writing-dna-discovery

Creates a Voice DNA Document from collaborative interviews and writing samples.

103|21|Updated Dec 29, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/robertguss/claude-code-toolkit --skill writing-dna-discovery
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Skill: writing-dna-discovery
Source: https://github.com/robertguss/claude-code-toolkit/tree/main/skills/writing/writing-dna-discovery
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/robertguss/claude-code-toolkit --skill writing-dna-discovery

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes assets (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill captures a writer's voice DNA through collaborative interviews and sample analysis to produce a Voice DNA Document.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guides collaborative discovery to map distinctive voice patterns and anti-patterns.
  • Produces a structured Voice DNA Document that can be reused for ghost writing across projects.
  • Serves as a foundation for a Ghost Writer Briefing and for templates like assets/templates/voice-dna-template.md.

Quick Start

Initiate a discovery session with the writer, collect writing samples, complete the interview-question bank prompts, and generate the Voice DNA Document using assets/templates/voice-dna-template.md as the living document. Review patterns and anti-patterns, then finalize the Ghost Writer Briefing.

Frequently Asked Questions about writing-dna-discovery

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I capture a writer's voice for ghost writing?

Capturing a writer's voice for ghost writing involves collaborative interviews and sample analysis to map distinctive voice patterns and anti-patterns. This process produces a structured Voice DNA Document to guide consistent content generation across projects.

What is a Voice DNA Document and how does it work?

A Voice DNA Document is a living profile that codifies a writer's unique patterns, anti-patterns, and actionable guidance. It works by anchoring a ghost writer to the author's specific style, ensuring consistent voice replication across multiple projects.

How do I analyze writing samples to identify voice patterns?

Analyzing writing samples to identify voice patterns requires a collaborative discovery session guided by an interview-question bank. This extracts distinctive voice characteristics and anti-patterns, which are then mapped into a structured template.

What's the best way to prepare a Ghost Writer Briefing?

Preparing a Ghost Writer Briefing is best done by finalizing a Voice DNA Document first. You initiate a discovery session, collect writing samples, complete the interview prompts, and review the extracted patterns and anti-patterns to finalize the briefing.

Can I refine a writer's voice profile over multiple sessions?

Refining a writer's voice profile over multiple sessions is supported through a living document template. It allows a single register per session and an ongoing refinement process, enabling the voice profile to evolve over time across projects.