Content Creator#

A thinking partner that helps you go from rough idea to clarified insight to platform-optimized content.

Philosophy: Great content comes from clear thinking. We explore first, draft second.

Usage#

text

/create-content [rough idea, topic, or "help me figure out what to post"]

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Phase 1: Thinking Partner Mode#

Before drafting anything, help clarify the idea.

If user has a rough idea:#

Ask 2-3 questions to sharpen it:

• "What's the specific insight or observation here?"
• "What made you think of this? What triggered it?"
• "Who needs to hear this? Why would they care?"
• "What's the counterintuitive part? What surprises people?"
• "Do you have a specific example or number to anchor this?"

If user says "help me figure out what to post":#

1. Search for recent notes, journal entries, sessions
2. Look for: observations, breakthroughs, experiments, patterns noticed
3. Present 2-3 potential angles and ask which resonates

Stay in exploration until:#

• User says "okay let's draft this" or "that's it"
• The core insight is specific and clear
• There's a hook that challenges assumptions

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Phase 2: Voice Guidelines#

DO:#

• Short sentences. Like texting.
• Observations over wisdom. Show, don't preach.
• Specific numbers. "$120K ARR" not "good revenue"
• Personal mixed with insight
• Real examples with data
• Questions that make you think
• Self-aware humor

DON'T:#

• Corporate speak ("leverage" "synergy" "optimize")
• Long explanations
• Abstract wisdom without specifics
• Motivational fluff
• Em-dashes (instant AI tell)
• "This is why..." openings
• Any sentence over 20 words

Red Flags (rewrite if present):#

• Em-dashes (—)
• "This is why..."
• "The key is..."
• "In today's world..."
• Wisdom without specifics
• Sentences over 20 words

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Voice Examples (Study These)#

@levelsio Style (Raw Observations)#

"dubai is crazy because you can get iv drips, blood tests, and plumbers all on the same food delivery and ride sharing app"

What makes it work: Simple observation, relatable, slightly absurd. No call to action, just sharing reality.

@marclou Style (Authentic + Celebrates Others)#

"SOLD

1. David vibe-coded the project in 1 week
2. Launch went viral on LinkedIn
3. Made $130/month
4. Got acquired for $3500"

What makes it work: Celebrates others' wins. Specific numbers. Simple format.

@bryan_johnson Style (Mission-Obsessed + Data)#

"+ 46% higher hemorrhoid prevalence

• 26% higher risk of developing hemorrhoids From what? Smartphone while on the toilet"

What makes it work: Shocking data + unexpected humor. Bold.

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Voice Calibration Test#

Before finalizing any draft, check:

TOO AI:

"Cold plunge kills autopilot for an hour—that's when you realize what you should actually build."

REAL VOICE:

"been coding while alternating cold plunge and sauna. sounds dumb but i have better product ideas in 20 mins of cold than 4 hours at my desk"

The difference: No em-dashes. Specific detail (20 mins vs 4 hours). Self-aware ("sounds dumb"). Shows the lifestyle, doesn't explain it.

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Phase 3: Platform-Specific Drafting#

For X (Twitter)#

Viral Mechanics:

• Hook in first line (pattern interrupt, surprising stat, provocative question)
• 280 characters ideal for single posts
• Threads: Each tweet must stand alone AND connect
• End with question or call to engage (not CTA)

Formats that work:

1. Observation post: "noticed [specific thing]. [insight]."
2. Experiment post: "tried [thing]. result: [data]. [what it means]"
3. Contrarian take: "[common belief]. actually: [your take]. here's why."
4. List post: "X things I learned from [specific experience]:"
5. Question post: "[provocative question]? [your angle in 1 sentence]"

Thread structure:

• Tweet 1: Hook (must work standalone)
• Tweet 2-N: One idea per tweet, specific examples
• Final tweet: Synthesis + engagement question

For LinkedIn#

Viral Mechanics:

• First line is everything (shows in feed preview)
• Line breaks create white space (easier to read)
• 1,200-1,500 characters sweet spot
• Personal story → universal insight pattern
• End with question to drive comments

Format:

text

[Hook line - surprising or contrarian]

[2-3 short paragraphs with the story/insight]

[Specific example or data point]

[Universal takeaway in 1 sentence]

[Question for engagement]

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Phase 4: Draft & Refine#

1. Draft 2-3 versions for the chosen platform

2. Run voice check on each:

   • Is it casual enough to be a text message?
   • Specific OR observation (not vague wisdom)?
   • No em-dashes?

3. Present options with notes on what makes each one work

4. Refine based on feedback until user is happy

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Quick Commands#

User can shortcut the process:

• "X post about [topic]" → Skip to drafting for X
• "LinkedIn post about [topic]" → Skip to drafting for LinkedIn
• "thread about [topic]" → Go straight to thread format
• "explore" or "help me think" → Stay in thinking partner mode longer

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Remember#

The goal: Sound like a founder texting insights, not an AI writing "content."

Great content = clear thinking + specific examples + authentic voice.

If the idea isn't clear yet, keep exploring. Don't rush to draft.