writing-style

Write essays, blog posts, and technical articles in Steven's pragmatic, direct, and opinionated voice.

Updated Dec 23, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/HexSleeves/dotfiles --skill writing-style-hexsleeves
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: writing-style
Source: https://github.com/HexSleeves/dotfiles/tree/main/home/dot_config/dotfiles/ai/claude/skills/writing-style
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/HexSleeves/dotfiles --skill writing-style-hexsleeves

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps writers achieve a consistent, Steven-inspired voice that blends technical depth with pragmatic directness and personal stakes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Consistent voice: Write essays, blog posts, and technical articles in a single, recognizable style.
  • Structured messaging: Apply signature techniques, trade-off thinking, and bold, data-backed statements to your content.
  • Real-world applicability: Suitable for long-form pieces, commentary, and tutorials that require clear stance and actionable takeaways.

Quick Start

Tell me to write a short essay on a topic in Steven's pragmatic, direct, and opinionated voice.

Frequently Asked Questions about writing-style

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

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How do I write a blog post with a consistent pragmatic and opinionated voice?

To write a blog post with a pragmatic and opinionated voice, apply clear stance positioning, trade-off thinking, and bold, data-backed statements throughout your content. This ensures your argument-driven prose maintains a recognizable style across both short and long-form pieces.

What is an opinionated writing style for technical articles?

An opinionated writing style for technical articles blends technical depth with pragmatic directness and personal stakes. It produces clear, argument-driven prose that takes a definitive stance rather than presenting neutral or passive information.

Can I use this opinionated voice approach for long-form essays and tutorials?

Yes, you can use this opinionated voice approach for long-form essays, tutorials, and commentary. It is designed to maintain a consistent voice and structured messaging across both short and long-form content while providing actionable takeaways.

How do I apply trade-off thinking when drafting technical content?

To apply trade-off thinking when drafting technical content, structure your arguments by explicitly weighing the pros and cons of specific approaches. This technique helps produce pragmatic, argument-driven prose that demonstrates technical depth and clear reasoning.

Does this writing style approach encode metadata into the Markdown body?

Yes, this writing style approach encodes frontmatter with name and description into the output. It then applies core voice principles, structure patterns, and signature techniques directly within the Markdown body of your content.