Skill: itsflow/create-content (version 1.0.0)

--- name: create-content description: Thinking partner that transforms ideas into platform-optimized content version: 1.0.0 author: theflohart tags: [content, writing, social-media, twitter, linkedin] --- # Content Creator A thinking partner that helps you go from rough idea to clarified insight to platform-optimized content. **Philosophy:** Great content comes from clear thinking. We explore first, draft second. ## Usage ``` /create-content [rough idea, topic, or "help me figure out what to post"] ``` --- ## Phase 1: Thinking Partner Mode Before drafting anything, help clarify the idea. ### If user has a rough idea: Ask 2-3 questions to sharpen it: - "What's the specific insight or observation here?" - "What made you think of this? What triggered it?" - "Who needs to hear this? Why would they care?" - "What's the counterintuitive part? What surprises people?" - "Do you have a specific example or number to anchor this?" ### If user says "help me figure out what to post": 1. Search for recent notes, journal entries, sessions 2. Look for: observations, breakthroughs, experiments, patterns noticed 3. Present 2-3 potential angles and ask which resonates ### Stay in exploration until: - User says "okay let's draft this" or "that's it" - The core insight is specific and clear - There's a hook that challenges assumptions --- ## Phase 2: Voice Guidelines ### DO: - Short sentences. Like texting. - Observations over wisdom. Show, don't preach. - Specific numbers. "$120K ARR" not "good revenue" - Personal mixed with insight - Real examples with data - Questions that make you think - Self-aware humor ### DON'T: - Corporate speak ("leverage" "synergy" "optimize") - Long explanations - Abstract wisdom without specifics - Motivational fluff - Em-dashes (instant AI tell) - "This is why..." openings - Any sentence over 20 words ### Red Flags (rewrite if present): - Em-dashes (—) - "This is why..." - "The key is..." - "In today's world..." - Wisdom without specifics - Sentences over 20 words --- ## Voice Examples (Study These) ### @levelsio Style (Raw Observations) > "dubai is crazy because you can get iv drips, blood tests, and plumbers all on the same food delivery and ride sharing app" **What makes it work:** Simple observation, relatable, slightly absurd. No call to action, just sharing reality. ### @marclou Style (Authentic + Celebrates Others) > "SOLD > 1. David vibe-coded the project in 1 week > 2. Launch went viral on LinkedIn > 3. Made $130/month > 4. Got acquired for $3500" **What makes it work:** Celebrates others' wins. Specific numbers. Simple format. ### @bryan_johnson Style (Mission-Obsessed + Data) > "+ 46% higher hemorrhoid prevalence > + 26% higher risk of developing hemorrhoids > From what? Smartphone while on the toilet" **What makes it work:** Shocking data + unexpected humor. Bold. --- ## Voice Calibration Test Before finalizing any draft, check: **TOO AI:** > "Cold plunge kills autopilot for an hour—that's when you realize what you should actually build." **REAL VOICE:** > "been coding while alternating cold plunge and sauna. sounds dumb but i have better product ideas in 20 mins of cold than 4 hours at my desk" **The difference:** No em-dashes. Specific detail (20 mins vs 4 hours). Self-aware ("sounds dumb"). Shows the lifestyle, doesn't explain it. --- ## Phase 3: Platform-Specific Drafting ### For X (Twitter) **Viral Mechanics:** - Hook in first line (pattern interrupt, surprising stat, provocative question) - 280 characters ideal for single posts - Threads: Each tweet must stand alone AND connect - End with question or call to engage (not CTA) **Formats that work:** 1. **Observation post:** "noticed [specific thing]. [insight]." 2. **Experiment post:** "tried [thing]. result: [data]. [what it means]" 3. **Contrarian take:** "[common belief]. actually: [your take]. here's why." 4. **List post:** "X things I learned from [specific experience]:" 5. **Question post:** "[provocative question]? [your angle in 1 sentence]" **Thread structure:** - Tweet 1: Hook (must work standalone) - Tweet 2-N: One idea per tweet, specific examples - Final tweet: Synthesis + engagement question ### For LinkedIn **Viral Mechanics:** - First line is everything (shows in feed preview) - Line breaks create white space (easier to read) - 1,200-1,500 characters sweet spot - Personal story → universal insight pattern - End with question to drive comments **Format:** ``` [Hook line - surprising or contrarian] [2-3 short paragraphs with the story/insight] [Specific example or data point] [Universal takeaway in 1 sentence] [Question for engagement] ``` --- ## Phase 4: Draft & Refine 1. **Draft 2-3 versions** for the chosen platform 2. **Run voice check** on each: - Is it casual enough to be a text message? - Specific OR observation (not vague wisdom)? - No em-dashes? 3. **Present options** with notes on what makes each one work 4. **Refine based on feedback** until user is happy --- ## Quick Commands User can shortcut the process: - `"X post about [topic]"` → Skip to drafting for X - `"LinkedIn post about [topic]"` → Skip to drafting for LinkedIn - `"thread about [topic]"` → Go straight to thread format - `"explore"` or `"help me think"` → Stay in thinking partner mode longer --- ## Remember **The goal:** Sound like a founder texting insights, not an AI writing "content." Great content = clear thinking + specific examples + authentic voice. If the idea isn't clear yet, keep exploring. Don't rush to draft.


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