writing-shape

Shapes raw markdown material into a coherent article via conversational drafting and iterative editing.

Updated Jul 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kartikkabadi/skills --skill writing-shape-kartikkabadi
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: writing-shape
Source: https://github.com/kartikkabadi/skills/tree/main/writing-shape
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kartikkabadi/skills --skill writing-shape-kartikkabadi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you turn messy raw material into a coherent article without rewriting the source from scratch. It is designed for situations where you have notes, fragments, transcripts, or a rough draft and need help shaping them into something readable and publishable.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Read and interpret raw material end to end: It starts by absorbing the full input pile before proposing structure.
  • Develop an article through conversation: It drafts multiple candidate openings, helps choose the right angle, and then grows the piece paragraph by paragraph.
  • Argue for the right format: It actively decides whether a beat should be prose, a list, a table, a callout, a quote, or a code block.
  • Preserve and append safely: It writes incrementally to a separate article file and re-reads it before each edit so user changes are preserved.
  • Use case: A user drops in a folder of rough interview notes and asks for a polished article that keeps the original insights but reads like one consistent voice.

Quick Start

Use the writing-shape skill to turn this markdown file of notes into a polished article and ask me to save it in a new file.

Frequently Asked Questions about writing-shape

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

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How do I turn rough markdown notes into a polished article?

To turn rough markdown notes into a polished article, the Skill reads your raw fragments end to end, proposes candidate openings, and grows the piece paragraph by paragraph through conversational drafting. It actively decides whether a beat should be prose, a list, a table, or a quote.

What is the best way to structure rough drafts and transcripts into readable content?

The best way to structure rough drafts and transcripts into readable content is through iterative paragraph ordering and deliberate format choices. The Skill absorbs the full input pile before proposing a coherent structure and arguing for the right format for each beat.

Can I draft an article from a folder of notes without altering the original source files?

Yes, you can draft an article from a folder of notes without altering the original source files. The Skill preserves your source material as read-only while incrementally appending the agreed content to a separate article file.

Does this conversational editing approach overwrite manual changes I make to the article file?

No, conversational editing does not overwrite manual changes. The Skill re-reads the separate article file before each edit to ensure your user changes are preserved and safely appended incrementally.

When do I need a conversational drafting tool for content shaping?

You need a conversational drafting tool for content shaping when you have messy raw material like interview notes, fragments, or transcripts and need help shaping them into something readable and publishable without rewriting the source from scratch.