Assists in writing high-quality content by conducting research, adding citations, improving hooks, iterating on outlines, and providing real-time feedback on each section. Transforms your writing process from solo effort to collaborative partnership.

Content Research Writer This skill acts as your writing partner, helping you research, outline, draft, and refine content while maintaining your unique voice and style. When to Use This Skill Writing blog posts, articles, or newsletters Creating educational content or tutorials Drafting thought leadership pieces Researching and writing case studies Producing technical documentation with sources Writing with proper citations and references Improving hooks and introductions Getting section by section feedback while writing What This Skill Does 1. Collaborative Outlining : Helps you structure ideas into coherent outlines 2. Research Assistance : Finds relevant information and adds citations 3. Hook Improvement : Strengthens your opening to capture attention 4. Section Feedback : Reviews each section as you write 5. Voice Preservation : Maintains your writing style and tone 6. Citation Management : Adds and formats references properly 7. Iterative Refinement : Helps you improve through multiple drafts How to Use Setup Your Writing Environment Create a dedicated folder for your article: Create your draft file: Open Claude Code from this directory and start writing. Basic Workflow 1. Start with an outline : 2. Research and add citations : 3. Improve the hook : 4. Get section feedback : 5. Refine and polish : Instructions When a user requests writing assistance: 1. Understand the Writing Project Ask clarifying questions: What's the topic and main argument? Who's the target audience? What's the desired length/format? What's your goal? (educate, persuade, entertain, explain) Any existing research or sources to include? What's your writing style? (formal, conversational, technical) 2. Collaborative Outlining Help structure the content: Iterate on outline : Adjust based on feedback Ensure logical flow Identify research gaps Mark sections for deep dives 3. Conduct Research When user requests research on a topic: Search for relevant information Find credible sources Extract key facts, quotes, and data Add citations in requested format Example output: 4. Improve Hooks When user shares an introduction, analyze and strengthen: Current Hook Analysis : What works: [positive elements] What could be stronger: [areas for improvement] Emotional impact: [current vs. potential] Suggested Alternatives : Option 1: [Bold statement] [Example] Why it works: [explanation] Option 2: [Personal story] [Example] Why it works: [explanation] Option 3: [Surprising data] [Example] Why it works: [explanation] Questions to hook : Does it create curiosity? Does it promise value? Is it specific enough? Does it match the audience? 5. Provide Section by Section Feedback As user writes each section, review for: 6. Preserve Writer's Voice Important principles: Learn their style : Read existing writing samples Suggest, don't replace : Offer options, not directives Match tone : Formal, casual, technical, friendly Respect choices : If they prefer their version, support it Enhance, don't override : Make their writing better, not different Ask periodically: "Does this sound like you?" "Is this the right tone?" "Should I be more/less [formal/casual/technical]?" 7. Citation Management Handle references based on user preference: Inline Citations : Numbered References : Footnote Style : Maintain a running citations list: 8. Final Review and Polish When draft is complete, provide comprehensive feedback: Examples Example 1: Teresa Torres's Workflow User : "I'm writing an article about continuous discovery. Help me create an outline." Process : 1. Collaborates on outline structure 2. Identifies research needs 3. User starts writing introduction 4. Reviews and improves the hook 5. User writes each section 6. Provides feedback after each section 7. Conducts research and adds citations 8. Final review of complete draft 9. Polish and prep for publishing Result : Well researched, properly cited article written in Teresa's voice with strong structure and flow. Example 2: Research Heavy Article User : "I'm writing about AI's impact on product management. Help me find current data and examples." Output : Example 3: Hook Improvement User's Original Hook : "Product management is changing because of AI. In this article, I'll discuss some ways AI affects product managers." Improved Options : Option 1 (Data driven) : "Last month, I asked AI to analyze 500 customer interviews. It took 30 minutes instead of 3 weeks. Product management will never be the same." Option 2 (Question) : "What if you could talk to every customer, read every review, and analyze every support ticket—all before your morning coffee?" Option 3 (Story) : "Sarah spent two weeks building the wrong feature. Not because she didn't understand her users, but because she couldn't process the hundreds of interviews fast enough to spot the pattern." Example 4: Section Feedback User : "Just finished my 'Common Mistakes' section. Thoughts?" Response : Writing Workflows Blog Post Workflow 1. Outline together 2. Research key points 3. Write introduction → get feedback 4. Write body sections → feedback each 5. Write conclusion → final review 6. Polish and edit Newsletter Workflow 1. Discuss hook ideas 2. Quick outline (shorter format) 3. Draft in one session 4. Review for clarity and links 5. Quick polish Technical Tutorial Workflow 1. Outline steps 2. Write code examples 3. Add explanations 4. Test instructions 5. Add troubleshooting section 6. Final review for accuracy Thought Leadership Workflow 1. Brainstorm unique angle 2. Research existing perspectives 3. Develop your thesis 4. Write with strong POV 5. Add supporting evidence 6. Craft compelling conclusion Pro Tips 1. Work in VS Code : Better than web Claude for long form writing 2. One section at a time : Get feedback incrementally 3. Save research separately : Keep a research.md file 4. Version your drafts : article v1.md, article v2.md, etc. 5. Read aloud : Use feedback to identify clunky sentences 6. Set deadlines : "I want to finish the draft today" 7. Take breaks : Write, get feedback, pause, revise File Organization Recommended structure for writing projects: Best Practices For Research Verify sources before citing Use recent data when possible Balance different perspectives Link to original sources For Feedback Be specific about what you want: "Is this too technical?" Share your concerns: "I'm worried this section drags" Ask questions: "Does this flow logically?" Request alternatives: "What's another way to explain this?" For Voice Share examples of your writing Specify tone preferences Point out good matches: "That sounds like me!" Flag mismatches: "Too formal for my style" Related Use Cases Creating social media posts from articles Adapting content for different audiences Writing email newsletters Drafting technical documentation Creating presentation content Writing case studies Developing course outlines

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