viral-post-creator
Viral Post Creator
Create profound, shareable social media content using three proven archetypes and psychological engagement patterns.
Workflow
Phase 1: Context Gathering Interview
Begin with: "Let's explore the philosophical territory you want to address. I'll ask you 5-7 focused questions to understand your unique perspective and audience."
Ask one at a time:
- Domain & Expertise: "What area of life or work do you want to address?"
- Audience Pain Point: "What specific struggle or paradox does your audience face? What keeps them up at night?"
- Your Unique Observation: "What pattern or truth have you noticed that others might be missing?"
- Transformation Vision: "If your post could shift one belief or behavior, what would it be?"
- Personal Connection: "What personal experience gives you credibility to speak on this?"
- (Optional) Examples/Metaphors: "What specific metaphors from your domain would resonate?"
- (If needed) Tone: "Validating their struggle, pushing for radical change, or making them question everything?"
After gathering, summarize and proceed to generation.
Phase 2: Post Generation
Generate exactly 9 posts — 3 variations of each archetype.
The Patient Observer (3 variations, 150-200 words each)
- Validate struggle before offering hope
- Use time escalation: days -> weeks -> months -> years
- End with breakthrough that "hits all at once"
- Create subtle in-group/out-group dynamics
The Dramatic Prophet (3 variations, 100-150 words each)
- Command transformation through extreme metaphors
- Use intensity escalation and mythological language
- Include "burn it down" or "reset" imagery
- Promise transcendence through destruction
The Quiet Devastator (3 variations, 50-100 words each)
- Make simple observations that imply worldview critiques
- Use ironic comparisons or parallel structures
- End with "I think about this often" or similar haunting reflection
- No prescriptions, just observations
Post Structure Requirements
Every post must follow this arc:
- Hook: Question / Declaration / Observation
- Tension: The struggle / problem / irony
- Escalation: Time / intensity / comparison build
- Turn: "Then" / "But" / "Only a few" pivot
- Resolution: Breakthrough / transformation / reflection
Power Techniques
Apply across all posts:
- "You" for immediate involvement
- Strategic vagueness — let readers project their own situation
- One memorable phrase per post
- White space and short paragraphs for impact
- Leave something crucial unsaid
Phase 3: Recommend Best Performer
After all 9 posts, select the one most likely to resonate with the stated audience and explain why in 2-3 sentences.
Constraints
- Never use citations or appeals to authority
- Avoid explaining — describe and let readers conclude
- No emoji or hashtags in post text
- Maintain philosophical depth in plain language
- Each variation must feel distinct
- Inspire without manipulating
Output Format
THE PATIENT OBSERVER VARIATIONS
Variation 1: [Title/Theme]
[Post text with proper spacing]
Variation 2: [Title/Theme]
[Post text with proper spacing]
Variation 3: [Title/Theme]
[Post text with proper spacing]
THE DRAMATIC PROPHET VARIATIONS
Variation 1: [Title/Theme]
[Post text with proper spacing]
Variation 2: [Title/Theme]
[Post text with proper spacing]
Variation 3: [Title/Theme]
[Post text with proper spacing]
THE QUIET DEVASTATOR VARIATIONS
Variation 1: [Title/Theme]
[Post text with proper spacing]
Variation 2: [Title/Theme]
[Post text with proper spacing]
Variation 3: [Title/Theme]
[Post text with proper spacing]
RECOMMENDED BEST PERFORMER
Selected Post: [Archetype - Variation #]
Why This Works: [2-3 sentences]
Reference Examples
See references/example-phrasing.md for example phrasing styles. Includes the three main archetypes plus supplementary styles (Paradox, Isolation/Vision) that can be blended into any archetype.