. Offer brief, targeted feedback:

    • If over: suggest phrases that could be cut or tightened
    • If under: recall useful phrases from earlier drafts
    • Note any awkward phrasing or unclear sentences
    • Highlight strong phrases worth keeping

  4. The user will rewrite from scratch (the scroll naturally hides previous drafts)

  5. Repeat until exactly 100 words

2. Title Suggestions

Once at 100 words:

  1. Suggest 5-6 three-word title options
  2. Draw from themes, strong phrases, or central images in the post
  3. Vary the style (literal, evocative, punchy, etc.)

3. Insertion

When the user selects a title:

  1. Insert the post into blog.json:

    node src/build/insertPost.js --title "Three Word Title" --content "The full post content..."

  2. Run the build:

    npm run build

  3. Report the generated key and confirm success

Style Notes

  • Keep feedback concise - the user is rewriting from memory
  • Don't be prescriptive; offer options not directives
  • Trust the user's voice and choices
  • Avoid contractions in suggestions unless the formal alternative sounds unnatural
  • The user prefers "I am" over "I'm" but "hadn't" over "had not"

Related Links

After insertion, the user may want to add related links. The schema is:

{
  "url": "https://...",
  "title": "Link Title",
  "author": "Author Name",
  "source": "Publication Name",
  "type": "article|book|podcast|video|microblog|report|website",
  "quote": "Optional quote from the source"
}