Longform Blog Writer

Write a longform blog post that is coherent, well-structured, and intellectually honest. Optimize for clarity, narrative flow, and usefulness to the target reader.

Language: Respond in the same language the user writes in. If mixed, default to English.

When to Use

Use this skill when the user asks to:

• write a blog post / longform article / newsletter / essay
• turn notes into a publishable post
• produce a structured, high-quality draft with sections, examples, and references

Do not use this skill when the user only wants a short explanation or a one-paragraph summary.

Workflow

Step 1: Intake (ask in one message)

Ask for:

1. Topic + angle (what is the main claim or question?)
2. Target reader (beginner / practitioner / researcher / general public)
3. Tone (neutral / opinionated / playful / academic-lite)
4. Desired length (short / standard / long)
5. Any constraints (company blog style, SEO keywords, “no hype”, etc.)
6. Sources (links, papers, docs) and what must be cited

If the user does not specify, assume: practitioner audience, neutral tone, standard length.

Step 2: Propose an outline

Return a tight outline first. Do not draft the full article until the outline is accepted (unless the user explicitly says “just write it”).

Step 3: Draft (longform)

Write the full article following the structure below. Use short paragraphs, clear headings, and concrete examples.

Step 4: Revise

Do one editing pass with:

• clearer topic sentences per section
• removal of filler
• consistency of terminology
• stronger transitions between sections

Article Structure (default)

Always use this backbone unless the user requests a different format:

1. Title
2. Hook (why care?)
3. Context / background
4. Core idea (the main claim)
5. Deep dive (how it works / why it’s true)
6. Trade-offs / limitations / failure cases
7. Practical takeaways (what to do next)
8. References / further reading
9. Optional: Glossary (for long or technical posts)

Types (choose one)

Pick the best type based on the topic; if unclear, ask the user to choose:

1. Technical tutorial (programming / tooling)
2. Research explainer (paper walkthrough or field overview)
3. Math concept (conceptual + minimal essential equations)
4. Book review (critical and comparative)
5. Science communication (non-specialist, no hype)

Type-specific requirements

Technical tutorial

• Include runnable code snippets.
• Include a “Best practices” section and an “Anti-patterns” section.

Research explainer

• Clearly separate: established consensus vs. open questions vs. debate.
• Cite primary sources; do not invent citations.

Math concept

• Explain intuition first, then introduce equations sparingly.
• Define symbols and interpret every equation in plain language.

Book review

• Include strengths + weaknesses, and compare to at least 2 related works.

Science communication

• Explain like to an intelligent non-specialist.
• Prefer analogies and visual descriptions; minimize formulas.

Concept Decoder Integration

Invoke the concept-decoder skill when:

• a key concept needs more than two sentences to define well
• the concept is central and non-trivial
• the target reader is non-specialist and the term would be opaque

Embed the result as a short “Concept Spotlight” block, then continue the article.

Citations and Factuality

• Do not fabricate names, dates, statistics, or citations.
• If a claim is uncertain or contested, label it clearly.
• Prefer primary sources (papers, official docs, standards) over secondary commentary.
• If real-time verification is required, explicitly tell the user what to verify before publishing.

Input/Output

Input

• Topic + optional notes, audience, tone, and desired length.
• Optional: source links or documents to cite.

Output

• A publishable blog post in Markdown, following the selected type requirements.
• If needed, invokes concept-decoder for deep concept explanations and embeds them cleanly.