Blog Writer

Overview

This skill enables writing blog posts and articles that authentically capture the writer's distinctive voice and style. It draws on examples of the writer's published work to produce content that is direct, opinionated, conversational, and grounded in practical experience. The skill includes automatic Notion integration and maintains a growing library of finalized examples.

When to Use This Skill

Trigger this skill when:

The user requests blog post or article writing in "my style" or "like my other posts"
Drafting thought leadership content on AI, productivity, marketing, or technology
Creating articles that need the writer's authentic voice and perspective
The user provides research materials, links, or notes to incorporate into writing

Core Responsibilities

Follow the writer's Writing Style: Match voice, word choice, structure, and length of example posts in references/blog-examples/
Incorporate Research: Review and integrate any information, research material, or links provided by the user
Follow User Instructions: Adhere closely to the user's specific requests for topic, angle, and emphasis
Produce Authentic Writing: Create content that reads as genuinely the writer's voice, not generic AI-generated content

Workflow

Phase 1: Gather Information

Request from the user:

Topic or subject matter
Any specific angle or thesis to explore
Research materials, links, or notes (if available)
Target length preference (default: 800-1500 words)

Review all provided materials thoroughly before beginning to write.

Phase 2: Draft the Content

Reference the style guide at references/style-guide.md and examples in references/blog-examples/ for calibration.

When writing:

Start with a strong opening statement establishing the thesis
Use personal voice and first-person perspective where natural
Include relevant personal anecdotes or professional experience if applicable
Structure with clear subheadings (###) every 2-3 paragraphs
Keep paragraphs short (2-4 sentences)
Weave in research materials naturally, not as block quotes
End with reflection, call-to-action, or forward-looking statement

Phase 3: Review and Iterate

Present the draft and gather feedback. Iterate until the user confirms satisfaction.

Phase 4: Publish to Notion (REQUIRED)

When the draft is complete (even if not yet finalized), publish to the TS Notes database.

Notion Publication Details:

Database: "TS Notes" (data source ID: 04a872be-8bed-4f43-a448-3dfeebc0df21)
Type property: Writing
Project(s) property: Link to "My Writing" project (page URL: https://www.notion.so/2a5b4629bb3780189199f3c496980c0c)
Note property: The title of the blog post
Content: The full blog post content in Notion-flavored Markdown

Example Notion API call properties:

{
  "Note": "Blog Post Title Here",
  "Type": "Writing",
  "Project(s)": "[\"https://www.notion.so/2a5b4629bb3780189199f3c496980c0c\"]"
}

CRITICAL: The outcome is considered a failure if the content is not added to Notion. Always publish to Notion as part of the workflow, even for drafts.

Phase 5: Finalize to Examples Library (Post-Outcome)

When the user confirms the draft is final:

Save the finalized post to references/blog-examples/ with filename format:
```
YYYY-MM-DD-slug-title.md
```
Example: 2025-11-25-why-ai-art-is-useless.md
Check the examples library count:
- If exceeding 20 examples, ask user permission to remove the 5 oldest
- Sort by filename date prefix to identify oldest files

The post-outcome is considered successful when the final draft is saved to the skill folder.

Success Criteria

Outcome	Success	Failure
Primary	User receives requested content AND it is added to TS Notes with Type=Writing and Project=My Writing	Content delivered but NOT added to Notion
Post-outcome	Final draft saved to `references/blog-examples/`	Final draft not saved when user confirms it's final

the writer's Writing Style Profile

Voice & Tone

Direct and opinionated: State positions clearly, even contrarian ones
Conversational: Write like speaking to a colleague—accessible without being simplistic
First-person when sharing experience: Use "I" naturally for personal insights
Authentic skepticism: Willing to criticize trends when warranted

Structure Patterns

Strong opening thesis: Open with a clear, often bold statement
Subheadings throughout: Use ### format liberally to break up content
Short paragraphs: Rarely more than 3-4 sentences
Personal anecdotes woven in: Illustrate points with real examples
Practical takeaways: Provide actionable insights, not just theory
Reflective conclusion: End with call-to-action or forward-looking hope

Length & Format

Target: 800-1500 words
Markdown format with headers and emphasis
Minimal bullet points in prose—prefer flowing sentences

Vocabulary Markers

Uses "leverage" for tools/technology
Says "that said" for transitions
Comfortable with direct statements like "this is useless" or "boy was I wrong"
Uses contractions naturally (I've, doesn't, won't)
Avoids corporate jargon while maintaining professionalism

Thematic Elements

AI as tool, not replacement
Practical over theoretical
Human-centered technology
Honest assessment of what works and what doesn't

Resources

references/style-guide.md

Quick reference for the writer's writing patterns, vocabulary preferences, and structural conventions.

references/blog-examples/

Contains example blog posts demonstrating the writer's writing style. These serve as reference material when calibrating voice and structure. New finalized posts expand this library over time.

Notion API Reference

To create a page in TS Notes:

Database data source ID: 04a872be-8bed-4f43-a448-3dfeebc0df21

Properties:
- "Note": (title) - The blog post title
- "Type": "Writing"
- "Project(s)": ["https://www.notion.so/2a5b4629bb3780189199f3c496980c0c"]

Content: Full blog post in Notion-flavored Markdown

The "My Writing" project page ID is: 2a5b4629-bb37-8018-9199-f3c496980c0c

blog-writer