content-creator

What this skill does

# Content Creator

## Overview

Create compelling marketing content across channels including social media, email campaigns, landing pages, ad copy, newsletters, and brand messaging. This skill covers brand voice development, audience targeting, copywriting frameworks (AIDA, PAS, BAB), platform-specific optimization, A/B testing copy, content calendars, and conversion-focused writing.

Apply this skill whenever content must persuade, engage, or convert an audience through a specific marketing channel.

## Multi-Phase Process

### Phase 1: Brand and Audience Analysis

1. Define or review the brand voice (tone, personality, values)
2. Identify target audience personas (demographics, psychographics, pain points)
3. Map the customer journey stage for this content
4. Analyze competitor messaging and positioning
5. Establish key differentiators and value propositions

> **STOP — Do NOT create content without a defined brand voice and audience persona.**

### Phase 2: Content Strategy

1. Determine content goal (awareness, engagement, conversion, retention)
2. Select channel(s) and format(s)
3. Identify primary and secondary keywords or themes
4. Define call-to-action (CTA) for each piece
5. Plan content cadence and publishing schedule

> **STOP — Do NOT begin drafting without a clear goal and CTA for each piece.**

### Phase 3: Creation

1. Draft using appropriate copywriting framework (see decision table)
2. Write multiple headline/hook variations (minimum 3)
3. Adapt tone and length for each platform
4. Create supporting visual direction or copy for images
5. Include relevant hashtags, mentions, or links

> **STOP — Do NOT publish without reviewing against brand voice checklist and platform guidelines.**

### Phase 4: Optimization

1. A/B test headlines, CTAs, and opening lines
2. Review for brand voice consistency
3. Check readability (aim for grade 6-8 for general audiences)
4. Verify compliance (disclosures, disclaimers, regulations)
5. Schedule or publish with tracking parameters (UTMs)

## Copywriting Framework Decision Table

| Situation | Framework | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Product launch, new feature announcement | AIDA | Builds from attention to action progressively |
| Audience aware of pain, needs motivation | PAS | Amplifies urgency before presenting solution |
| Transformation story, before/after | BAB | Visualizes the change your product enables |
| Testimonial-driven, social proof heavy | 4Ps | Leverages proof as primary persuasion lever |
| Short-form (tweets, ads under 100 chars) | Hook + CTA | No room for frameworks -- lead with value |
| Email nurture sequence | PAS or BAB | Builds relationship over multiple touches |
| Landing page hero section | AIDA | Maps directly to hero, benefits, proof, CTA sections |

## Copywriting Frameworks

### AIDA (Attention, Interest, Desire, Action)
```
Attention: Hook that stops the scroll
Interest:  Why this matters to the reader
Desire:    Paint the transformation/benefit
Action:    Clear, specific CTA
```

**Example:**
```
Tired of spreadsheets that crash with 10,000 rows?        [Attention]
Our engine handles 10 million rows in under a second.     [Interest]
Imagine finishing your quarterly report in minutes,        [Desire]
not hours.
Start your free trial — no credit card required.           [Action]
```

### PAS (Problem, Agitate, Solution)
```
Problem:   Name the pain point directly
Agitate:   Amplify the consequences of inaction
Solution:  Present your offering as the resolution
```

**Example:**
```
Your team wastes 6 hours/week on manual data entry.       [Problem]
That's 312 hours a year — enough to launch two new        [Agitate]
products. What if you could get that time back?
AutoFlow eliminates manual entry with AI-powered           [Solution]
data capture. See it in action →
```

### BAB (Before, After, Bridge)
```
Before: Current painful state
After:  Desired future state
Bridge: How to get there (your product/service)
```

### 4Ps (Promise, Picture, Proof, Push)
```
Promise: Bold claim or benefit
Picture: Help reader visualize the outcome
Proof:   Social proof, data, testimonials
Push:    Urgency or clear next step
```

## Platform-Specific Guidelines

### Social Media Character Limits and Best Practices

| Platform | Ideal Length | Best Practices |
|---|---|---|
| Twitter/X | 70-100 chars (engagement sweet spot) | Questions, threads, polls; 1-2 hashtags |
| LinkedIn | 1300 chars (before "see more") | Professional tone, personal stories, carousels; 3-5 hashtags |
| Instagram caption | 125 chars (before truncation) | Visual-first, emoji ok, 20-30 hashtags in comment |
| Facebook | 40-80 chars (highest engagement) | Questions, storytelling, video preferred |
| TikTok caption | 150 chars | Trending sounds, hooks in first 3 seconds |
| YouTube title | 60 chars max | Keyword-front, emotional trigger, number |
| Email subject | 30-50 chars | Personalization, curiosity gap, urgency |
| Blog headline | 55-70 chars | How-to, numbered lists, power words |

### Post Structure by Platform
```
# LinkedIn
[Hook line — bold statement or question]

[2-3 short paragraphs with line breaks]

[Insight or lesson]

[CTA — question to drive comments]

#relevant #hashtags

---

# Twitter/X Thread
1/ [Strong hook with the main insight]

2/ [Context or background]

3/ [Key point with evidence]

4/ [Practical takeaway]

5/ [CTA — follow, share, or reply]

---

# Instagram
[First line = hook (shows in feed)]

Full caption with story, value, or education.

CTA: Save this post / Tag someone who needs this

.
.
.
#hashtags #in #comment #or #after #line #breaks
```

## Brand Voice Framework

### Voice Attributes Matrix

| Attribute | We Are | We Are Not | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tone | Confident | Arrogant | "Here's what works" not "We're the best" |
| Language | Clear | Simplistic | Explain complex topics simply |
| Humor | Witty | Sarcastic | Light wordplay, never at reader's expense |
| Formality | Professional | Stuffy | First person, contractions ok |
| Emotion | Empathetic | Manipulative | Acknowledge pain, don't exploit it |

### Voice Consistency Checklist
- Would a real person say this out loud?
- Does it sound like the same person across all channels?
- Is the vocabulary level appropriate for the audience?
- Are we talking WITH the reader, not AT them?
- Does the tone match the content gravity (don't be playful about serious topics)?

## Headline Formulas

### Proven Patterns
```
How to [Achieve Desired Outcome] Without [Common Objection]
[Number] [Adjective] Ways to [Achieve Goal] in [Timeframe]
Why [Common Belief] Is Wrong (And What to Do Instead)
The [Adjective] Guide to [Topic] for [Audience]
[Number] Mistakes [Audience] Make with [Topic] (And How to Fix Them)
What [Authority/Company] Taught Me About [Topic]
[Topic]: [Subtitle That Adds Specificity]
Stop [Bad Practice]. Start [Good Practice]. Here's How.
```

### Headline Testing Criteria

| Factor | Weight | Evaluation |
|---|---|---|
| Clarity | 30% | Reader knows what they'll get |
| Specificity | 25% | Numbers, outcomes, timeframes |
| Emotional trigger | 20% | Curiosity, fear, aspiration |
| Relevance | 15% | Matches audience pain points |
| Uniqueness | 10% | Stands out from competitors |

## Email Copy Patterns

### Welcome Email
```
Subject: Welcome to [Brand] — here's your first win

Hi [Name],

You just made a great decision.

Here's one thing you can do right now to get the most
out of [Product]:

[Single, specific action with link]

That's it. One step. Takes 2 minutes.

If you need anything, just reply to this email — a real
human will answer.

[Signature]
```

### Promotional Email
```
Subject: [Benefit] — [Time Limitation]

[Name], quick question:

[Problem statement as a question?]

We built [Product/Feature] to solve exactly that.

Here's what [Customer/Number] are saying:
"[Testimonial]"

[CTA Button: Get Started / Try Free / See How]

[Urgency element if genuine]
```

## Content Calendar Template

| Day | Platform | Content Ty