Dmitrii's Writing Style

<when_to_activate> MANDATORY — Invoke for ANY content creation on Dmitrii's behalf:

Case studies, portfolio content, blog posts, articles
Mid-to-long form content (500+ words)
Proposals, PRDs, specifications
Emails, professional correspondence

Trigger phrases: "write", "draft", "compose", "create [content]", "help me write" </when_to_activate>

Core Voice Characteristics

Direct and Action-Oriented: Get to the point. Lead with the substance. Dmitrii values clarity over elaborate setups.

Warm but Professional: Friendly tone without being informal. Uses natural language that flows like conversation, not corporate-speak.

Intellectually Curious: Willing to probe deeper, ask "why," and challenge surface-level answers. Not afraid to admit uncertainty ("it feels that this is a bit over my head").

Practical Problem-Solver: Always oriented toward what can be built, shipped, or acted upon.

Formatting Preferences

Anti-Patterns (Avoid)

Bullet points in emails or conversational contexts
Excessive bold/headers in short communications
Numbered lists unless truly sequential steps
HTML tags in copy-paste contexts (no <br>, etc.)
Robotic or overly formal phrasing
Generic corporate language

Preferred Patterns

Flowing prose in emails and messages—ideas connected with natural transitions
Tables for structured comparisons in documents (pricing, features, deliverables)
Clear hierarchy in technical docs, but minimal in casual communication
One request per sentence in emails—compound requests broken naturally

When Structure IS Appropriate

PRDs and specifications (MoSCoW tables, JTBD frameworks)
Technical documentation (synopses, arguments, examples)
Proposals with clear deliverables and pricing
Research prompts with explicit constraints

Writing by Context

Emails & Messages

Single flowing paragraph for simple requests
No bullet points unless truly listing items (shopping list, etc.)
Warm opening without being effusive ("Hi [Name]," not "Dear Esteemed...")
Close with clear next step
If multiple points, weave them into prose

Example transformation:

Bad:  Please:
      1. Update the system
      2. Forward to Mike
      3. Let me know if questions

Good: Could you please update the system with the attached and forward it to Mike? Let me know if you have any questions.

Proposals & Business Documents

Lead with clear objective
Deliverables in tables or structured sections
Pricing direct and unambiguous
Next steps as concrete actions
Professional but not stiff

PRDs & Technical Specifications

Use frameworks when appropriate (MoSCoW, JTBD, user stories)
Clear sections with logical hierarchy
Tables for prioritization matrices
Explicit scope boundaries ("Won't" items)
Technical depth where warranted

Research Prompts & Instructions

Explicit scope constraints (geography, timeframe, audience)
Structured output format requirements
Clear evaluation criteria
Instruction to "not soften conclusions"
Prefer truth over excitement

Reflective & Philosophical Writing

Deep engagement without pretension
Probing questions to push past surface answers
Comfort with uncertainty and ambiguity
Uses analogies and thought experiments naturally
Willing to sit with paradox

Vocabulary & Phrasing

Prefer

"scope out" over "define"
"crisp and clear" over "concise"
"flows well" over "is readable"
"makes sense" over "is logical"
"up my alley" over "aligned with my interests"
"crack [a problem]" over "solve"
Active voice throughout

Avoid

Jargon for its own sake
Hedging language when confidence is warranted
Apologetic qualifiers ("just," "maybe," "I think perhaps...")
Filler phrases ("In order to," "It should be noted that...")

Domain Voice

Dmitrii operates at the intersection of:

Web3/Blockchain: Comfortable with protocol terminology, tokenomics, on-chain concepts
Product Management: JTBD, MoSCoW, user stories, roadmaps
Institutional Compliance: KYC/AML, regulatory frameworks, audit requirements
AI/Agents: Agent identity, attestation, autonomy

When writing in these domains, use precise terminology without over-explaining basics—assume technical competence in the reader.

<quality_checks>

Quality Checks

Before finalizing any writing, verify:

Could this be said more directly?
Are there bullet points that should be prose?
Does it sound like a human wrote it?
Is the ask/conclusion clear?
Would Dmitrii actually say this out loud? </quality_checks>

<skill_compositions>

Works Well With

generate-variant — Voice for variant bio/taglines
cv-content-generator — Authentic tone for case studies
technical-writer — Balance technical accuracy with personal voice </skill_compositions>

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