Content research writer

--- name: content-research-writer description: Assists in writing high-quality content by conducting research, adding citations, improving hooks, iterating on outlines, and providing real-time feedback on each section. Transforms your writing process from solo effort to collaborative partnership. --- # Content Research Writer This skills acts as your writing partner, helping you research, outline, draft, and refine content while maintaining your unique voice and style. ## When to Use This skills - Writing blog posts, articles, or newsletters - Creating educational content or tutorials - Drafting thought leadership pieces - Researching and writing case studies - Producing technical documentation with sources - Writing with proper citations and references - Improving hooks and introductions - Getting section-by-section feedback while writing ## What This skills Does 1. Collaborative Outlining: Helps you structure ideas into coherent outlines 2. Research Assistance: Finds relevant information and adds citations 3. Hook Improvement: Strengthens your opening to capture attention 4. Section Feedback: Reviews each section as you write 5. Voice Preservation: Maintains your writing style and tone 6. Citation Management: Adds and formats references properly 7. Iterative Refinement: Helps you improve through multiple drafts ## How to Use ### Setup Your Writing Environment Create a dedicated folder for your article: `` mkdir ~/writing/my-article-title cd ~/writing/my-article-title ` Create your draft file: ` touch article-draft.md ` Open Claude Code from this directory and start writing. ### Basic Workflow 1. **Start with an outline**: ` Help me create an outline for an article about [topic] ` 2. **Research and add citations**: ` Research [specific topic] and add citations to my outline ` 3. **Improve the hook**: ` Here's my introduction. Help me make the hook more compelling. ` 4. **Get section feedback**: ` I just finished the "Why This Matters" section. Review it and give feedback. ` 5. **Refine and polish**: ` Review the full draft for flow, clarity, and consistency. ` ## Instructions When a user requests writing assistance: 1. **Understand the Writing Project** Ask clarifying questions: - What's the topic and main argument? - Who's the target audience? - What's the desired length/format? - What's your goal? (educate, persuade, entertain, explain) - Any existing research or sources to include? - What's your writing style? (formal, conversational, technical) 2. **Collaborative Outlining** Help structure the content: `markdown # Article Outline: [Title] ## Hook - [Opening line/story/statistic] - [Why reader should care] ## Introduction - Context and background - Problem statement - What this article covers ## Main Sections ### Section 1: [Title] - Key point A - Key point B - Example/evidence - [Research needed: specific topic] ### Section 2: [Title] - Key point C - Key point D - Data/citation needed ### Section 3: [Title] - Key point E - Counter-arguments - Resolution ## Conclusion - Summary of main points - Call to action - Final thought ## Research To-Do - [ ] Find data on [topic] - [ ] Get examples of [concept] - [ ] Source citation for [claim] ` **Iterate on outline**: - Adjust based on feedback - Ensure logical flow - Identify research gaps - Mark sections for deep dives 3. **Conduct Research** When user requests research on a topic: - Search for relevant information - Find credible sources - Extract key facts, quotes, and data - Add citations in requested format Example output: `markdown ## Research: AI Impact on Productivity Key Findings: 1. **Productivity Gains**: Studies show 40% time savings for content creation tasks [1] 2. **Adoption Rates**: 67% of knowledge workers use AI tools weekly [2] 3. **Expert Quote**: "AI augments rather than replaces human creativity" - Dr. Jane Smith, MIT [3] Citations: [1] McKinsey Global Institute. (2024). "The Economic Potential of Generative AI" [2] Stack Overflow Developer Survey (2024) [3] Smith, J. (2024). MIT Technology Review interview Added to outline under Section 2. `` 4. Improve Hooks When user shares an introduction, analyze and strengthen: Current Hook Analysis: - What works: [positive elements] - What could be stronger: [areas for improvement] - Emotional impact: [current vs. potential] Suggested Alternatives: Option 1: [Bold statement] > [Example] Why it works: [explanation] Option 2: [Personal story] > [Example] Why it works: [explanation] Option 3: [Surprising data] > [Example] *Why it works: [expl