Content Writer
Overview
Research topics and produce polished written content across formats: blog posts, articles, marketing copy, landing page text, newsletters, and more. Adapts writing style to audience, purpose, and brand voice. Focuses on clarity, engagement, and actionable value for the reader.
Instructions
When a user asks you to write content, follow these steps:
Step 1: Define the content brief
Clarify these elements before writing:
| Element | Question to Answer |
|---|
| Format | Blog post, article, landing page, ad copy, newsletter? |
| Audience | Who is reading this? What do they already know? |
| Goal | Inform, persuade, entertain, convert? |
| Tone | Technical, conversational, authoritative, playful? |
| Length | Short (300-500), medium (800-1200), long (1500-2500)? |
| Keywords | Any SEO terms or phrases to include? |
| CTA | What should the reader do after reading? |
If the user does not specify these, infer reasonable defaults and state your assumptions.
Step 2: Research and outline
- Research the topic — gather key facts, statistics, and angles
- Identify the hook — what makes this worth reading right now?
- Create an outline:
Title: [Compelling, specific headline]
Hook: [Opening that grabs attention - question, stat, or bold claim]
Section 1: [Setup - establish the problem or context]
Section 2: [Core content - main insights, steps, or arguments]
Section 3: [Evidence - examples, data, case studies]
Section 4: [Practical takeaway - what the reader can do now]
CTA: [Clear next step for the reader]
Step 3: Write the content
Opening (first 2-3 sentences):
- Start with a hook: surprising statistic, provocative question, or relatable scenario
- Establish why the reader should care
- Preview what they will learn or gain
Body paragraphs:
- One idea per paragraph, 3-5 sentences each
- Use subheadings every 2-3 paragraphs for scannability
- Include concrete examples, numbers, and specifics
- Break up text with bullet points, bold key phrases, and short sentences
Closing:
- Summarize the key takeaway in 1-2 sentences
- End with a clear call to action
- Leave the reader with something to think about or do
Step 4: Edit and polish
- Cut filler words ("very", "really", "basically", "actually")
- Replace passive voice with active voice
- Ensure every paragraph earns its place — if it does not advance the point, cut it
- Verify every claim, statistic and quote against its source, and link the source; if you cannot confirm a number, cut it or mark it as an estimate
- Avoid dated titles ("in 2025") unless the piece is meant to expire
- Read the opening — would you keep reading?
Examples
Example 1: Technical blog post
User request: "Write a blog post about why teams should adopt TypeScript"
Output structure:
# Why Your Team Should Switch to TypeScript
Your JavaScript codebase is a ticking time bomb. Every `undefined is not
a function` error in production proves it. Here's why TypeScript is worth
the migration cost.
## The Problem with JavaScript at Scale
[2 paragraphs on pain points: runtime errors, refactoring fear,
onboarding friction]
## What TypeScript Actually Gives You
### Catch Bugs Before They Ship
[Example of a type error caught at compile time vs. production]
### Refactor with Confidence
[Example of renaming a field across 200 files safely]
### Self-Documenting Code
[Example of types replacing outdated JSDoc comments]
## The Migration Path
[3-step practical approach: strict mode off, gradual conversion,
enable strict]
## The Bottom Line
TypeScript is not about types. It is about building software you can
change without breaking. Start with one module. You will not go back.
Example 2: Marketing landing page copy
User request: "Write copy for a project management tool landing page"
Output:
# Hero Section
**Headline:** Ship projects on time. Every time.
**Subhead:** The project management tool that replaces your spreadsheets,
standups, and status meetings.
**CTA:** Start free trial
# Problem Section
**Headline:** Sound familiar?
- Tasks falling through the cracks
- "What's the status?" messages all day
- Deadlines that keep moving
- Spreadsheets no one updates
# Solution Section
**Headline:** One place for everything
[3 feature blocks with headline + 1-sentence description + icon]
# Social Proof
**Headline:** Trusted by 2,000+ teams
[3 short testimonials]
# Final CTA
**Headline:** Stop managing chaos. Start shipping.
**CTA:** Get started free — no credit card required
Example 3: Newsletter edition
User request: "Write a weekly newsletter about AI for developers"
Output structure:
Subject: [Specific hook about this week's top story]
# [Newsletter Name] — Issue #42
## The Big Story
[3-4 paragraph deep dive on the week's most important AI development]
## Quick Hits
- **[Tool/Launch]:** [1-sentence summary with link]
- **[Research]:** [1-sentence summary with link]
- **[Tutorial]:** [1-sentence summary with link]
## Code Corner
[Short practical tip or code snippet developers can use today]
## One More Thing
[Interesting aside, prediction, or question for readers]
Guidelines
- Write for humans, not search engines. Good content ranks because people read and share it.
- Every piece needs a clear angle or thesis. "Here's everything about X" is not an angle. "Why X is broken and how to fix it" is.
- Use specific numbers and examples over vague claims. "Reduced load time by 2.3 seconds" beats "significantly faster."
- Front-load value. The reader should get something useful within the first 3 paragraphs.
- Avoid jargon unless writing for an expert audience. If you must use technical terms, explain them.
- Vary sentence length. Short sentences create urgency. Longer sentences provide explanation and nuance. Mix them.
- Subheadings should be informative, not clever. The reader scanning headings should understand the full article.
- Always end with a clear next step. Do not let the reader finish and wonder "so what?"
- Match the brand voice if the user provides examples or guidelines. Consistency matters more than flair.